New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced on Thursday, March 13 that the club has agreed to terms with cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- Yiadom rejoins the Saints after spending a season with the San Francisco 49ers. Yiadom played in 17 games (five starts) and matched his career high in tackles with 46 plus hauled in the third interception of his career along with six passes defensed. Yiadom will reunite with defensive coordinator Brandon Staley who worked as the assistant head coach for the 49ers in the 2024 season.
- In his first full campaign with the Saints in 2023, Yiadom had a standout year playing in 17 games (eight starts) where he set a new career high in passes defensed (14) which was tied for the team lead with cornerback Alontae Taylor and tied for the eighth best total in the league. He hauled in his second career interception and first career fumble recovery in the campaign.
- According to PFF's charting for the 2023 season, Yiadom ranked in the top 10 in tight coverage percentage, lowest step of separation percentage and lowest open percentage in the league. Yiadom was the only cornerback in the league that season to rank in the top 10 on all three lists.
- Yiadom has played in 104 games in his career including stops with the 49ers, Saints, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Denver Broncos. He has registered 204 tackles (34 solo), three interceptions, 32 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his seven-year career.
- The cornerback was a third round draft pick (99th overall) of the Denver Broncos in 2018 out of Boston College. For the Eagles, he started all 13 games as a senior and finished the season with 53 tackles. He was second on the team with seven pass breakups. Yiadom was the recipient of the program's Jay McGillis Award in the spring of 2017, which is given to the defensive back that best exemplifies the personal qualities of team dedication and leadership by example, an extraordinary competitive spirit and a personal concern for family, friends and teammates.
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) prepares to defend during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass.
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (21) gets tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom while sliding during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Indianapolis.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) disrupts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Moore (19) can't hold onto a pass as New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom tackles in the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) watches the passer as he defends in the secondary during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) is defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) reaches to try to make a catch while being covered by New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is unable to catch a pass as New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) runs against New England Patriots defensive back Brenden Schooler (41) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a touchdown pass by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
New Orleans Saints announced they have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Check out photos of Yiadom in action with the New Orleans Saints during his NFL career.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in New Orleans.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) is hit during a punt return by New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Isaac Yiadom (27) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
