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Can Saints' preseason defensive line depth transfer to regular season?

If the first two preseason games are any indication, the New Orleans Saints could benefit this season from a deep group of defensive linemen.

Everyone already knows about All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan, and the Saints expect improvement from their top-three defensive tackles Tyeler Davison, Sheldon Rankins and David Onyemata.

In today's NFL, though, with offenses often operating at a faster pace than in previous eras, depth is crucial along the defensive line as most teams heavily rotate their linemen to keep everyone fresh throughout the game.

This training camp and preseason has featured several presumed backup defensive linemen showcase their skills.