Saints decline Payton Turner’s fifth-year option

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The first-round pick from Houston has struggled with injuries throughout his career. The New Orleans Saints will not be picking up the fifth-year option on DE Payton Turner’s contract, according to multiple reports. The Saints have not picked up DE Payton Turner’s fifth year option.— Tina Howell (@TinaHowellNOLA) May 3, 2024 Turner, the Saints’ first-round draft selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, has dealt with a rash of injuries in his first few seasons in the Crescent City. When he has been on the field, he has accumulated 38 total tackles and three sacks in three seasons. This news doesn’t come as a surprise as Turner will now have to stay on the field and produce if he wants to return with the Saints. Otherwise, New Orleans will look to their younger options at edge rusher or address it in the draft or free agency. 12 players officially had their 5th-year options declined:No. 2: Zach WilsonNo. 3: Trey LanceNo. 11: Justin FieldsNo. 15: Mac JonesNo. 16: Zaven CollinsNo. 19: Jamin DavisNo. 20: Kadarius ToneyNo. 22: Caleb FarleyNo. 24: Najee HarrisNo. 28: Payton Turner No. 29: Eric…— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 2, 2024 Make sure you follow Canal Street Chronicles on Twitter at @SaintsCSC, “Like” us on Facebook at Canal Street Chronicles, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel. Follow my personal page @MiguezMatt for more!