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Saints safety needs a strong preseason to win an uphill battle

31 days until the Saints season opener and Jordan Howden's last chance at the starting role

New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Saints are 31 days away from their first game of the season versus the Arizona Cardinals. This also means we’re 31 days away from seeing who will be the starting free safety. Tyrann Mathieu retiring opens the door for Jordan Howden, and it’s likely Howden’s last opportunity.

Howden is going into his third year. He’s seen some time in his first two seasons, but he’s yet to make his mark as a core part of the Saints defense.