Saints adjust front seven depth chart after adding players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have updated their front seven depth chart following recent roster changes. With Bryan Bresee suffering a season-ending ACL injury, the team has signed Garrett Nelson and Deion Jones to bolster their defensive line and linebacker corps. Nelson, a former undrafted free agent from Nebraska, will compete for a spot on the edge, while Jones returns home looking to enhance the linebacker group. These additions come as training camp progresses, providing the Saints an opportunity to evaluate their defensive strategies ahead of the preseason.
- •Bryan Bresee suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
- •Saints signed Garrett Nelson and Deion Jones.
- •Nelson will compete as an edge rusher.
- •Jones aims to strengthen the linebacker position.
- •Updated depth chart released as training camp continues.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Updated front seven depth chart after Saints sign multiple players
"The New Orleans Saints added more help on the defensive line, at linebacker, and in the edge rusher rotation. Here's how it changes the depth chart.
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