Saints may regret Travis Etienne contract after slow start

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Saints may regret Travis Etienne contract after slow start
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The New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a $48 million contract this offseason, aiming to enhance their roster around quarterback Tyler Shough. However, in two games, Etienne has recorded only 71 rushing yards on 17 carries and 38 receiving yards on 9 receptions, raising concerns about his effectiveness. His snap count sits at 57%, as he shares backfield duties with Alvin Kamara, CJ Donaldson, and Keandre Miller. With these early struggles, analysts suggest the Saints might already have reservations about Etienne's impact moving forward.

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  • •Travis Etienne signed a $48 million contract with Saints this offseason.
  • •Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards in two games this season.
  • •He has also recorded 9 receptions for 38 yards.
  • •Etienne shares carries with Kamara and other backs.
  • •Concerns raised about Etienne's effectiveness and contract value.
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This $48M contract might be a mistake for the Saints already.

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