2020 NFL Free Agency: Colts’ Eric Ebron could bring huge boost to Saints

The New Orleans Saints will consider every way to improve, including Indianapolis Colts free agents like Eric Ebron and Jabaal Sheard,

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The Indianapolis Colts are up next on our league-wide deep dive into possible free agents the New Orleans Saints could pursue during the 2020 offseason. With only 20 free agents available for the Colts, there are only a few plausible fits for the Saints. Here are Indianapolis’ free agents:

  • LT Anthony Castonzo
  • WR Devin Funchess
  • DE Jabaal Sheard
  • TE Eric Ebron
  • K Adam Vinatieri
  • WR Chester Rogers
  • FS Clayton Geathers
  • WR Dontrelle Inman
  • RT Le’Raven Clark
  • FS Isaiah Johnson
  • S Briean Boddy-Calhoun
  • G Josh Andrews
  • RB Jonathan Williams
  • G Joe Haeg
  • DT Trevon Coley (RFA)
  • WR Marcus Johnson (ERFA)
  • S Kai Nacua (ERFA)
  • S Rolan Milligan (ERFA)
  • WR Daurice Fountain (ERFA)
  • K Chase McLaughlin (ERFA)

A name that will be a top target for many teams, and should be for New Orleans as well is Eric Ebron. The tight end had a down year in 2019 when he played in only 11 games due to an ankle injury, in which drama ensued. The 27-year old was only able to reel in 31 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns. However, his 2017 season was fantastic, and his 2018 season was prolific. Ebron’s 2019 production may have teams on the fence in terms of doling out a huge contract to the tight end. But, should the Saints pursue his services, he would provide another big target, along with excellent route running abilities for the returning quarterback Drew Brees.

Defensive end Jabaal Sheard is another intriguing name that is available from the Colts. At 30-years old, Jabaal has proven durable, and has played above replacement level for his position. He would help solidify some question marks the New Orleans defensive line has heading into 2020.

Finally, Joe Haeg could be brought in as a depth role type of player. His snap count has diminished over the last four seasons, and at one point was a starting interior offensive lineman for Indianapolis. However, at just 26-years old, he could provide competition to players such as Nick Easton and Will Clapp. When Haeg saw the field in 2019, Pro Football Focus gave him a 71.9 grade, which shows that he has the talent.

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