The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means getting wayyyyy ahead of ourselves as we look toward the upcoming Saints season. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his way too early 53-man roster projection for next season and which positions will feature the biggest questions. We'll also break down the latest on some veteran free agent signings and hear Saints GM Mickey Loomis' latest comments about Cam Jordan and Alvin Kamara.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what to make of Martin Emerson Jr.

SEGMENT 2: The rundown ... Loomis has interesting comments on Cam and AK

SEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection ... offense

SEGMENT 4: 53-man roster projection ... defense

Check out the full 53-man roster projection here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-way-too-early-53-man-projection-here-s-where-things-stand-after-2026-nfl-draft

Alvin Kamara's future with the New Orleans Saints has been one of the big topics of the offseason, and the Saints' all-time leading rusher finally shared his thoughts on the subject. So what does it all mean? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on AK's comments on the state of the team and offseason additions. One thing is clear: AK wants and plans to be back, but will the team agree? We'll also chat with former Saints RT and Super Bowl champion Jon Stinchcomb about the Saints' draft haul and preview the upcoming rookie minicamp.

SEGMENT 1: Alvin Kamara speaks, and here's what to know

SEGMENT 2: John Stinchcomb breaks down Saints draft picks, team outlook

SEGMENT 3: Saints rebuilt depth the key to newfound optimism

SEGMENT 4: Rookie minicamp preview ... here's what we're watching for

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the book for the New Orleans Saints, and they didn't waste ANY time getting a lot faster. In this WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break it all down after a wild 72 hours of draft action that included eight picks, three new WRs and a blindsiding trade for a recent top-10 pick. We'll also chat with Dalton Wasserman of the Preferred Walk-On podcast and takes from our new coworker Mario Jerez before detailing the 10-man UDFA class and a lot more. Let's do it.

SEGMENT 1: Here are the picks. Don't blink -- you'll miss 'em

SEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis' draft breakdown ... and why you should be very confident in Jordyn Tyson

SEGMENT 3: Hearing from Dalton Wasserman, Mario Jerez and Christen Miller

SEGMENT 4: Breaking down Saints UDFA class a post-draft veteran signing

NFL Draft Week 2026 is officially here. Are you ready? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, New Orleans Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller do their best to sort out the last-minute draft takes, like if Jordyn Tyson's late rise is for real or just a smokescreen? We'll also chat with NFL draft analyst Justin Melo for prospect insight before breaking down mock draft 3.0, a 7-round edition predicting all eight Saints draft selections.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is the Jordyn Tyson hype for real?

SEGMENT 2: Fact or fiction ... NFL Draft takes edition

SEGMENT 3: Draft analyst Justin Melo breaks down key prospects

SEGMENT 4: Mock draft 3.0 ... this time it's all 7 rounds

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to solve, but they don't seem to be in any particular hurry to provide the answers. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what we learned from Kellen Moore at the annual NFL owners meetings, including the latest on Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. We also share our exclusive interviews with new Saints QB Zach Wilson and LB Kaden Elliss before making our picks for who will be the new team captains in 2026.

SEGMENT 1: What we learned from Kellen Moore at owners meetings + more international vibes

SEGMENT 2: We chat with Zach Wilson + what to make of the signing

SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints LB Kaden Elliss

SEGMENT 4: Picking the new captains ... who steps up into new leadership roles?

The New Orleans Saints are the kings of the draft day trades, but they've only ever gone one direction with Mickey Loomis at GM. Could that finally change this year? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their annual trade mock draft, with Steve trading up and Jeff (gasp) trading down (and things get a bit wild in this one). We also break down the latest news and what Bryan Bresee's 5th year option means for his future before listening to our 1-on-1 interview with new Saints TE Noah Fant.

SEGMENT 1: Bryan Bresee's 5th year option & Saints dig deep on WR class

SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints TE Noah Fant

SEGMENT 3: Steve trade mock ... going up

SEGMENT 4: Jeff trade mock ... going down

The New Orleans Saints didn't wait around, filling most of their major needs with big-time free agent signings. So what's left to do? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their thoughts on a big-ticket free agency, talk about a possible Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne tandem operation and then re-rank the Saints' remaining needs. We also sit down 1-on-1 with Etienne as he leans in on a Louisiana homecoming.

SEGMENT 1: Saints Rundown ... big deals and Banana Ball QBs

SEGMENT 2: Takeaways from sitdowns with Saints free agents

SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with new Saints RB Travis Etienne

SEGMENT 4: Re-ranking Saints needs after first wave of free agency

It's officially pro day circuit time, so what are the biggest takeaways from LSU's pro day and how could we have just watched the Saints' top draft pick? On the latest, jam-packed edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what we saw out in Baton Rouge and chat exclusively with Saints DE Chris Rumph and new LG David Edwards before breaking down our picks in mock draft 2.0.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is little Nuss back? How about Mansoore?

SEGMENT 2: Latest on Cam Jordan and we chat with Saints DE Chris Rumph

SEGMENT 3: Exclusive with David Edwards ... is he exactly what this OL has been missing?

SEGMENT 4: Mock draft 2.0 ... is CB the answer?