The New Orleans Saints defensive line received a pretty hefty makeover during the offseason, which was mainly on the interior part of the line. The team was able to land Nick Fairley in free agency, and doubled down by taking Sheldon Rankins with their first-round selection. Injuries put a big dent in the team’s plan to use Hau’oli Kikaha off the edge, and veterans were brought in to help fill the void.
Our position outlook series for next year’s Saints picks up again by looking at the defensive big men in the trenches.