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Saints Get Mixed-Bag Demario Davis, Alontae Taylor Updates
- Davis remains a high-level contributor whose value could help contending teams, keeping him a priority for potential new terms as free agency opens.
- Taylor is anticipated to test the open market, which could reshuffle the Saints' nickel corner depth and projection for 2026.
- Cap considerations push the Saints to weigh the futures of Davis, Jordan, Hill, and Taylor as free agency approaches.
- Davis is viewed as a potential fit for contenders despite aging, maintaining trade or signing interest across teams.
- Denver could emerge as a landing spot for Davis as Sean Payton rebuilds a championship-ready defense.
- Taylor’s market movement could open the Saints’ nickel corner job for 2024, reshaping the secondary landscape.
- The Saints must balance cap pressures with continuity around core players, including Taylor, Davis, Hill, and Jordan.
- Taylor, at 27, is seen as a prime asset likely to command a sizable payday whether he stays in New Orleans or signs elsewhere.
- Market projections for Taylor include multi-year deals, with estimates ranging into the tens of millions per year depending on the team.
- Mutual expectations from Saints insiders suggest a likely departure for Taylor, with some predicting he will play elsewhere in 2026.
- The Saints would need to add a legitimate starter either via free agency or trades if Taylor departs, to maintain a strong cornerback group.
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