For a large part of training camp, Kyle Wilson seemed like he might be the odd man out in the Saints secondary, a veteran who could fall victim to a numbers game at cornerback.
But the veteran defensive back stuck with the Saints, and he’s become an integral piece for a defensive backfield that has battled injuries all season long.
Wilson, brought in to compete at the nickel, has proven he can fill almost any spot that opens. Used at cornerback, in the slot and at free safety, Wilson turned in a tour de force performance against Indianapolis last week, stepping in for an injured Damian Swann and responding with two tackles, two pass breakups and a brilliant interception at the end of the first half.