Saints eye blockbuster trades for Njoku, Sutton & Mack in June 2025. As rookie A.T. Perry shines in minicamp, is a major roster shakeup coming to New Orleans?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The quiet of the NFL offseason was shattered for Who Dat Nation this week, not by on-field action, but by the loud whispers of potential blockbuster trades. As the Saints wrapped up mandatory minicamp, reports surfaced that the front office is aggressively exploring the market for established stars like tight end David Njoku, receiver Courtland Sutton, and edge rusher Khalil Mack, signaling a clear intent to win now.
We want to build a culture where players trust each other on and off the field.
The Saints' biggest needs are no secret, and the front office appears ready to address them. Rumors linking the team to Cleveland's dynamic tight end David Njoku and Denver's physical receiver Courtland Sutton are heating up, pointing to a desire to add serious firepower for the passing game. Even more tantalizing is the reported interest in veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack. While talks are preliminary, the pursuit of players of this caliber shows the Saints are not content to stand pat and are willing to make a splash to fill critical holes on the roster before the season begins.
While the front office scours the league, new heroes are emerging from within. Rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry was a consistent highlight of minicamp, reportedly dominating drills with contested catches that have fans buzzing. On defense, fellow rookie Jaylan Ford showcased the sideline-to-sideline speed the team has been looking for at linebacker. However, it wasn't all positive. Offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri continued to struggle with consistency, and backup QB Jake Haener's camp was marred by turnovers, putting both firmly on the roster bubble as the team heads west.
The biggest cloud hanging over the team's offseason is the health of several key contributors. An alarming number of players are listed as questionable for the start of training camp, a list that includes stars like Alvin Kamara (groin) and starters Erik McCoy (elbow) and Pete Werner (concussion). Also on the mend are Foster Moreau (knee), Nick Saldiveri (knee), and promising rookies Jaylan Ford (lower leg) and Dallin Holker (undisclosed). Getting this group healthy will be the medical staff's top priority in the coming weeks.
To build chemistry and focus, the Saints confirmed they will hold a portion of their training camp in California. This move, combined with a recent team-building outing, underscores Coach Dennis Allen's emphasis on camaraderie. 'We want to build a culture where players trust each other on and off the field,' Allen stated. In other positive news for the future, the NFL rejected a proposal that would have stripped division winners of automatic home playoff games. For a Saints team aiming to win a wide-open NFC South, that decision could mean the difference between a playoff game in the Superdome or on the road.
As the Saints break for the final few weeks before training camp, the narrative is clear: this is a team at a crossroads. The potential for a major trade hangs in the air, the health of cornerstone players remains a critical question, and the battle to finalize the 53-man roster is just beginning. All eyes will soon turn to California to see if the minicamp standouts can continue to shine and if the front office's ambitious plans will come to fruition.
