The Saints cleared a big chunk of cap space by restructuring quarterback Derek Carr's contract and they continued to carve out some spending room with a series of other contractural maneuvers this week.

Some moves we expected, but the New Orleans Saints found a way to surprise us by restructuring their deal with a player many thought was on the outs.

Defensive end Carl Granderson has been with the New Orleans Saints for the entirety of his six-year NFL career. He's gone from an undrafted rookie out of Wyoming in 2018 to one of the team's most consistent defensive players.