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Saints 2021 offseason preview: Defensive backs

The Saints secondary had one of their better years in recent memory in 2020. They finished as a top-5 passing defense for the first time since 2013, and finished tied for first in the NFL in interceptions with 18. Malcolm Jenkins returned to the team that drafted him after six years with the Philadelphia Eagles, and tied the team lead in interceptions with 3. Marcus Williams and Janoris Jenkins also intercepted 3 passes, while Marshon Lattimore and Patrick Robinson managed to get 2 each. Former Gator C.J. Gardner-Johnson continued to make great strides as well, playing the fifth most snaps in the secondary and transitioning to more of a slot corner/box safety role.