Ed Werder recalls assignment change to cover Saints draft trade

Reporter secured full details despite feeling ill

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

I only remember you changing my assignment last minute, leaving our meeting in NY to fly to New Orleans the night before Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Reporter Ed Werder recalled a last-minute assignment change that sent him from New York to New Orleans the night before the NFL draft. He was feeling sick and had not prepared to

Why it matters: Despite the sudden travel and lack of preparation, the shift allowed him to secure the full details of a trade before the draft began. The assignment was changed during a meeting just prior to the event.

What to watch: The New Orleans Saints continue their 2026 NFL regular season schedule.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-09T20:14:58.728298+00:00

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