New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent cornerback Isaac Yiadom (pronounced YEAH-dum) on a three-year contract.
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 his career, Yiadom has played in 87 games with 28 starts for Denver (2018-19), the New York Giants (2020), the Green Bay Packers (2021), the Houston Texans (2022), New Orleans (2022-23) and the San Francisco 49ers (2024). 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.
In 2024, Yiadom appeared in all 17 contests with five starts for the 49ers, finishing with a career-high 44 tackles (career-best 36 solo), one interception, six pass breakups, a career-best two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two special teams stops and one recovery of a muffed punt. His career-best three takeaways were also a team-high.
After joining the Saints practice squad midway through the 2022 season and contributing on special teams in six contests, the Worcester, Mass. native played in all 17 games with eight starts in his second campaign with the Black and Gold in 2023. That season, Yiadom recorded 31 tackles (20 solo), one interception, a career-high 14 pass breakups (tied for ninth in the NFL) and one fumble recovery. Yiadom held down a significant role in the secondary for a defense that ranked tenth in the NFL in opponent net passing yards per game. He was also a core special teams player, finishing with six coverage stops.
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.
