The New Orleans Saints entered the offseason with a clear to-do list, and for the most part, they delivered. After a strong finish to the season that masked some persistent roster holes, the front office went to work with purpose. The result? A team that looks better on paper—but still has a few lingering questions heading into 2026.

Let's start with what went right. The Saints addressed nearly every major need on both sides of the ball. On offense, they signed running back Travis Etienne to take over as the lead back, a move that should add explosiveness to the ground game. Left guard David Edwards stepped into a wide-open starting spot, solidifying the interior offensive line. And at wide receiver, the team drafted Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall to fill the WR2 role opposite the team's top target.

Defensively, the Saints were just as active. They signed Martin Emerson and selected TJ Hall in the seventh round to upgrade the cornerback room. To bolster the edge rush and outside linebacker depth, Tyree Wilson and Anfernee Jennings were brought in. Linebacker Kaden Elliss took over the top spot after Demario Davis departed in free agency, and the team added defensive tackle Christen Miller in the second round. It was a comprehensive overhaul that should make the Saints more competitive in 2026.

But even with all those moves, a couple of concerns remain. The edge rush group, while improved, still feels a notch below elite. Chase Young is the clear top pass rusher, and that's a strong foundation. But the Saints could use a true No. 2 option to share the workload and keep Young fresh. Wilson and Jennings are solid additions, but they don't quite inspire the same confidence as a proven complementary pass rusher. It's not a bad group by any means, but you can already see edge rusher becoming the biggest need heading into the 2027 offseason.

Another question mark is the slot cornerback position. Alontae Taylor left in free agency, and the Saints have hinted that one of their talented safeties could slide into that role. With new faces at outside corner, the secondary has potential, but until we see how that rotation shakes out, it remains an area to watch.

All in all, the Saints took a big step forward. But in the NFL, there's always another piece to add—and for New Orleans, the work isn't quite finished.