New Orleans Saints training camp preview: Recapping every newcomer

New Orleans Saints training camp will be here before you know it. Weeks of practices will see new faces competing with familiar playmakers, with the goal of fielding a better team in 2026 than what we saw in 2025. It's been a busy offseason for the Saints, so here's a refresher on all of their veteran free agent signings, rookie picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and other offseason acquisitions. Let's get up to speed.

Veteran free agents signed before the draft

• OL David Edwards, No. 76. Edwards, 29, signed a four-year, $61 million contract with $40 million guaranteed at signing, locking him in through 2026, 2027, and likely 2028 as the team's new starting left guard. He was an important part of the Buffalo Bills' success in keeping Josh Allen clean, and is expected to do the same for Tyler Shough.