The New Orleans Saints are looking to undergo another major change for the second year in a row. Last year, long-time quarterback Drew Brees retired from the NFL. This year, according to multiple reports, long-time head coach Sean Payton will be moving on from the team.
One of the reasons that Payton may be leaving New Orleans is their significant salary cap issues along with no starting level quarterback on the roster. The salary cap has been an issue that the Saints have pushed off for years with some creative cap maneuvering but could be a problem moving forward.
At this point, Over the Cap has New Orleans estimated as $74 million over the 2022 NFL salary cap. The next closest is the Green Bay Packers at $40 million over, with the Dallas Cowboys third at $21 million over.
