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The Ceiling and the Floor: Defensive Ends

The defensive end position has been a highlight of New Orleans Saints defenses since the addition of Cameron Jordan back in 2011.

As the veteran nears retirement and the position sees frequent turnover, plenty of questions surround the players that comprise the DE squad. The group will feature one notable newcomer in 2023: rookie Isaiah Foskey from Notre Dame.

With both the new and returning talent in this unit, many consider its ceiling to be notably high. But just how high can this unit go in 2023? Let’s explore some scenarios.

The Ceiling:

Isaiah Foskey explodes onto the scene during the preseason and makes a case to be the starting RDE over Granderson and Kpassagnon.