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Saints defensive end Darryl Tapp ready to help at defensive tackle if necessary

During his 12 years in the NFL, Darryl Tapp has learned the importance of being versatile.

He's played defensive end, outside linebacker and has been a regular on special teams units while playing for five different teams.

In 2014, Tapp played a new position at times while with the Detroit Lions. After Nick Fairley suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8 that season, Tapp began to play a little defensive tackle.

And during minicamp with the New Orleans Saints last week, Tapp lined up at defensive tackle for a few team drills as he tries to provide another way to help the team.