![Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards during the third quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6000,h_3375/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/15/01khay8005e1hdk9r8ac.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards during the third quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]")
A Fox Sports top 100 offseason list from reporter Greg Auman has Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne ranked at number 20, with the New Orleans Saints projected as a potential landing spot. The Saints could benefit from added depth in the backfield. Etienne’s production and experience make him a natural fit for a team looking to strengthen its offensive rotation.
“Etienne, 27, has been a steady run presence in the last four years in Jacksonville, rushing for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. Keeping him will mean a nice raise — let's say $8 million a year — but the Jaguars were pleased with fourth-round rookie Bhayshul Tuten in limited use this past season.”
If Jacksonville plans to move on, Etienne would represent a proven cost-reasonable addition who could immediately stabilize the Saints rushing depth, while complementing their evolving offense. His experience would add immediate confidence to the backfield rotation.
Travis Etienne’s skill set perfectly matches New Orleans Saints needs
Etienne is entering his fifth NFL season with an already impressive resume. He’s totaled 3,798 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns across his career, showcasing consistent production. He has eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in three of his four seasons, reinforcing his status as a reliable and dynamic presence in the backfield.
He’s also contributed as a receiver with 1,338 career receiving yards and seven touchdowns, six of which came this year. That production highlights his versatility and value as an all around offensive weapon. His burst and vision allow him to create explosive plays whenever he finds space. He’s a dependable playmaker who consistently keeps defenses on edge.
A move to New Orleans would make sense because head coach Kellen Moore values versatility and balance in the backfield. Etienne’s ability to contribute both as a runner and receiver would add immediate flexibility, helping sustain drives and creating matchup problems. His experience and consistent output would provide a dependable presence in a backfield that values both depth and big play capability.