The New Orleans Saints are aiming for significant improvement in the 2025 NFL season and are already working toward that goal. The team, led by star running back Alvin Kamara, has confirmed the acquisition of a former Super Bowl finalist with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts.
During the 2024 season, the Saints faced significant challenges on defense, conceding an average of 23.4 points per game and ranking 19th in the league in points allowed. As a result, the team, led by star Kamara, set its sights on a former teammate of Hurts.
The New Orleans organization is already taking steps to improve its defense. In February, they took the first step by hiring Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator. His task will be to revitalize a defense that allowed an average of 379.9 yards per game in 2024.
New Saints player who played alongside Hurts on the Eagles
The newest addition to the Saints after playing in Philadelphia alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts is none other than tight end Jack Stoll, who was with the Eagles from 2021 to 2023. The 27-year-old recorded 20 receptions for 183 yards during his time with the team, including being part of the roster in Super Bowl 2023 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jack Stoll, the new player of the New Orleans Saints
How did Stoll play in Super Bowl 2023?
In Super Bowl LVII of 2023, where the Eagles lost 35-38 to the Chiefs, Stoll played as a tight end for Philadelphia, but had a relatively low-key role. Hurts’ teammate did not record any receptions in the game, although he was part of the offense in some plays, but without a notable impact.
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How long did Stoll and Hurts share a team?
Jack Stoll and Jalen Hurts were teammates on the Philadelphia Eagles since the 2021 season, when Stoll joined as an undrafted free agent. Hurts had already arrived in the second round of the 2020 draft. They were teammates until the 2024 season, when Stoll left Philadelphia for a brief stint with the Miami Dolphins.
