{
  "id": 17114322,
  "title": "ESPN wants Saints to make a bad trade just to help the Chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/espn-wants-saints-to-make-a-bad-trade-just-to-help-the-chiefs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T20:07:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-wants-saints-bad-trade-200716253.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Ben Solak has suggested that the New Orleans Saints make a potentially detrimental trade to assist the Kansas City Chiefs, despite numerous reasons against such a move. The proposed trade would see the Saints trade wide receiver Devaughn Vele for Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, along with the Saints' fifth-round pick in 2027, in exchange for the Chiefs' seventh-round pick.\n\nSolak argues that Vele, despite being an unremarkable target, is a valuable asset for the Chiefs. Vele possesses a strong build and can withstand significant contact, contributing to red zone situations. Additionally, Worthy is a young player, with only one year remaining on his contract, and is scheduled to become a free agent in 2028. Conversely, Vele will turn 29 in December and has three years left on his current contract.\n\nThe compensation trade is unusual, as Solak contends that the Saints should trade Vele and their fifth-round pick for Worthy and the Chiefs' seventh-round pick. The article concludes by advising the Saints to explore their trade options at the upcoming deadline, as trading away Vele may prove to be a significant mistake for the team.",
  "summary": "Here's a stinker of a take from ESPN's Ben Solak. He says the Saints should make this bad trade deadline deal just to help the Kansas City Chiefs.",
  "key_points": [
    "New Orleans Saints may trade Devaughn Vele to Kansas City Chiefs.",
    "Trade would involve Vele, Saints' 2027 5th-round pick for Worthy and Chiefs' 7th-round pick.",
    "Analyst Ben Solak supports the trade, citing Vele's durability and Worthy's contract situation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}