Saints urged to trade guard Cesar Ruiz before 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New Orleans Saints conclude a challenging 2025 season with a 6-11 record and are exploring options for improvement ahead of the 2026 season. As part of their offseason strategy, they have signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. and adjusted Alvin Kamara's role. Sports analysts suggest the Saints should trade right guard Cesar Ruiz, who has faced criticism for his performance and missed games due to injury. Moving Ruiz could free up $9.5 million in cap space, especially after the draft addition of Jeremiah Wright.
- •Saints finished 2025 season with a 6-11 record.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. was signed during the offseason.
- •Cesar Ruiz has drawn criticism for his average play and injuries.
- •Trading Ruiz could save the Saints $9.5 million in cap space.
- •Jeremiah Wright was drafted, providing leverage for a potential Ruiz trade.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Saints Projected to Make Blockbuster Trade Before 2026 Season
"The Saints could get people talking with this move.
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