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Saints Re-sign Kaden Elliss, Bolster Defense After Davis Exit

3/11/2026

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Linebacker Kaden Elliss of the New Orleans Saints returns on a three-year, $33 million contract with $23 million guaranteed, pending a physical and official announcement.
Elliss, drafted by the Saints in 2019, spent three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, recording over 380 tackles and 12.5 sacks.
The move strengthens the Saints' defense after Demario Davis's departure.
The Saints also traded punter Kai Kroeger to the Houston Texans for draft picks.

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Linebacker Kaden Elliss of the New Orleans Saints returns on a three-year, $33 million contract with $23 million guaranteed, pending a physical and official announcement.
Elliss, drafted by the Saints in 2019, spent three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, recording over 380 tackles and 12.5 sacks.
The move strengthens the Saints' defense after Demario Davis's departure.
The Saints also traded punter Kai Kroeger to the Houston Texans for draft picks.