New Orleans Saints UDFA contracts' details revealed
The New Orleans Saints put up plenty of money for their undrafted free agent class once again. They always believe in their evaluation process after the draft concludes. Their undrafted free agent class looks impactful once again this year for New Orleans. Now, we know the guarantees in terms of money that the Saints handed […]
The New Orleans Saints put up plenty of money for their undrafted free agent class once again. They always believe in their evaluation process after the draft concludes. Their undrafted free agent class looks impactful once again this year for New Orleans.
Now, we know the guarantees in terms of money that the Saints handed out to the young players as well.
- OL Mark Evans — $241K
- CB Anthony Johnson — $231K
- LB Anfernee Orji — $226K
- WR Shaq Davis — $226K
- OL Alex Pihlstrom — $60K
- RB SaRodorick Thompson — $35K
- LB Nick Anderson — $25K
- P Lou Hedley — $10K
- K Blake Grupe — $2,500
- DT Jerron Cage — $2,500
These numbers are meaningful for more than just wallets. The top four seem to point at the concept that those four are leaders to compete for roster spots. They are receiving the most guarantees.
Thompson's low number points to the depth at running back for the Saints after signing Jamaal Williams and drafting Kendre Miller. Hedley and Grupe's low guarantees point to their positions as well as the team's confidence in Wil Lutz and Blake Gillikin.
Keep an eye on all of the undrafted free agents for New Orleans.
