We’re a week away from the official start of NFL free agency, when dozens of players will change teams on lucrative contract agreements. And the New Orleans Saints are positioning themselves to make some more moves after signing their new franchise quarterback Derek Carr. Though they’re still over the salary cap by about $24 million, some clever restructures and maybe a release or two will get them in the clear, at which point New Orleans can begin to stake out the free agent market for new additions.
One suggestion comes from Football Outsiders’ Aaron Schatz in a collaboration with ESPN, who likes Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed as an option to sign with the Saints in free agency:
