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Saints Shock Linebacker Room With Kaden Elliss Signing
25 Mar
Summary
- Saints add linebacker Kaden Elliss to bolster defense.
- Elliss brings productive, youthful talent replacing Demario Davis.
- This move signifies smart rebuilding for the Saints' future.
The New Orleans Saints, despite not entering the offseason as strong contenders, have been active in strengthening their roster, particularly on offense with additions like Noah Fant, David Edwards, and Travis Etienne. However, their most impactful move may be on defense.
Recently, PFF highlighted the acquisition of former Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss as a major success. Elliss, who spent three seasons with Atlanta and became a full-time starter logging over 1,000 snaps annually, is expected to replace Demario Davis. Buday noted Elliss's consistent high-level performance, ranking among the top linebackers in recent years.
This signing is particularly significant given the Saints' potential departure of Cameron Jordan and the loss of Davis. Elliss offers comparable productivity to Davis but with a younger profile, injecting optimism into the Saints' long-term prospects. This strategic acquisition aligns with the team's need to build for the future, especially with a franchise quarterback in place.
