Ranking the Saints defensive position groups going into 2020 offseason

Which position group reigns supreme for the New Orleans Saints defense, and where must they add upgrades? Cornerback, linebacker stand out.

Defensive ends

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Cameron Jordan turned in one of the best seasons of his career, highlighting a personal-best 15.5 sacks with four takedowns of Matt Ryan against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. But who’s starting opposite him in 2020? Trey Hendrickson made great improvements and is headed for a contract year. Marcus Davenport also visibly improved as the year wore on, but a troubling Lisfranc injury threatens his long-term projection. Behind those three, second-year pro Carl Granderson (who needs to work on his dance moves) and Mario Edwards (a potential salary cap casualty) will look to earn more playing-time.

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