What happened: New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been named No. 96 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, the annual ranking voted on by the players themselves. The reveal was published by the league as it counts down the list ahead of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Earning a spot on the player-voted Top 100 is a peer-recognition marker, signaling that opponents and teammates rate Etienne among the league's most impactful players entering the upcoming season. For the Saints, having a back land on the list underscores the role they expect him to play in their 2026 backfield.

What to watch: Watch for the rest of the Top 100 to be revealed in the countdown, and for how Etienne's ranking frames expectations for his workload and production in New Orleans this season.