Saints Linebackers May Have A Much Different Look This Coming Season
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebackers Demario Davis (56) and Pete Werner (20). Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
An offseason outlook for the New Orleans linebackers.
By Bob Rose - Athlon Sports
Brandon Staley is the new defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. Staley hopes to revive a recently formidable defense that performed at a putrid level during the 2024-25 season.
The Saints ranked 30th in yards allowed, 27th against the pass, and 31st against the run and yards per rush while ranking near the bottom of the league in sacks. Stars like DE Cameron Jordan, LB Demario Davis, and S Tyrann Mathieu are in their mid-30s.
The Saints have run predominantly 4-3 or 4-2-5 defense for over two decades. Staley has run a 3-4 scheme throughout his coaching career. He'll be expected to do the same in New Orleans.
Do the Saints have enough quality linebackers to successfully run Staley's system? That's what today's article explores. ...
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> Morning Break: Saints evaluate 2025 NFL Scouting combine prospects
OTHER SOURCES:
> LouisianaSports.net: Saints begin new era with seven-round mock draft
> MSN: ESPN: Former Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan may become a Saints salary cap casualty
> AtoZ Sports: New Orleans Saints make their first of many tough decisions this offseason, and it's actually an incredibly smart move
> LouisianaSports.net: Saints release running back Jamaal Williams
> Sportskeeda: “No way they keeping him” - Saints fans react to Juwan Johnson’s interaction with Shedeur Sanders ahead of TE’s free-agency decision
> Athlon Sports: NFL Draft Analyst Has Saints Going With Surprising Pick In Second Mock Projection
> WGNO: New Orleans Saints release running back Jamaal Williams
> AtoZ Sports: Saints 2025 NFL mock draft reaction: New Orleans picks prized prospect that dominated Scouting Combine
> AtoZ Sports: NFC rival steals one of Kellen Moore's assistants who was about to get a promotion from the Saints
> LouisianaSports.net: Two possible surprise Saints first round picks
> AtoZ Sports: Saints veteran recruits Shedeur Sanders at NFL Scouting Combine, but he may not even be in New Orleans next year
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...void-reunion-with-70-million-28-year-old-pat3
https://sportsnaut.com/new-orleans-saints-shedeur-sanders-draft-projection/
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...-join-nfc-south-rival-in-free-agency-jackson3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...his-shocking-2025-nfl-mock-draft-01jnh356fsr0
https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/news/could-eagles-cut-ties-with-96-million-star-to-patriots-pat3
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.. BREAKING: Saints CUT Jamaal Williams… What’s Next?
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.. The Real Winners & Losers from the NFL Combine
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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebackers Demario Davis (56) and Pete Werner (20). Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
An offseason outlook for the New Orleans linebackers.
By Bob Rose - Athlon Sports
Brandon Staley is the new defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. Staley hopes to revive a recently formidable defense that performed at a putrid level during the 2024-25 season.
The Saints ranked 30th in yards allowed, 27th against the pass, and 31st against the run and yards per rush while ranking near the bottom of the league in sacks. Stars like DE Cameron Jordan, LB Demario Davis, and S Tyrann Mathieu are in their mid-30s.
The Saints have run predominantly 4-3 or 4-2-5 defense for over two decades. Staley has run a 3-4 scheme throughout his coaching career. He'll be expected to do the same in New Orleans.
Do the Saints have enough quality linebackers to successfully run Staley's system? That's what today's article explores. ...
Read the Full Story - Athlon Sports
MORE SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
https://saintsreport.com/threads/rb-jamaal-williams-released-1-59m-savings.520385/unread
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saints-release-rb-jamaal-williams
https://whodatdish.com/tyrann-mathi...could-release-him-this-offseason-01jngqvzw2wy
https://collegefootballnetwork.com/new-orleans-saints-7-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-march/
https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/former-detroit-lions-rb-released-by-saints
https://motorcyclesports.net/astoni...truggles-with-a-47-million-salary-cap-shadow/
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...available-superstar-with-derek-carr-ties-pat3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...mpressive-haul-in-new-mock-draft-01jnh3z9aey8
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/salary-cap-impact-saints-releasing-221814149.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/2025-nfl-draft-johnson-tyler-180956663.html
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-or...ses-ex-lions-rusher-two-underwhelming-seasons
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-or...ill-new-orleans-saints-biggest-offseason-need
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/vikings-hire-saints-assistant-jordan-224510204.html
https://motorcyclesports.net/a-rega...eans-saints-prepare-to-redefine-their-roster/
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/arti..._dominated_scouting_combine/s1_17313_41848479
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:
> New Orleans Saints terminate contract of veteran running back Jamaal Williams
> Morning Break: Saints evaluate 2025 NFL Scouting combine prospects
OTHER SOURCES:
> LouisianaSports.net: Saints begin new era with seven-round mock draft
> MSN: ESPN: Former Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan may become a Saints salary cap casualty
> AtoZ Sports: New Orleans Saints make their first of many tough decisions this offseason, and it's actually an incredibly smart move
> LouisianaSports.net: Saints release running back Jamaal Williams
> Sportskeeda: “No way they keeping him” - Saints fans react to Juwan Johnson’s interaction with Shedeur Sanders ahead of TE’s free-agency decision
> Athlon Sports: NFL Draft Analyst Has Saints Going With Surprising Pick In Second Mock Projection
> WGNO: New Orleans Saints release running back Jamaal Williams
> AtoZ Sports: Saints 2025 NFL mock draft reaction: New Orleans picks prized prospect that dominated Scouting Combine
> AtoZ Sports: NFC rival steals one of Kellen Moore's assistants who was about to get a promotion from the Saints
> LouisianaSports.net: Two possible surprise Saints first round picks
> AtoZ Sports: Saints veteran recruits Shedeur Sanders at NFL Scouting Combine, but he may not even be in New Orleans next year
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https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...void-reunion-with-70-million-28-year-old-pat3
https://sportsnaut.com/new-orleans-saints-shedeur-sanders-draft-projection/
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/saint...eplace-fan-favorite-with-1-233-yard-star-pat3
https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/new...ng-chase-young-new-orleans-saints-makes-sense
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...-join-nfc-south-rival-in-free-agency-jackson3
https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/...his-shocking-2025-nfl-mock-draft-01jnh356fsr0
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.. Saints Targeting ELITE Playmakers In Round One Of NFL Draft?! | Kellen Moore Rebuilding Offense!.. How Kellen Moore Is Assembling ELITE Coaching Staff With Saints | Scott Linehan Slam Dunk Hire?.. New Orleans Saints DRAFT SUPERSTAR Tyler Warren To Lead Off 7-Round Mock Draft.. Will Saints Release Tyrann Mathieu? | Would Move Make Sense For New Orleans? .. Which Major Assets Can The New Orleans Saints Afford To Trade For??.. New Orleans Saints Draft Rumors Are HEATING UP Around Tyler Warren .. BREAKING: Saints CUT Jamaal Williams… What’s Next?.. Saints Targeting TOP Free Agent Safeties?! | Tyrann Mathieu's Future With New Orleans In Doubt?! .. The Real Winners & Losers from the NFL Combine.. NFL Insider Reports Saints May Consider Releasing Tyrann Mathieu.. New Orleans Saints released RB Jamaal Williams clearing $1.59M of cap.. Saints Get FASTER in New NFL Mock Draft.. Gayle Benson wishes everyone a Happy Mardi Gras from Rex parade.. Tanking is Toxic> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD