On Sunday the Saints claimed free agent defensive players Mike Mauti and Obum Gwacham off waivers. These additions represent depth at linebacker and potential at the defensive end positions. Also, chutzpah.
Following roster cuts to get down to the league-mandated final 53 roster cutoff, the New Orleans Saints claimed LB Michael Mauti and rookie DE Obum Gwacham off waivers, per Evan Woodbery of NOLA.com. Let's have a look at each of these guys and speculate what their role may be, if any, on the team this year and going forward.
Michael Mauti (age 25) played high school ball in Mandeville, Louisiana, before graduating early and enrolling at Penn State where he was rostered from 2008-2012.