Carl Granderson aims for consistency in Saints' upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New Orleans Saints approach the start of training camp with 96 days remaining until their 2026 season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Defensive end Carl Granderson, now in his eighth year with the team, hopes to enhance his performance following a mixed output in 2025 under new coordinator Brandon Staley. Granderson has shown potential with impressive sack totals, but the Saints require more consistent pass rush from him in the upcoming season, especially with Cameron Jordan's status uncertain. Granderson's cap hit for 2026 stands at nearly $9.5 million, which underscores the need for improved performance.
- •Granderson is 29 years old and stands 6'5'' at 261 pounds.
- •He recorded 6 sacks and 11 tackles for loss last season.
- •The Saints open their 2026 season on September 13 against the Lions.
- •Granderson led the Saints in sacks and tackles for loss in 2023.
- •His 2026 cap hit is $9,474,500, marking a $3 million increase from 2025.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Carl Granderson is the Saints Player of Day 96
"More consistent production is needed from Carl Granderson as he enters the second year in coordinator Brandon Staley's New Orleans Saints defense.
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