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Chiefs, Saints Free Agency Moves Foreshadow Jeremiyah Love's Draft Spot

Chiefs, Saints Free Agency Moves Foreshadow Jeremiyah Love's Draft Spot

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints have made moves in the free agency market for running backs, which suggests they may not draft Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft. Jeremiyah Love, a former Notre Dame running back, might be selected by the Tennessee Titans with the fourth overall pick instead.

Key Facts

  • Jeremiyah Love is a former Notre Dame football player and Heisman Trophy finalist.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year contract worth up to $45 million.
  • The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal worth $52 million.
  • The Chiefs and Saints' signings suggest Jeremiyah Love may not join either team.
  • The Tennessee Titans might draft Love with the fourth overall pick.
  • The Titans have made other defensive moves, including trading for pass rusher Jermaine Johnson.
  • Jeremiyah Love visited the Tennessee Titans recently.
  • Love had significant college stats, with over 1,300 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025.

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