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Saints projected starting offense (plus top backups) before NFL draft

The New Orleans Saints offense is going to look different in 2021. That’s certain after so many starters moved on: Drew Brees of course has retired, while tight ends Josh Hill and Jared Cook were salary cap casualties, as was slot receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Fullback Michael Burton was replaced, too. Experienced guard Nick Easton logged 500-plus snaps last year and remains a free agent.

Some of those starters have been replaced with internal options; others will be subject to training camp competitions between incumbents and players added during the 2021 NFL draft, which is just on the horizon.