Myles Cole

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		8	—	8	1
2025		3	0.0	5	0
2024		8	0.0	8	1

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a bad deal for the New Orleans Saints — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Myles's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DE market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Myles is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Performance Analysis

Myles Cole earns a D- grade as a young defensive end competing for a role with the Saints. New Orleans' defensive line has been retooling, and Cole is one of several options being evaluated. His pass-rush ability has shown occasional flashes, but the consistency and technique needed for a regular rotation spot aren't there yet. The Saints need more production from their edge rushers, and Cole is working toward contributing at that level. He's a developmental player whose ceiling depends on refining his pass-rush moves.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk futures contract flier on a fringe roster player with minimal NFL impact. Five headlines covered the move, mostly noting his Jacksonville roots and Louisiana homecoming angle. The strongest signal here is 'reserve/future contract' — essentially a camp invite with no guaranteed roster spot. Fans are mildly intrigued by the local connection, but expectations remain appropriately low. Cole faces long odds making the 53-man roster and projects as a training camp body at best.