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Saints Sign Former Patriots Edge Rusher Anfernee Jennings

The move adds veteran depth after New Orleans left the draft without an outside pass rusher.

Feb 5, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) talks to media members at the Santa Clara Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Saints agreed to a free-agent deal with Anfernee Jennings the day after the draft, according to reports from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill.
  • New Orleans did not pick an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft and earlier traded a mid-round pick for Tyree Wilson, so the team is shoring up its pass-rush group for OTAs.
  • Jennings, 28, logged 132 tackles and 7.5 sacks across 75 games with the Patriots, starting 40 times over five seasons.
  • He missed the 2021 season with an undisclosed injury and was released by New England in March before finding this opportunity in New Orleans.
  • The addition offers insurance if longtime Saint Cameron Jordan does not return, giving the staff another outside rusher to rotate on passing downs.