We’re rapidly approaching the 2025 NFL trade deadline, and rumors are still swirling around what the New Orleans Saints may or may not do. And we’re keeping track of it all right here, with instant analysis on the latest reports and any moves the Saints do make. Check this space often for updates.
On top of that, we’re going to look back at the trades the Saints have already made since hiring Kellen Moore as head coach, and take stock of the team’s draft picks in 2026 and beyond. Here’s what you need to know while we wait for the final whistle at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
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Previous Saints trades in 2025
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Sept. 13: The Saints completed another trade with the New England Patriots, acquiring wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. He’s still on injured reserve for the rest of the year but is seen as a developmental project for 2026. Taking a flier on a former top-50 draft pick in a pick swap (New Orleans gets a 2028 seventh rounder, New England adds a 2027 sixth rounder) is good business. Read more here.
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Aug. 26: The Saints completed a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to acquire swing tackle Asim Richards. All it cost them was a swap of 2028 draft picks, with New Orleans getting back a seventh rounder while sending a sixth-round pick to Dallas. Richards has been capable when called on, but the Saints have done a good job keeping their starters on the field. Read more here.
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Aug. 20: The Saints completed a trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire wide receiver Devaughn Vele, but it wasn’t cheap. New Orleans gave up its 2026 fourth-round pick and a seventh rounder in 2027. Read more here.
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March 10: The Saints completed a trade with the New England Patriots, acquiring veteran nose tackle Davon Godchaux in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Godchaux has been a big part of the run defense while mentoring younger teammates like Bryan Bresee. Read more here.
Future Saints draft picks
2026 NFL draft
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2027 NFL draft
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2028 NFL draft
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Round 7 (own)
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Round 7 (via Dallas Cowboys)
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Round 7 (via New England Patriots)
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints trade deadline: Tracking latest reports with instant analysis