Hours After Being Traded from the New Orleans Saints, a Young Player Gets Caught in a Midnight Incident That Leaves the Entire Team Stunned – and the Saints Organization's Unexpected Response Touches Fans' Hearts

BREAKING NEWS: Hours After Being Traded from the New Orleans Saints, a Young Player Gets Caught in a Midnight Incident That Leaves the Entire Team Stunned – and the Saints Organization's Unexpected Response Touches Fans' Hearts

New Orleans, Louisiana – November 5, 2025

Just hours after learning he had been traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Los Angeles Chargers, a young Saints player found himself at the center of an emotional off-field incident that left teammates and fans stunned.

According to multiple local reports, the player was spotted late Tuesday night near the French Quarter, appearing visibly distraught and shaken after receiving the news that he was leaving the team he had given his all to since entering the league. Witnesses say he was seen arguing with a bystander before police arrived to de-escalate the situation. Thankfully, there were no injuries or arrests, and team personnel later arrived to escort him home safely just after midnight.

The incident occurred only hours after he was officially informed of the trade — a decision that took many around the league by surprise. Though his name was not initially disclosed, the player was known as one of the Saints’ most promising young offensive linemen, admired for his fiery competitiveness and relentless effort on the field.

Early Wednesday morning, GM Mickey Loomis addressed the situation publicly:

“He’s been part of this family from day one,” Loomis said. “He plays with everything he’s got — sometimes too much of it. We understand this is a tough moment, and right now, our focus is on his emotional well-being. We’re not here to judge him — we’re here to help him.”

The New Orleans Saints confirmed that the player is now receiving assistance through the NFL Player Support and Wellness Program, with both teams coordinating to help him navigate the transition. Several teammates described him as “a warrior with a big heart who just needs time to recover.”

Later that day, the team confirmed the player’s identity as Trevor Penning, the former first-round pick in 2022 — a fierce competitor once seen as the future of the Saints’ offensive line, now facing one of the most difficult moments of his young career.