The Miami Dolphins made waves Monday morning by releasing both Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill - a move that could signal the start of a broader roster reset in South Florida. Whether more dominoes fall remains to be seen, but even if this is where the shake-up ends, one thing is clear: the New Orleans Saints should be making calls, especially when it comes to Chubb.
Let’s start with the fit. The Saints have no shortage of needs heading into 2026, but edge rusher is firmly near the top of the list.
Adding Chubb would give New Orleans the kind of pass-rushing duo that defensive coordinators dream about - pairing him with Chase Young would instantly raise the ceiling of the Saints’ front seven. We're talking about two former top-five overall picks, both with the kind of explosive traits that can wreck a gameplan.
But as always, the devil is in the details - and in this case, the contract.
Chubb was on the books to make $20 million this year before Miami cut ties. That number was never going to stick, and it won’t fly in New Orleans either. The question now becomes: what does the market look like for a player with Chubb’s résumé - and his injury history?
That’s the big variable here. Chubb has shown he can be elite when healthy.
As a rookie, he was in the conversation for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He’s a two-time Pro Bowler.
And in 2023, he put together arguably his best season as a pro - racking up 11 sacks and leading the league with six forced fumbles. That’s the kind of production that changes games and seasons.
But the flip side is hard to ignore. Injuries have been a recurring theme throughout Chubb’s career.
He’s alternated between full seasons and campaigns where he’s barely seen the field. A torn ACL sidelined him for the entire 2024 season, and while he bounced back in 2025 with a solid 8.5-sack performance, the durability concerns remain.
There’s also a bit of a Saints connection worth noting. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley coached Chubb during his time as the Broncos’ outside linebackers coach back in 2019.
It was a short stint, and Chubb’s season was cut short by injury after just four games, but that prior relationship could carry some weight in a potential reunion. Sometimes, familiarity helps when a team is trying to get a player to buy in - especially one coming off a release and looking for the right landing spot.
So what would it take for the Saints to make this work? The key is structure.
If the price tag comes down - and it almost certainly will - New Orleans could be looking at a high-upside addition with manageable risk. A team-friendly deal would make Chubb’s injury history easier to stomach, especially if the Saints can build in protections or incentives tied to playing time and production.
Bottom line: Bradley Chubb is a name to watch. The Saints don’t have to wait for free agency to make a move, and given their need at edge rusher, this is an opportunity worth exploring. If the price is right, and the medicals check out, Chubb could be the kind of swing that pays off in a big way.