Blockbuster Saints Trade Speculation Heating Up After Week 5 Win
The New Orleans Saints have gotten off to quite a bad start this season, but they recently secured their first win of the season. New Orleans took home a 26-14 victory over the New York Giants.
But the Saints are still very likely going to sell and trade some stars this year. They're rebuilding right now and opting to sell at the trade deadline would help push this along. Last year, they made a handful of rebuilding moves at the trade deadline, but they could be even more aggressive this season, as players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave gain steam as trade candidates.
FanSided's Chris Landers recently suggested the Saints would trade Kamara following their Week 5 win over the Giants.
Kendre Miller looks to be Alvin Kamara's successor in New Orleans
"Kamara's workload has steadily decreased in recent weeks, as New Orleans shares the rushing load with TCU product Kendre Miller," Landers wrote. "Yes, the Saints just signed him to a new deal last year, and yes, this team has been loath to actually admit that it needs to rebuild, but that sure feels like some sort of writing on the wall.
"Kamara has one year remaining on his contract after this one at over $18 million. He's still a useful player at age 30, but he's not the superstar he once was, and there's virtually no chance he'll be part of the next competitive Saints team. New Orleans should do whatever it can to get some value in return now while he still has more team control (and is one year younger), although given Mickey Loomis' track record, who knows."
Kamara makes sense as a trade chip for the Saints, but Kendre Miller's emergence as the backup running back only adds fuel to the trade speculation fire. In Week 5, Miller had two more carries than Kamara, along with 14 more rushing yards. This comes a week after Miller's big day against the Buffalo Bills.
At the end of the day, trading Kamara makes a lot of sense for a few reasons. The Saints already have his successor and it's unlikely Kamara will still be a solid option by the time New Orleans is competing again. A trade seems inevitable.
Jake Ferguson Makes History with Historic Start to 2025 NFL Season
The Dallas Cowboys’ tight end Jake Ferguson is proving to be one of the league’s most impressive players early in the 2025 NFL season, and he's doing so in historic fashion. The 26-year-old former Wisconsin Badgers standout is off to a red-hot start, already making waves with his remarkable consistency and productivity in the Cowboys’ offense. After five games, Ferguson has racked up 41 receptions for 272 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on track to surpass his 2023 season, where he earned his first Pro Bowl appearance with 761 receiving yards.
Ferguson’s breakout campaign took another monumental step in the Cowboys’ 37-22 victory over the New York Jets in Week 5. The game saw Ferguson contribute seven receptions for 49 yards, two of which resulted in touchdowns, but it was his 40th reception of the season that stole the headlines. His achievement not only marked a personal milestone, but also placed him in rare company among tight ends in NFL history.
The Cowboys celebrated the historic moment by announcing Ferguson’s achievement on social media, writing: “Jake Ferguson is the fourth tight end in NFL history with 40 receptions in the first five games of a season, joining Antonio Gates (40 in 2007), Eric Johnson (41 in 2004), and Zach Ertz (41 in 2018).” Ferguson’s achievement was monumental, cementing his place among some of the league's all-time greats at the position.
This performance is just the latest in a season that has seen Ferguson develop into one of the most reliable targets on the Cowboys' offense. With his new four-year, $50 million contract extension, Ferguson has proven his value as a key piece of the team’s attack. His refined skills and well-rounded ability to stretch the field, make tough catches, and be a consistent option for quarterback Dak Prescott have made him invaluable, especially considering the injuries to other key offensive players.
Perhaps most impressively, Ferguson’s early-season production has placed him in the Cowboys’ own history books. By logging at least five receptions in each of the first five games of the season, Ferguson has joined franchise legend Jason Witten as the only two tight ends in Cowboys history to achieve such a feat. Witten, widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, was a constant force for the Cowboys for nearly two decades. To be mentioned alongside Witten is a clear sign that Ferguson is more than capable of stepping into the massive shoes left by the franchise’s former star tight end.
While Ferguson's individual accomplishments are certainly worth celebrating, they have also helped keep the Cowboys competitive in the NFC East. With a 2-2-1 record after the win over the Jets, the Cowboys are still in the playoff hunt, and much of that has to do with Ferguson's contributions. The offense, once centered around Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is now benefiting from Ferguson's emerging role as one of the team’s most dangerous weapons.
The Cowboys will look to continue their momentum when they face the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. With Ferguson continuing his historic pace, the Cowboys’ offense will be a tough unit to stop, and Ferguson’s contributions could be the key to helping the team push further toward playoff contention.
For now, Ferguson is focused on keeping the pressure on and continuing his exceptional start to the 2025 season. If he keeps up this level of play, there’s no telling how high his stock—and the Cowboys’ playoff hopes—will rise.
