The Saints didn’t see any of that yesterday. And disruptive he was, as he contributed to a formidable Lions defensive front that included a young Pro Bowl player in Ndamukong Suh, a veteran Pro Bowl player in Kyle Vanden Bosch, and a solid presence in Cliff Avril. The trio’s best year was 2013, which also happened to be Fairley’s best season in terms of sacks (6).
It’s now several years after the Detroit Lions decided not to renew Fairley’s contract. The heavyweight defensive tackle finds himself with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints’ defensive front is not nearly as dominant as what he was used to in the Motor City.