Tyree Wilson was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New Orleans Saints in late April 2026, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (150th overall) with the Raiders receiving a 2026 seventh-round pick (219th overall) in return. Multiple outlets reported the deal around the 2026 NFL Draft, confirming the Saints added Wilson to bolster their edge presence [cite ][cite ][cite ].
Key details:
- Teams: Las Vegas Raiders → New Orleans Saints
- Asset swap: Raiders receive a 2026 fifth-round pick; Saints receive Wilson and a 2026 seventh-round pick
- Wilson’s profile: former first-round pick (7th overall in 2023), 6-foot-5, 263 pounds, career totals around a dozen sacks through 2025, with limited starting experience prior to the trade
- Context: Saints were pursuing pass-rushing help to complement their defensive line, while the Raiders were open to moving Wilson after multiple trade rumors in prior seasons
Impact considerations:
- Saints: adds a young edge defender with starting experience and upside; may slot into rotational snaps with potential for more if he develops consistency
- Raiders: recoups draft capital and clears a portion of the payroll/talent logjam, while freeing a roster spot for other pass-rush options
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, up-to-date snapshot of Wilson’s 2025 season stats and project his potential role with the Saints for 2026, and I can include a short comparison table with Saints’ other edge options.