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Trading for Jakeem Grant would mean low-risk, high-reward for Saints

The winds of change are blowing in south Florida, and the New Orleans Saints could benefit from it. The Miami Dolphins promoted longtime scouting director Chris Grier to general manager, and he hired former New England Patriots de facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores as his first head coach. Those changes — and instability at quarterback, among other positions — mean the Dolphins could be looking to stockpile assets as they rebuild their roster.

If that’s the case, the Saints should get on the phone and start calling after Dolphins wide receiver and returns specialist Jakeem Grant. Here’s why:

Grant joined the NFL as a sixth round pick back in 2016, and immediately assumed duties fielding punts and kickoffs.