METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints will have at least nine new starters in 2021, thanks to Drew Brees’ retirement, players they let go in free agency, and players they released or traded while shedding more than $110 million from their salary cap.
The good news is that New Orleans’ roster still should be loaded enough to contend for a fifth consecutive NFC South title with elite players such as wide receiver Michael Thomas, running back Alvin Kamara, offensive tackles Terron Armstead and Ryan Ramczyk, defensive end Cameron Jordan, linebacker Demario Davis and safety Marshon Lattimore.