For the New Orleans Saints, any addition at the linebacker position is of benefit. Two of the projected starters in Alex Anzalone and Kiko Alonso are coming off of season-ending injuries and both have an unfortunately extensive injury history. Anzalone has been cleared to return to football activities while Kiko Alonso will start this season’s version of camp on the physically unable to perform list.
If by chance Alonso is not ready for week one or it’s simply too risky to throw him into full-speed action right away, the Saints have made a great investment in Nigel Bradham, who is expected to sign with the team.