The New Orleans Saints’ 2024 free agent class is projected to total 35 players, including fan-favorites like defensive end Cameron Jordan and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, but there are a couple of important distinctions to remember as we preview the list.

Different players carry different free agency statuses. Most of them are unrestricted, meaning they’ll be free to entertain offers from other teams. Some are going to be restricted free agents, which means the Saints will have at least the option to match any contract offers. And many young players (like Shaheed) are exclusive-rights free agents who will only be able to play for the Saints on a low-cost contract in 2024.

Cameron Jordan (Unrestricted)

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Michael Thomas (Unrestricted)

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Andrus Peat (Unrestricted)

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Jameis Winston (Unrestricted)

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Cesar Ruiz (Unrestricted)

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Tre'Quan Smith (Unrestricted)

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Carl Granderson (Unrestricted)

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Wil Lutz (Unrestricted)

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Blake Gillikin (Unrestricted)

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Isaac Yiadom (Unrestricted)

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Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Unrestricted)

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Zack Baun (Unrestricted)

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Zach Wood (Unrestricted)

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Johnathan Abram (Unrestricted)

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Ty Summers (Unrestricted)

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Ugo Amadi (Unrestricted)

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Ryan Connelly (Unrestricted)

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Malcolm Roach (Unrestricted)

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Storm Norton (Unrestricted)

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Keith Kirkwood (Unrestricted)

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Bryan Edwards (Unrestricted)

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Andrew Dowell (Unrestricted)

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Eno Benjamin (Unrestricted)

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James Washington (Unrestricted)

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Calvin Throckmorton (Restricted)

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Adam Prentice (Restricted)

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Troy Pride Jr. (Restricted)

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Miller Forristall (Exclusive rights)

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Jabari Zuniga (Exclusive rights)

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kirk Merritt (Exclusive rights)

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Rashid Shaheed (Exclusive rights)

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Koda Martin (Exclusive rights)

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Kawaan Baker (Exclusive rights)

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Niko Lalos (Exclusive rights)

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Jack Heflin (Exclusive rights)

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