New Orleans Saints Acquire Tyree Wilson from Raiders in Draft Trade
The New Orleans Saints acquire Tyree Wilson from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick during the 2026 NFL draft., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comTyree Wilson was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New Orleans Saints in late April 2026, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (150th overall) with the Raiders receiving a 2026 seventh-round pick (219th overall) in return. Multiple outlets reported the deal around the 2026 NFL Draft, confirming the Saints added Wilson to bolster their edge presence [cite ][cite ][cite ].
Key details:
- Teams: Las Vegas Raiders → New Orleans Saints
- Asset swap: Raiders receive a 2026 fifth-round pick; Saints receive Wilson and a 2026 seventh-round pick
- Wilson’s profile: former first-round pick (7th overall in 2023), 6-foot-5, 263 pounds, career totals around a dozen sacks through 2025, with limited starting experience prior to the trade
- Context: Saints were pursuing pass-rushing help to complement their defensive line, while the Raiders were open to moving Wilson after multiple trade rumors in prior seasons
Impact considerations:
- Saints: adds a young edge defender with starting experience and upside; may slot into rotational snaps with potential for more if he develops consistency
- Raiders: recoups draft capital and clears a portion of the payroll/talent logjam, while freeing a roster spot for other pass-rush options
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, up-to-date snapshot of Wilson’s 2025 season stats and project his potential role with the Saints for 2026, and I can include a short comparison table with Saints’ other edge options.