The 2026 NFL Draft will award compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents from last year’s class. That includes the New Orleans Saints, who saw Paulson Adebo sign a three-year, $54 million contract with the New York Giants.
How did the New Orleans Saints get a compensatory pick for Paulson Adebo?
The Saints received a fourth-round pick for letting Paulson Adebo hit free agency and sign a big contract. That is now the number 146 overall pick in the draft.
What did the Saints do with the compensatory pick from Paulson Adebo?
When the Saints make the pick, we will update.
How was Paulson Adebo’s performance for the New York Giants in 2025?
Adebo played in 12 games for the Giants in his first season with
Big Blue. He had 73 tackles for the team and was well on his way to having the best statistical season of his career had he played in the other five games.
Should the New Orleans Saints have re-signed Adebo?
The Saints effectively drafted fourth-round pick Quincy Riley to replace Adebo last season. He started in five games for the team and could carve out a larger role for himself on the defense in 2026. While Adebo played well for the Giants, his $18 million average annual value is a high price tag. The Saints shouldn’t be too disappointed that they aren’t paying that to him.
