A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, April 1

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The Saints enter the 2026 NFL Draft with eight selections. Heres where theyre scheduled to pick.

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away, with the annual extravaganza scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. After finishing 6-11 last season, the New Orleans Saints have the No. 8 overall pick in the first round and eight picks throughout the seven-round draft.SEE MORE>>

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Fifth-year option tracker for first-round picks from 2023 NFL Draft

With players chosen in the 2023 NFL Draft having finished their third regular season, it's decision time on fifth-year options for the class' first-rounders. All drafted rookies are given four-year contracts to begin their careers -- and teams have the option to extend that pact for a fifth year with players selected in Round 1.SEE MORE>>

Lance Zierlein 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: Cowboys hit the jackpot at No. 12, plus two trades

With free agency signings and trades clarifying the roster-building picture for many teams, let's take another spin at projecting Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. My third go-around includes a coup for the Cowboys and a trade up by the Cardinals -- but not for the prospect you might be thinking of.SEE MORE>>

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