In particular, the defensive ends stood out, as Cameron Jordan dominated opposing offensive lines and notched 15.5 sacks in 2019, making the Pro Bowl. He was a staple for the New Orleans Saints’ defensive ends.
On the right side of the defensive line, Marcus Davenport posted six sacks and forced three fumbles before his season ended in December with a foot injury. Davenport was sorely missed in the team’s Wild Card loss to Minnesota.
Davenport and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins were both placed on injured reserve with leg injuries, costing the Saints in the postseason as the Minnesota Vikings were relatively unfazed from the defensive front in the Wild Card Playoff.