2020 Saints roster locks, long-shots, and those on the roster bubble

The New Orleans Saints have assembled a talented 90-man roster for the 2020 season, but which players are locks, long shots, and on the edge

Linebackers

Locks:

  • Demario Davis
  • Alex Anzalone
  • Kiko Alonso
  • Craig Robertson
  • Zack Baun

On the bubble:

  • Kaden Elliss

Long shots:

  • Joe Bachie
  • Andrew Dowell
  • Chase Hansen

This is a tough group to figure out. Baun should earn playing-time sooner or later, but if everyone is healthy then it’s tough to nail down when and where he gets on the field. It doesn’t help that the Saints frequently play just two linebackers at a time, and Davis is the best three-down backer in the NFL for his run-defense instincts, blitz timing, and passing-concept comprehension.

Maybe one of the higher-ranked players slips up in camp, like Anzalone or Alonso (due to injury history) or Robertson (because of age and limitations to special teams). It’s hard to see the Saints keeping six or seven linebackers, even if there are deserving players. Bachie is a much-hyped undrafted free agent pickup, and Elliss was well-regarded last summer. There’s a lot of competition here.

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