The New Orleans Saints have had a relatively quiet start to the tampering period, only making a few moves. These include re-signing Chase Young to a three-year deal, re-signing Nathan Shepherd to a one-year deal, and early in the morning prior to the period opening, they made a trade with the New England Patriots.
Based on the draft compensation the Saints sent out, many may believe this trade is inconsequential and the player they got in return is not overly productive. This could not be further from the truth, however, as nose tackle Davon Godchaux is likely going to end up having a large role with the Saints in 2025, and likely 2026 as well.