Saints Set to Sign Former Eagles Pro Bowler for $38M – New Orleans is ready to turn the tide
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Saints Set to Sign Former Eagles Pro Bowler for $38M – New Orleans is ready to turn the tide
New Orleans, September 19, 2025
The New Orleans Saints are looking to bolster their defense amid a long season with several key positions facing depth issues. According to multiple sources, the team is considering signing James Bradberry, a former Pro Bowler and All-Pro in 2022 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bradberry was once one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks, capable of shutting down elite receivers and helping the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII. Thanks to that peak performance, he signed a three-year, $38 million contract with Philadelphia before the 2022 season. However, Bradberry’s career has since slowed. He had an underwhelming 2023 season, then missed the entire 2024 season due to injury before being released by the Eagles.
The Eagles previously experimented with Bradberry at the safety position during training camp, showing he still has versatile potential. This is precisely why the Saints are considering him: a veteran player who can fill gaps at both cornerback and safety, two positions currently in question as the Saints deal with injuries and personnel shortages.
However, the risks are not small. Bradberry is over 30 years old and has shown few signs of regaining his peak form. The Saints may see him only as a cost-effective option to add depth to the roster rather than a star to carry the load.
Will this be the right move or a risky gamble for New Orleans? The answer can only be proven on the field, but clearly, Bradberry remains a name worth watching in the weeks ahead.