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New Orleans Saints: David Onyemata’s absence will be felt

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 30: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball as David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The New Orleans Saints got some bad news on Friday when it was announced that defensive tackle David Onyemata would miss six games this year after violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Per Kevin Patra of NFL.com,

The 28-year-old defensive tackle is one of the Saints’ key defenders.