Like every other NFL team, the New Orleans Saints remain prepared for a number of contingencies. On Monday, one of their worst-feared came to pass, with starting quarterback Drew Brees sidelined for at least six weeks with a hand injury.
The immediate answers to the question that poses are clear: backups Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill can fill in for Brees during his recovery. But who else is out for the Saints to consider? There are free agents available who have spent time in the Saints’ system and others who have competed for a Super Bowl title. Here’s four options for the Saints to consider, made up of players both already on the team and available in free agency.