Saints acquire Raiders EDGE Tyree Wilson, seventh-rounder for pick 150

Low-risk addition of high-upside former first-rounder.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 251 min read

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What happened: The New Orleans Saints are trading for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Tyree Wilson, per @RapSheet and @MikeGarafolo. The deal sends Wilson and a seventh-round pick to New Orleans in exchange for the Saints' No. 150 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wilson, a former first-round pick, joins a Saints defense seeking more pass-rush potential.

Why it matters: This provides New Orleans with a high-ceiling edge talent at minimal cost during draft week. The Saints, who recently traded up into the top 10 from the Giants, continue reshaping their roster aggressively. It's viewed as low-risk, high-reward if Wilson unlocks his tools in their system.

By the numbers: {"trade":{"Saints receive":["Tyree Wilson","7th-round pick"],"Raiders receive":["Pick 150"]}}

What to watch: Monitor Saints' top-10 draft pick and Wilson's role in their 2026 defensive plans.

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@RapSheet Apr 25, 2:22 PM ET

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Saints acquire Raiders EDGE Tyree Wilson, seventh-rounder for pick 150

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