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Saints’ Trade Plans Include Parting Ways With 3 Players

The New Orleans Saints exit their bye week with just a 2-5 record, and particularly if they lose on Sunday to the Shedeur Sanders-led Cleveland Browns, they’ll have to consider selling ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:18 PM
Saints’ Trade Plans Include Parting Ways With 3 Players
Key Things to Know
  • Albert Breer reports that Davon Godchaux, Nathan Shepherd, and Pete Werner are potential trade candidates for the Saints.
  • The New Orleans Saints are considering selling assets ahead of the November trade deadline following a 2-5 start.
  • Defensive tackles Godchaux and Shepherd have drawn interest amid high league-wide demand for interior defensive linemen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Orleans Saints could become sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with three players emerging as trade candidates. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports that defensive tackles Davon Godchaux and Nathan Shepherd, along with linebacker Pete Werner, have come up in trade discussions as the 2-5 Saints face a critical juncture in their season.

Interior defensive line help is in demand across the league, making Godchaux and Shepherd viable trade options. Breer notes that the 27-year-old Werner has drawn interest as a productive defensive leader, though Billy Heyen suggests New Orleans would likely demand a steep price to part with him.

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