Saints Sign Jaguars RB Travis Etienne to $52M Deal

The move aims to bolster New Orleans' rushing attack after a down year.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The New Orleans Saints have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne to a 4-year, $52 million contract. The move is intended to strengthen the Saints' rushing offense, which struggled last season.

Why it matters

The Saints' running game was a weak spot in 2025, so the addition of Etienne, a talented young back, is expected to provide a significant boost. Etienne is also a Louisiana native, so the signing brings him back home to play for his home-state team.

The details

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Saints have signed Etienne to a 4-year, $52 million deal. Etienne spent his first four NFL seasons with the Jaguars after being a first-round draft pick in 2022. He will now join the Saints' backfield and look to help improve their ground game.

  • The Saints signed Etienne on March 9, 2026.

The players

Travis Etienne

A running back who was a first-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022 and has now signed a 4-year, $52 million contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Ian Rapoport

An NFL Network reporter who broke the news of Etienne's signing with the Saints.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Saints will look to integrate Etienne into their offense during the upcoming offseason program and training camp.

The takeaway

The Saints are making a significant investment in their running game by signing the talented Etienne, signaling their intent to improve their ground attack after a down year in 2025.