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3 Best Saints Trade Candidates After Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave Updates

The Saints aren't likely to trade Chris Olave or Alvin Kamara this season...
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Oct 5, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Saints are likely going to sell at the trade deadline this season and their top two trade chips are seemingly the duo of Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. But neither of these two are likely to be moved.

Olave is reportedly working on a contract extension with the Saints, which means New Orleans sees him as a huge piece of its future. Kamara has stated he would rather retire than be traded.

But the Saints have other players they could trade this season. Who are the top trade candidates on their roster after these two updates?

DE Carl Granderson

Defensive end Carl Granderson is one of the best players on the Saints this season. He's burst onto the scene for New Orleans and been dominant at times. The star edge rusher is headed for a double-digit sack season if he can get back on track this week.

But the Saints aren't going to contend in the near future. There are a lot of teams who need edge rushers, so trading Granderson for a solid draft pick would make a lot of sense for New Orleans' future.

Potential fits: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers

WR Rashid Shaheed

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shahee
Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

If Olave isn't likely to be traded, his top running mate, Rashid Shaheed, is.

Shaheed is on an expiring contract and would hold a decent bit of value in a trade. There are plenty of teams looking for wide receiver help this season, so the market wouldn't be dull. The Saints could use Shaheed's value to capitalize on and add a mid round draft pick to help the rebuild.

Potential fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants

CB Alontae Taylor

The Saints have a few players on defense they could trade, but cornerback Alontae Taylor makes a lot of sense. Taylor is a versatile defender who should hold a decent bit of value in a trade because of his ability to play on the outside or in the slot.

Given the fact that his contract expires at the end of the season, it wouldn't be a shock to see him moved. The Saints risk losing him for nothing if they let him get to free agency.

Potential fits: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries, reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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