Thomas was the only defensive tackle the Saints signed as an undrafted free agent. During the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans grabbed Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton at No. 71 overall in the third round. The Saints also drafted defensive lineman Fadil Diggs, who played with the Syracuse Orange, at No. 254 overall in the seventh round.

NFL draft experts have been critical of the New Orleans Saints' 2025 rookie class, ranking them as low as bottom-five in the league.

The New Orleans Saints were in the headlines for a majority of the offseason leading up to the NFL Draft because they were the team closest linked to Shedeur Sa

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr confirmed he has a shoulder injury and has remained in "constant communication" with the team. Carr addressed his situation at a recent church service in Las Vegas. He added he has "been dealing with people lying about me."

Saints quarterback Derek Carr stated publicly for the first time that he has a shoulder injury, but stopped short of disclosing any specifics about how or when it happened, or how it might affect his availability to play during the coming season.