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

A four-year Vikings veteran, he projects as depth with special-teams duties behind Travis Etienne Jr., with Alvin Kamara still on the roster.

Overview

  • New Orleans announced the agreement Tuesday with unrestricted free agent Ty Chandler, according to GM Mickey Loomis.
  • Multiple outlets report a one-year contract for Chandler, though the team has not disclosed terms.
  • Chandler’s peak season came in 2023 with 461 rushing yards and three touchdowns plus 21 receptions for 159 yards.
  • He was limited to three games in 2025 due to a knee injury but offers speed and special-teams experience, including kick returns.
  • Chandler joins a crowded backfield led by Travis Etienne Jr., with Alvin Kamara’s 2026 status still unresolved and competition from Kendre Miller, Devin Neal and Audric Estime.