Jonas Sanker takes first-team reps at STAR position for Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Jonas Sanker received the first-team defensive reps at STAR during the New Orleans Saints' OTAs. The move comes after Alontae Taylor's departure, with Sanker having started 16 games as a rookie last season. He recorded 80 total tackles and two interceptions. Sanker previously played more than 500 snaps in the slot at Virginia, indicating potential for success in his new role. The Saints aim to develop Sanker as a key component of their defense in 2026.
- •Sanker began taking first-team reps at STAR last week.
- •He started 16 games in his rookie season with 80 total tackles.
- •The move comes after Alontae Taylor left for the Titans.
- •Sanker has experience in the slot from his time at Virginia.
- •The Saints hope to cultivate Sanker into a defensive star.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Jonas Sanker the New STAR?
"Sanker gets the first reps at STAR during the first set of OTAs.
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