New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Friday that the club has signed free agent cornerback Jayden Price. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- Price joins the Saints fresh off a season with the UFL's Arlington Renegades where he led the league with 13 passes defensed in addition to 27 tackles and a split-sack. He also tallied 337 kickoff return yards and 194 punt return yards, which ranked second in the league, in 10 games. He joins the Saints alongside fellow Renegades team member tight end Seth Green.
- Price also played one game for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024, returning a kickoff for 22 yards.
- Price spent the 2024 training camp and preseason with the Atlanta Falcons after signing as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in all three preseason contests and recorded 14 tackles (nine solo).
- The 5-11, 185-pound cornerback attended North Dakota State University from 2018-2023. After taking a redshirt season, Price played five seasons with the Bison appearing in 71 games with 54 starts, recording 107 tackles (73 solo), 17 passes defensed, three interceptions, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He also returned 63 punts for 910 yards and five touchdowns. He reunites on the Saints with former college teammate offensive lineman Dillon Radunz.
- A three-year starter at quarterback and defensive back at Mulvane High School in Kansas, Price finished his career passing for 4,536 yards and 51 touchdowns. He set school records for rushing yards (3,359), touchdowns (50), and career points (306). He was named to the All-League first team twice as well as Offensive League MVP in addition to an All-League second team nod on defense.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with offensive tackle Barry Wesley, tight end Seth Green and cornerback Jayden Price. Check out Wesley, Green and Price in action during their NFL careers.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore.
Atlanta Falcons center Michal Menet (72) and offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) works during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive linemen Jalen Mayfield (77), left, and Barry Wesley (69) work during the NFL team's football practice, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) lines up during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Barry Wesley (69) lines up during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons tied 13-13.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) stands o the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) runs during an NFL preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Seth Green (47) is seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 31-16.
Houston Texans tight end Seth Green (87) runs after catching a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) in action during the second half of an preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
North Dakota State cornerback Jayden Price (23) and safety Dom Jones react after breaking up an Arizona pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jayden Price (36) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
