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Saints Agree to Terms With RB Ty Chandler as Backfield Overhaul Continues

The low-cost signing adds speed and special-teams depth behind Travis Etienne, intensifying questions about Alvin Kamara’s future.

Overview

  • General manager Mickey Loomis announced March 17 that New Orleans agreed to terms with former Vikings running back Ty Chandler.
  • Multiple outlets report a one-year, veteran-minimum type deal, though the team has not disclosed full contract details.
  • Chandler brings 4.38 speed and return experience, totaling 710 rushing yards and 30 receptions in four seasons, with a 2023 peak of 461 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
  • He appeared in only three games in 2025 after a knee injury, finishing with 47 rushing yards and contributing on kick returns.
  • The move follows the Saints’ four-year, $52 million agreement with Travis Etienne and has prompted outside speculation about Alvin Kamara’s roster status, with no decision announced.