Why signing Cedrick Wilson changes the New Orleans Saints' 2024 NFL Draft strategy

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated 3/25/24

The New Orleans Saints made a notable move last week for their offense. They added a veteran wide receiver to provide some depth.

Cedrick Wilson was signed to an affordable two-year deal.

Cedrick Wilson's two-year deal with the Saints carries the following cap numbers, void year will leave $500K in dead money in 2026:

2024: $1.85M
2025: $3.4M

$2.85 million total guarantee. Of that, $1.5M is a signing bonus. His $1.35M base salary is guaranteed in 24.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 21, 2024

Wilson projects as the WR3 on the depth chart behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.

Furthermore, Wilson gives them a bit more proven stability in the receiver room. With his signing, drafting a receiver in round one seems less likely at this point.

New Orleans needs more impactful help in the trenches, both offensively and defensively. Do not be shocked if they target an offensive tackle or interior offensive lineman with their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Saints pick 14th overall as of now. We all know that they love to be active and move up, but staying put may provide the most value in this year's class.

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