We are not even at the start of training camp yet, so talking about potential trades that could happen before or mid-season is a bit early, but it’s still fun to consider some moves. Last year, the New Orleans Saints didn’t even make it to the regular season before they traded for Devonta Vele, which turned out to be a pretty good deal. Sometimes, when a need is just too glaring, getting a replacement as soon as possible is important before it gets exposed in the regular season.
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Saints’ roster, one area where this can happen is at outside CB. Yes, Kool-Aid McKinstry has all the potential in the world and can be a CB1, Martin Emerson was just brought in, and Quincy Riley had a good rookie season, but everything could fall apart quickly. McKinstry and Emerson have had some consistency issues, and we do not know whether Riley can take the next step in his development. Preseason and training camp will be an excellent time to see whether the Saints should worry about their pass coverage or are good to go for 2026.
This team has proven they will not waste time fixing a position of need if they can. Again, they did it last season with Vele. So, if the Saints do need to find a CB in the trade market, one name steps up as an option, and he is on Vele’s former team.
Riley Moss is currently the CB2 for the Denver Broncos, opposite Patrick Surtain. Despite Surtain’s elite play at CB, Moss is one of the most targeted corners in the NFL, but that does not stop him from being a great defender. His issue is penalties, and he must fix them fast. This could be one of the reasons Moss is available for trade, but he is also entering a contract year with the Broncos, and Denver has excellent depth at CB
Moss is 26 years old and a high-effort player, a great tackler, and a potential locker-room leader. He is a perfect CB2 option for the Saints, and New Orleans could even extend him if they view him as the future at that position. Emerson’s contract is only one year, and McKinstry will be in a contract year in 2027. The future of this position is not set for New Orleans, and Moss would be both a short-term and long-term fix.
