Saints Re-sign Veteran DE Chris Rumph

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The New Orleans Saints have resigned veteran defensive in Chris Rump, the team announced

on Thursday.

Rump first joined the Saints during the 2025 offseason and quickly became part of their

defensive rotation.

He followed new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley from the Los Angeles Chargers, where

they worked together from 2021 through 2023.

This reunion adds continuity to the Saints defensive front.

Last season, Rump saw action on 30% of defensive snaps, totaling 330 plays, while also logging

351.

Special team snaps as a key contributor there.

In his debut year with New Orleans, he posted 47 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 force fumble, and

1 pass defense, showing solid impact across.

The board.

Over 5 NFL seasons, Rump has racked of 86 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 passes defense, 1 forced

fumble, and 13 quarterback hits, making him a reliable veteran option moving forward.

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