Saints 2021 Defensive End Free Agency Preview Several former 1st round draft picks at defensive end will be hitting free agency looking to revitalize their careers. Could New Orleans add one of them on a cheap deal, as they look to maintain their own depth at the position? Author: Mar 13, 2021 Since arriving as a 1st round draft choice in 2011, defensive end Cameron Jordan has been a consistent star and leader for the New Orleans Saints defense. Even on historically bad defenses through the middle part of the decade, Jordan was respected throughout the league for his production and effort. Jordan had a down year in 2020 by his lofty standards, but fourth-year DE Trey Hendrickson enjoyed a breakout performance. Hendrickson led the team with 13.5 sacks, 25 QB hits, 33 pressures, and 12 tackles for loss, surpassing his three-year career totals in all categories.