On The Hunt Palmer Show we break down the one topic Hunt openly admits he feels least comfortable analyzing — the NFL salary cap — and that’s why we brought in Ross Jackson of Locked On Saints to explain exactly where the New Orleans Saints stand heading into the 2026 league year. The Saints are currently about $8 million over the salary cap, but compared to recent seasons where they were $100 million deep, this may actually be their most manageable situation in years. We dive into what that means for NFL free agency, whether the Saints will be aggressive or simply active, and newham election results which positions make the most sense to address — including interior offensive line, edge rusher, linebacker, and running back. We also discuss the futures of Cam Jordan and Demario Davis, how Brandon Staley’s defense could influence free agency targets, and whether this offseason is about juventus women - inter winning now or building around Tyler Shough for the length of his rookie contract. If you’re looking for a full Saints salary cap breakdown, 2026 free agency preview, and realistic expectations sean longstaff for New Orleans this offseason, this is the episode you need.
