Defensive tackles

Locks:

• David Onyemata
• Sheldon Rankins
• Malcom Brown
• Shy Tuttle

On the bubble:

• Taylor Stallworth

Long shots:

• Jalen Dalton
• Malcom Roach

We shouldn’t expect much shakeup here: the Saints have found a formula that works. Onyemata and Rankins function best as co-starters at the three-technique spot, with Brown playing almost 20 snaps per game at nose tackle in base sets and obvious run situations. Tuttle’s emergence as an undrafted rookie gem should earn him more snaps in 2020, but that’s the only major change.

Still, Roach is a name to keep track of. He played well for the Longhorns and received draftable grades from a few media outlets. If he has what it takes to compete at the next level, the Saints will find room for him. He just has to outplay a few veterans and practice squad call-ups (Stallworth and Dalton) to earn it.