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ESPN’s suggested Devaughn Vele trade makes zero sense for Saints

The New Orleans Saints should hold on to Devaughn Vele, especially if ESPN's suggested trade with the Kansas City Chiefs is a clue of what the comp would be…

By Darrion Gray · Who Dat Dish

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:01 PM

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Darrion Gray argues ESPN's proposed trade of Devaughn Vele to the Chiefs makes no sense for the Saints.
The proposal suggests the Saints trade Vele and a fifth-round pick for Xavier Worthy and a seventh-round pick.
The writer believes the trade would leave New Orleans worse off while giving them inferior draft pick compensation.

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Darrion Gray of Who Dat Dish argues that an ESPN trade proposal sending wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Kansas City Chiefs makes no sense for the New Orleans Saints. Under the proposal outlined by ESPN's Benjamin Solak, New Orleans would trade Vele and a fifth-round pick to Kansas City in exchange for Xavier Worthy and a seventh-round pick.

Gray asserts that the proposed return offers insufficient compensation and worsens the Saints' offense. With rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson sidelined by injuries, Gray contends that Vele has proven essential as a reliable target for quarterback Tyler Shough, making any potential trade overly risky.

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