Saints Gain Salary Cap Space, Host Jonathan Bullard Visit

The New Orleans Saints are actively pursuing veteran free agents to bolster key areas, particularly defensive line depth, as they seek to improve their weak run defense. They hosted defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, known for his elite run defense with the Minnesota Vikings, though his pass-rushing abilities have declined. The Saints have also upgraded their safety position by signing Justin Reid and retained core players like Chase Young and Juwan Johnson through restructures and pay cuts. They are poised to gain significant salary cap space following the retirements of quarterback Derek Carr and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, which could enable further impactful signings. Meanwhile, a hypothetical NFL expansion team exercise suggested that if Reid had not signed with the Saints, he would have joined the expansion St. Louis Arches, highlighting Reid's importance to the Saints' secondary. Overall, with over $22 million in cap space currently and more expected soon, the Saints appear ready to make additional moves to strengthen their roster for the 2025 season.