The New Orleans Saints had the NFL s deepest crew of defensive tackles in 2020.
Their interior depth allowed the defensive line to stay fresh late in games and gave them a decided advantage up front.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is tackled by New Orleans defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99). Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY
In the offseason, New Orleans defensive front took a hit when they lost defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to the Jets in free agency.
Later, the team traded run-stuffer Malcom Brown because of salary cap issues.
New Orleans has star defensive tackle David Onyemata returning but didn t add another interior defender in free agency or the draft outside of promising undrafted rookie DT Lorenzo Neal, Jr.
May 22, 2021
Defensive end Carl Granderson was expected to be a potential second-day pick by experts leading up to the 2018 NFL draft.
Unfortunately, Granderson had some legal issues that caused him to fall out of the draft entirely.
The New Orleans Saints signed the talented University of Wyoming product as an undrafted rookie who had 16.5 sacks and 35.5 tackles for loss in college.
Granderson served a six-month sentence as part of a plea bargain from a college incident and would miss training camp and part of his rookie season.
Carolina quarterback P.J. Walker (6) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96). Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Saints UDFA Profile 2021: Eric Burrell
This Wisconsin defensive back proved capable of handling a ton of defensive responsibilities and improved in each of his three years as a starter. Can he muscle his way onto the New Orleans roster as an undrafted rookie?
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The New Orleans Saints prevented a huge offseason need when they applied the franchise tag to free safety Marcus Williams before free agency began in March.
The Saints look set at safety in 2021 with Williams, veteran leader Malcolm Jenkins, and versatile star Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. However, Williams is only signed through this season and Jenkins will turn 34 and has already shown a drop-off in his coverage skills.