The Saints declined Wilson's fifth-year option Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
As the seventh overall pick in 2023 Draft and a defensive end, Wilson's fifth-year option would have come in at $14.475 million. The pass rusher's career has been disappointing thus far in relation to the draft capital invested in him, so it makes sense that the Saints' trade acquisition is more of a one-year flyer on a once-promising and athletic player and not a commitment to pursue his future. If Wilson can revive his career in 2026 with a better season, the team may look to keep his services in New Orleans long term.
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Saints' Tyree Wilson: Traded to Saints
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The Raiders have traded Wilson and the No. 219 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Saints in exchange for pick No. 150, Rachel Gossen of the team's official site reports.
Wilson is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 35 tackles and 4.0 sacks in 17 games. In his new locale, the seventh overall selection in the 2023 Draft will get a fresh start while giving the Saints -- who were in need of pass-rushing help -- an edge player with some untapped potential.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Finishes with 4.0 sacks
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Wilson concluded the 2025 regular season with 35 tackles (25 solo), including 4.0 sacks, a pass breakup, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 17 games.
For three straight seasons now, the 2023 first-round pick has played between 400 and 500 defensive snaps and recorded 3.5-4.5 sacks. Wilson has been available throughout his NFL career, playing in 50 of a possible 51 regular-season games, though he's started only seven of them.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Racks up 4.5 sacks in 2024
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Wilson made 27 tackles (16 solo), including 4.5 sacks, across 16 regular-season appearances in 2024. He also had one forced fumble.
Wilson modestly improved upon his 3.5-sack rookie campaign in Year 2, though he hasn't yet developed into the type of difference-maker Las Vegas hoped for in selecting him in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Lining up across from a fully healthy Maxx Crosby (ankle) during the 2025 season could go a long way in allowing Wilson to continue his development.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Gets sack in loss
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Wilson recorded four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 29-19 defeat to the Broncos.
The defensive end and 2023 first-round pick remains behind Maxx Crosby and Charles Snowden on the depth chart, though he has played on more than 20 defensive snaps in each of his last nine games. Wilson has 16 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble on the year.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Will play versus Carolina
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Wilson (knee) will play Sunday in Las Vegas' matchup versus the Panthers.
Wilson is set to return to the field after having suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 1 loss to the Chargers. The 2023 first-round pick will serve as a rotational pass rusher behind Maxx Crosby and Janarius Robinson.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Questionable for Sunday
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Wilson (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Reed was sidelined for Week 2 against the Ravens due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 versus the Chargers. The 2023 first-round pick opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, but he finished strong with a full session Friday, which suggests he has a good chance of playing Sunday. If he does suit up, Wilson will provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Janarius Robinson.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Injury gets update
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Wilson suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Wilson's injury is not expected to keep him out for an extended period according to Rapoport, although it's not clear how likely he may be to suit up in Week 2 against the Ravens. More clarity about his availability should come when the team releases its first injury report later in the week.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Leaves game with knee injury
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Wilson (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Wilson sustained the injury early in the first quarter and did not record a tackle before leaving. With Wilson sidelined, Charles Snowden could see additional snaps at defensive end behind starters Maxx Crosby and Janarius Robinson.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Likely to play
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Wilson (illness) is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Wilson maintains the questionable tag, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and was a limited participant Friday. The seventh overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has just one pressure and three tackles through two games. Wilson will look to get on track in a starting role in Week 3.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Questionable to face Steelers
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Wilson (illness) was a limited participant at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Wilson was able to get back to action Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. If he can't play in Week 3, 2021 third-rounder Malcolm Koonce is likely to see more reps on the edge.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Nursing injury
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Wilson (foot) still has no timetable for return, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters that Las Vegas knew Wilson would need to recover from this foot injury when they picked him seventh overall in the 2023 NFL draft. The 23-year-old's recovery is coming along well and he can begin practicing at any time throughout camp.
