New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has agreed to a new contract with the franchise. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Saints Tight End Juwan Johnson Agrees to New Contract

by: Michael McDaniel

Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 03:29 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 03:29 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has agreed to a new contract with the franchise. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Here are the details of Johnson's new deal to remain in New Orleans.

by: Michael McDaniel

Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 03:29 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 03:29 PM EDT

The New Orleans Saints have reached an agreement with tight end Juwan Johnson on a new three-year contract, according to Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The 28-year-old Johnson's new deal will pay him in excess of $30 million over the life of the contract.

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Johnson caught a career-high 50 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns last season. In his five seasons in New Orleans, Johnson has hauled in 146 receptions for 1,622 yards and 18 scores.