Gwacham, a defensive end from Oregon State University drafted in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks, is not new to the Saints defense. He was acquired a day after the Seahawks released him just before the start of the 2015 NFL season. Gwacham played in nine games for the New Orleans Saints and accumulated 2.5 sacks, playing on nine percent of defensive snaps. The sack totals were good enough for fifth-best on the team.
At Oregon State, Gwacham started as a wide receiver, catching one touchdown pass as a Sophomore in 2012.