Saints announce David Edwards as key offensive line addition for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
With 76 days until the 2026 regular season opener on September 13 against the Detroit Lions, the New Orleans Saints have highlighted guard David Edwards as their player of the day. Edwards, who has seven years of NFL experience, was signed as a free agent to a four-year contract valued at $45 million. He will start at left guard, filling a position that has faced instability in recent years. Edwards previously played for the Buffalo Bills and won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022. His addition is seen as a significant upgrade for the Saints' offensive line, positioned between tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and center Erik McCoy.
- •New Orleans Saints sign David Edwards to a four-year $45 million contract.
- •Edwards played previously for the Buffalo Bills and won a Super Bowl with the Rams.
- •He will start at left guard, a position needing stability.
- •Season opener is scheduled for September 13 against the Detroit Lions.
- •Edwards is expected to improve the offensive line's performance this season.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: David Edwards is the Saints Player of Day 75
"The Saints made a major free agent splash with the addition of David Edwards, who is expected to provide a big upgrade on the offensive line.
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