Aug 23, 2018; Costa Mesa, CA, USA: Detailed view of New Orleans Saints helmets during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Jack. R. Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
It seems like every year, the New Orleans Saints front office has to jump through many hoops just to get their salary cap number to break even, let alone maintain a figure under it.
With the pandemic shrinking that cap number after the 2020 season, the challenge of staying under the cap didn’t become easier for the Saints.