Overview
- Etienne, 27, agreed to a reported four-year, $52 million contract to return to his home state, according to ESPN and NFL Network.
- He is expected to be New Orleans' lead back, a shift that raises questions about Alvin Kamara after a recent contract rework created flexibility for a potential move.
- The Saints also reached terms with former Bills guard David Edwards on a four-year, $61 million deal to bolster protection for Kellen Moore's offense.
- Etienne is coming off 1,107 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns in 2025, marking his third 1,000-yard season in five NFL years.
- Interest from the Broncos and Vikings was reported as Jacksonville weighed cap hurdles, and the addition lessens pressure to target a running back with the No. 8 draft pick.