The New Orleans Saints could absolutely use another pass rusher in the middle of their defensive line. That’s why they signed Nick Fairley to a four-year contract worth $28-30 million last year before his heart issue was discovered.
But the Saints’ defensive tackle position is still in good shape because it’s led by several young players on the rise, like Sheldon Rankins, Tyeler Davison and David Onyemata.
That’s why it ranks in the middle of the pack at No. 7 in my position-by-position breakdown of New Orleans’ offseason needs:
Current depth chart:
Sheldon Rankins.