The Saints linebacker spot figures to have three spots spoken for, and training camp will help shed some light on how many and who ends up making it.
Just one day separates us from the first Saints training camp practice. Wednesday morning is when things start for New Orleans, as they get things going from UC-Irvine for the next several weeks. Ross Jackson and I will be out there to provide plenty of coverage, and it starts Tuesday evening when we speak with head coach Dennis Allen.
Oct 8, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu celebrates with linebacker Demario Davis after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports / Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY SportsDemario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay Jr.
Outside of the starters, how many linebackers do the Saints keep and who are they going to be? D'Marco Jackson is one of the main frontrunners for a spot, entering his third season with New Orleans. His value on special teams is often overlooked, but is a staple for Darren Rizzi. Nephi Sewell saw action in 16 games last season, primarly being on special teams as well, but is recovering from a torn ACL suffered against the Bucs in Week 17 and starts on the PUP list.
While this may not seem like the most entertaining or pressing battle, it certainly is a thing and is obviously important for New Orleans to get right.We highlighted Willie Gay Jr. as a Wild Card during the defensive end preview as someone who could be the new Zack Baun in this defense. Gay Jr. is a fireball when it comes to his energy and personality, and fresh off another Super Bowl win with the Chiefs, he looks to add some missing elements and elevate the defense.
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