2025 NFL Off Season Updates Presented by GoldSheet | New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr threw a curveball at the New Orleans Saints during the offseason, announcing that he may need shoulder surgery and may not be available at the start of the 2025 NFL season. How will first-year head coach Kellen Moore proceed with major questions looming at quarterback?
2025 New Orleans Saints Team Preview
NFC South Odds
| Team | SB LX Odds | NFC | Division | Win Total |
| Bucs | +3000 | +1400 | EV | 9.5 (o -105 / u -115) |
| Falcons | +8000 | +3500 | +240 | 7.5 (o -120 / u EV) |
| Panthers | +12000 | +5500 | +400 | 6.5 (o -125 / u +105) |
| Saints | +20000 | +9000 | +1000 | 6.5 (o +125 / u -150) |
Odds above courtesy of DraftKings as of April 16. The New Orleans Saints finished tied for third in the NFC South last season going 5-12 straight-up, 7-10 against the spread. New Orleans went 5-5 straight-up with Carr at quarterback, and 0-7 without him.
New Orleans Saints Roster Moves
QBs on Roster: Derek Carr (3rd Year w/ Team); Spencer Rattler (2nd Year); Jake Haener (3rd Year); and Ben DiNucci (2nd Year w/ Team)
Coaching Changes: Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will get his first head coaching opportunity and he will also call the Saints’ plays on offense. Former Chargers’ head coach Brandon Staley will serve as the defensive coordinator.
Key Acquisitions: Safety Justin Reid; Wide receiver Brandin Cooks; Defensive lineman Davon Godchaux; Cornerback Isaac Yiadom; and offensive lineman Dillon Radunz
Key Departures: Safety Will Harris; Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling; Offensive lineman Lucas Patrick; and edge rusher Payton Turner
2025 New Orleans Saints Schedule
Home Opponents: Bucs, Panthers, Falcons, Cardinals, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Giants
Road Opponents: Bucs, Panthers, Falcons, Bills, Rams, Dolphins, Seahawks, Bears and Titans
2025 NFL Rule Changes
- Touchbacks on a kickoff will now give the receiving team the ball on the 35-yard line instead of the 30 in an effort to increase more kick returns and discourage touchbacks.
- The regular season overtime rules will now match the postseason overtime rules, as both teams will now have an opportunity to possess the ball regardless of the outcome of the first drive. Per Jon Ferrari of the Eagles, 37.5-percent of last year’s overtime games ended with a first-drive touchdown. The new rule will allow both teams to have the ball.
- The video review booth will have an increased role in assisting the on-field officials. The video assistants can’t put a flag on the field if they believe that the officials missed a call, but they can pick one up if an erroneous flag is thrown (i.e. a facemask penalty is called, but upon video review, it’s determined that the facemask was never actually grabbed).
- Artificial intelligence and lasers will be used to determine the remaining yardage for a first down. The officials are still responsible for spotting the football just like they always have, but technology will now do the job of the chain gang and they will no longer have to run in from the sidelines for a first down measurement. Once the official places the ball down, lasers will determine if the offense reached the first down line and/or how far away they are from reaching that mark.
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