Saints Sign Etienne to Flexible 4-Year Deal

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Travis ETN Jr. has inked a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, initially reported

at $52 million.

But the structure reveals it's more like $47 million at signing, with incentives potentially

adding $5 million more.

The contract starts light on the salary cap, with just the $5 million hit in 2026, including

$2 million in base salary and $3 million.

Million from signing bonus per-ration, it climbs to $13 million in 2027 before jumping higher.

That setup gives the Saints plenty of flexibility, as guarantees top out at $24 million through

a $12 million signing bonus.

And early base pay, they could part ways cleanly after 2027 if needed.

Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for New Orleans, balancing risk with ETN's proven

skills.

It keeps cap space open for other needs while securing a workhorseback.

Looking ahead, ETN figures to dominate carries in the backfield, with or without Alvin

Kamara.

The Saints might groom a rookie, like one from Arkansas, or wake forest as a long-term

option behind him.

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