New Orleans Saints Defense Counting On Continued Development From Jordan Howden In His Second Season

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The remaining free agent Safety pool is probably the deepest by position at this point. Several of these guys will sign somewhere before the start of the season. If the Saints aren't comfortable after mandatory minicamp in what they have at Safety this is a well they could dip in to. There's also the waiver wire on cutdown if starters are set but depth is still a concern. The Saints have some available cap space to still sign a free agent before the start of training camp. The question is what position that money would be best spent on. Could it be OL, WR, Slot Coverage Corner, or Safety?

Safeties remaining in Free Agency are:

Best Remaining Safety Free Agents, 2024:​

  • Justin Simmons
  • Eddie Jackson
  • Marcus Maye
  • Micah Hyde
  • Quandre Diggs
  • Jamal Adams
  • Tracy Walker
  • Jayron Kearse
  • Adrian Phillips
  • Tashaun Gipson
  • Kareem Jackson
  • Keanu Neal
  • Rudy Ford
  • Ryan Neal
  • Adrian Amos
  • John Johnson
Source: https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nfl-free-agents-best-available-players/
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Interesting that Simmons especially hasn't been signed. He's now 30-yrs. old, but I haven't read anything stating that there has been any fall-off in performance.

I just searched Google, and found an article where Simmons said the following:

“Honestly, I am looking for a team that is going to give me the best opportunity to play at the level I have been playing at, and on top of that, I am looking for a team that is a contender and is ready to win,” Simmons told The Denver Post. “I feel like I bring a lot to the table leadership-wise but also in my play. I think I can help whichever team it is reach their dreams and goals of winning a Super Bowl.”

That limits his options. Knowing how many teams that he considers contenders, and a fit, that need a safety, is a limiting factor also.

There are some quality safeties on that list that still haven't signed with anyone.