New Orleans Saints decline 2021 first-rounder Payton Turner's fifth-year option, ending his rookie contract after injury-hampered performance.

The New Orleans Saints have declined the fifth-year option for 2021 first-round pick Payton Turner, who now enters his final year of his rookie contract. Turner's performance has been hindered by injuries, missing 36 games in three seasons and accumulating only three career sacks. Selected 28th overall in the 2021 draft from the University of Houston, this decision was expected given his struggles.