The New Orleans Saints have bolstered their secondary by signing cornerback Isaac Yiadom to a three-year contract, according to his agent AJ Vaynerchuk.
Contract Details
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is valued at $9 million, with a maximum potential of $10.5 million and $4.86 million guaranteed.
Yiadom’s Journey and Performance
Yiadom, 29, is no stranger to the Saints, having played for New Orleans during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2023, he appeared in all 17 games, making eight starts and registering 37 tackles along with 14 passes defended.
For the 2024 season, Yiadom suited up for the San Francisco 49ers, where he also played all 17 games and started five. His season highlights included:
- Six passes defended
- One interception
- Two forced fumbles
- Two fumble recoveries
- 46% of defensive snaps played
- 56% of special teams snaps played
NFL Career Overview
Originally a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft, Yiadom has played 104 career games across six teams:
- Denver Broncos
- New York Giants
- Green Bay Packers
- Houston Texans
- New Orleans Saints
- San Francisco 49ers
His return to New Orleans adds valuable depth and experience to the Saints’ secondary as they gear up for the upcoming season.
