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Safety Marcus Williams has quietly emerged as a key to Saints' future

METAIRIE, La. -- Defensive end Cameron Jordan quickly rejected the premise when asked if the New Orleans Saints' roster departures might usher in a new phase.

“Who’s starting over?” said Jordan, who started rattling off the defensive leaders he expects to help guide New Orleans through life after Drew Brees.

The first three names Jordan mentioned: Linebacker Demario Davis, who was a first-team All-Pro in 2019 and a second-team All-Pro in 2020. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, a three-time Pro Bowler. And safety Marcus Williams.

“[We’ve] got young Marcus,” said Jordan, who started joking about whether it’s still OK to call Williams "young" heading into his fifth season.