Below is a breakdown of all the free agent signings made by the New Orleans Saints since the start of the 2025 NFL free agency period.
Dante Pettis
The Saints agreed to terms with wide receiver Dante Pettis on a one-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
Pettis, 6-2, 200, was originally selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round (44th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of the University of Washington. The San Clemente, Calif. native has played in 58 career games with 19 starts for the 49ers (2018-20), New York Giants (2020-21), Chicago Bears (2022) and Saints (2024), recording 83 receptions for 1,104 yards (13.3 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, along with three carries for 35 yards. He has also completed both of his pass attempts for 32 yards.
Chase Young
The Saints agreed to terms with defensive end Chase Young on a three-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
After Young signed with New Orleans as an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason, the Upper Marlboro, Md. native played in all 17 contests for New Orleans and was a key contributor on the edge, posting 31 tackles (21 solo), 5.5 sacks for a loss of 29.5 yards, a career-high 21 quarterback hits, eight stops for a loss, one forced fumble and three pass breakups. According to Pro Football Focus, Young finished last season with 66 quarterback pressures, tied for seventh among all edge defenders.
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Juwan Johnson
The Saints agreed to terms with tight end Juwan Johnson on a three-year contract extension on March 11, 2025.
Johnson, 6-4, 231, has played in 67 games with 34 starts since joining New Orleans in 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon. In five seasons, Johnson has recorded 146 receptions for 1,622 yards (11.1 avg) and 18 touchdowns. Since 2022, Johnson's 14 touchdown grabs are tied for seventh in the NFL among tight ends.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson spoke with the media after signing a three-year contract extension with the team and on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Justin Reid
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent safety Justin Reid on a three-year contract on March 12, 2025.
Reid, 6-1, 207, is a seven-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the third round (68th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Stanford. The former Dutchtown (Geismar, La.) standout has played in 106 career regular season games with 102 starts for the Texans (2018-21) and Kansas City Chiefs (2022-24), recording 565 tackles (412 solo), 23 stops for a loss, six sacks, ten interceptions, with one returned 101 yards for a touchdown, 46 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 15 special teams stops.
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Will Clapp
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent center/guard Will Clapp on a one-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Clapp, 6-5, 314, returns to New Orleans after first joining the Saints in 2018 as a seventh round draft pick (245th overall) out of LSU. Clapp has appeared in 66 career regular season games with 22 starts at both guard positions, center and as a sixth offensive lineman for the Saints (2018-21), Los Angeles Chargers (2022-23) and Buffalo Bills (2024). He has also played in four postseason contests for the Saints, Chargers and Bills.
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Jack Stoll
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent tight end Jack Stoll on a one-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Stoll, 6-4, 247, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2021 by the Philadelphia Eagles out of Nebraska. In 61 career regular season games for the Eagles (2021-24) and Miami Dolphins (2024), Stoll has caught 22 passes for 193 yards and made seven special teams tackles. He also played in five postseason contests with two starts for the Eagles, recording one five-yard reception and two special teams stops.
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Isaac Yiadom
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom on a three-year contract on March 13, 2025.
Yiadom, 6-1, 188, returns to New Orleans after contributing on defense and special teams for the Saints from 2022-23. He was originally a third round draft pick (99th overall) of the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Boston College. In seven seasons, he has posted career totals of 182 tackles (132 solo), one split sack, three interceptions, 32 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 25 special teams stops and one coverage fumble recovery.
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Velus Jones Jr.
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent running back Velus Jones Jr. on a one-year contract on March 17, 2025.
Jones, 6-0, 200, is a three-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round (71st overall) of 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. In 29 career games for the Bears (2022-24) and Carolina Panthers (2024), Jones has caught 12 passes for 135 yards with one touchdown, carried 20 times for 165 yards with a 42-yard touchdown, returned 40 kickoffs for 1,061 yards (26.5 avg.) and brought back five punts for 35 yards.
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Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Get an all-access look at New Orleans Saints free agent running back Velus Jones Jr.'s first day in New Orleans as he signed his one-year contract with the team on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Jonah Williams
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive end Jonah Williams on a one-year contract on March 17, 2025.
Williams, 6-5, 275, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. After spending the 2020 season on Los Angeles' practice squad, Williams has appeared in 50 games with 23 starts for the Rams (2021-24), Minnesota Vikings (2024) and Detroit Lions (2024), recording 80 tackles (33 solo), 2.5 sacks and five stops for a loss. He has also appeared in two postseason contests between the Rams (2023) and Lions (2024), posting three stops and a tackle for loss.
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Landon Young
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent offensive tackle Landon Young on a one-year contract on March 18, 2025.
Young, 6-7, 321, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the sixth round (206th overall) by New Orleans in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. In his career, the Lexington, Ky. native has appeared in 56 games with 12 starts, providing versatility at both guard spots, both tackle positions, as a sixth offensive lineman, and also contributing on special teams. In 2024, he appeared in all 17 contests with five starts, including four at right guard and one at left guard.
BRANDIN COOKS
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks on a two-year contract on March 21, 2025.
Cooks, 5-10, 190, is an 11-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Saints in the first round (20th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. In three seasons with New Orleans, Cooks appeared in 42 games with 31 starts, catching 215 passes for 2,861 yards (13.3 avg.) and 20 touchdowns along with 21 rushing attempts for 121 yards (5.8 avg.) and one touchdown. Cooks has appeared in 158 career games with 144 starts for New Orleans (2014-16), the New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018-19), Houston Texans (2020-22) and the Dallas Cowboys (2023-24), posting career totals of 710 receptions for 9,532 yards (13.4 avg.) and 60 touchdowns along with 58 rushes for 341 yards (5.9 avg.) and two scores. He has six career 1,000-yard seasons, tied for the fifth-most in the NFL since he was drafted in 2014.
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Ugo Amadi
The Saints re-signed defensive back Ugo Amadi to a one-year contract on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Amadi, 5-9, 205, is a six-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the fourth round (132nd overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Oregon. In six years with Seattle (2019-21), Tennessee Titans (2022), Kansas City Chiefs (2022), and New Orleans (2023-), the Nashville, Tenn. native has appeared in 78 games with 17 starts, recording 186 tackles (147 solo), 12 stops for a loss, one interception, 22 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, 23 coverage stops and one special teams fumble recovery. In three postseason appearances with Seattle, he recorded three tackles (two solo) and one coverage stop.
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Dillon Radunz
The Saints agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent offensive lineman Dillon Radunz on a one-year contract on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Radunz, 6-6, 301, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally selected in the second round (53rd overall) by the Tennessee Titans in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. In four years with Tennessee, the Becker, Minn. native has appeared in 54 games with 31 starts, seeing time at both guard spots and both tackle positions. In 2024, he opened all 15 contests he appeared in at right guard.
