The New Orleans Saints made significant defensive improvements in 2017, helping propel them to an NFC South title. The Saints linebacking corps, while showing improvement, still remains perhaps the thinnest and most limited squads on the team. New Orleans added A.J. Klein and Manti Te'o as free agents a year ago, then drafted the athletic Alex Anzalone in the 3rd round to go along with Craig Robertson, perpetually among the team's leading tacklers.
Robertson again had a solid season, finishing second in tackles while adding 2 interceptions, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.