Every offseason is important for NFL teams, but the 2025 offseason is especially important for the New Orleans Saints. It’s not an exaggeration to say the decisions made this offseason will significantly shape the next five years for the franchise, and possibly the next decade.
In addition to hiring a new head coach, the franchise has to make several decisions about the future of established veterans that have been with the team for years. As everyone waits to see how things unfold, here are three bold predictions for New Orleans this offseason.
3. Saints will keep Cam Jordan
In the final two weeks of the season, it seemed like Cam Jordan knew he was playing his last couple of games with the franchise. The veteran defensive end was openly embracing the atmosphere during the final home game of the season, and he even admitted that he’s not sure what’s next. He did say that he’s willing to play elsewhere if the Saints are ready to move on.
With one year left on his deal with a $20 million cap hit, it would make sense for New Orleans to move on from its all-time sack leader. However, knowing how the franchise tends to operate, that probably won’t happen. The Saints are likely to let Jordan finish his contract, and career, with the team in 2025.
2. Saints will cut Kendre Miller
While Kendre Miller is a running back going into his third year, that hasn’t produced much, this would still be considered a big move for the franchise. Miller is one of the most talented young players on the roster, but he unfortunately hasn’t been able to stay healthy during his young career.
Talented players tend to get more chances, but with Miller spending more time sidelined than on the field in his two years, the franchise could decide to pull the plug on the Miller experience. This could ultimately come down to the new coaching staff, but don’t be surprised if he isn’t on the roster at the start of next season.
1. Juwan Johnson will leave in free agency
Tight end Juwan Johnson enters free agency this offseason, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise if he doesn’t re-sign. In five years with the Saints, he has 146 receptions for 1,622 yards and 18 touchdowns. However, he probably believes he could be more productive in a better situation with more stable quarterback play, and New Orleans probably thinks it can get more out of the tight end situation. In the end, that’ll result in the two going in different directions.