For a decade, the New Orleans Saints’ defense has been defined by Cam Jordan and Demario Davis. But as the legendary linebacker enters the twilight of a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career at 37, the Saints find themselves at a crossroads. Coming off a turbulent 6-11 season in 2025, the franchise finally has its offensive anchor in Tyler Shough. Now, to truly accelerate this “retool on the fly,” New Orleans must secure its next defensive pillar.
