Trade: The #Saints are trading for former #Raiders first-round edge Tyree Wilson, per me and @Mik...
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The post announces a trade where the New Orleans Saints acquired defensive end Tyree Wilson, a former first-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders, in exchange for their 5th-round pick (150th overall) and receiving the Raiders' 7th-round pick (219th overall).[2] Wilson, a 6-6, 263-pound edge rusher drafted 7th overall in 2023, has appeared in 50 of 51 games over three seasons with 91 tackles and 12 sacks but only 7 starts, positioning him as a high-upside addition to the Saints' defense.[2] The trade reflects the Saints' need for edge rush talent after failing to secure a deal for New York Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux, highlighting ongoing NFL draft weekend maneuvering.[2]
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This content is trending due to its breaking nature on NFL Draft Day 2026 (April 25), when trades and selections dominate discussions among fans and analysts.[2] The involvement of a former top-10 pick like Wilson at a relatively low cost sparks debate on his potential revival in New Orleans, amplified by Rapoport's massive following.[2] Timing aligns with heightened interest in team rebuilds, especially for the Saints seeking defensive reinforcements.
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- 1Tyree Wilson was born in Anchorage, Alaska, making him one of the few NFL players from the state.[2]
- 2He earned first-team All-American honors at Texas Tech in 2022 after transferring from Texas A&M.[2]
- 3Despite being a 2023 first-rounder (7th overall), Wilson has only 7 career starts in 50 games played.[2]
- 4The Saints traded their 150th pick, which the Raiders used to select Arizona safety Dalton Johnson.[2]
- 5Wilson stands at an imposing 6-6 and 263 pounds, with 12 career sacks entering the trade.[2]
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NFL Trade: Saints Give Up 5th-Round Pick to Raiders for DE Tyree Wilson, 7th-Round Pick
This all but nixes the potential trade with the Giants and reported interest the Saints had in DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
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