4 NFL Draft replacements for potential Saints salary cap casualties

The New Orleans Saints face tough salary cap cuts, opening the door for cheap replacements through prospects picked in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Potential loss: G/C Nick Easton

Salary cap savings: $4 million

Replacement: Netane Muti, Fresno State

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Muti shares some similarities to standout Saints center Erik McCoy — he moves easily around the field with crisp footwork and sets an aggressive tone, understanding that you don’t have to play passive in pass protection. If he sees an opportunity to put hands on an opponent, he doesn’t hesitate to go for it. He’s also started games at both left tackle and left guard, which is exactly what the Saints need. Medicals will be huge considering his history of Achilles and Lisfranc injuries.

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