Saints consider alternative pick to Bryan Bresee in NFL re-draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
In a re-draft of the 2023 NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints opted for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. instead of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee. This decision follows a disappointing draft performance, with four of the Saints' seven picks no longer on the team. Porter, currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is recognized for his playmaking ability, while Bresee remains under contract uncertainty. The Saints faced challenges in their secondary, with Porter potentially enhancing their defensive lineup alongside Kool-Aid McKinstry. The analysis suggests that pursuing Porter could have addressed cornerback deficiencies that have emerged post-2023.
- •Saints chose Joey Porter Jr. over Bryan Bresee in re-draft analysis.
- •Only Bryan Bresee remains from the Saints' 2023 draft class.
- •Porter has 31 passes defensed in his first three seasons.
- •Current cornerback Quincy Riley is projected as a starter.
- •This shift could impact the Saints' defensive performance moving forward.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Saints pass on Bryan Bresee in 2023 NFL re-draft
"The Saints passed on Bryan Bresee to address their defense at another position in this 2023 re-draft. How would picking Joey Porter Jr. change things?
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