The New Orleans Saints protection was revitalized down the stretch in 2025 as Brandon Staley’s protection bought stingy. Chase Young had his greatest season as an expert, and Cameron Jordan turned the clock again, resulting in a return for a remaining season in 2026. EDGE rushers are, at occasions, the anchor of defenses within the NFL. A dominant EDGE is very large for a protection and may cowl up weaknesses.
John Sigler of Saints Wire put collectively an All-NFC South workforce from the 2020s, and his newest installment is EDGE rushers.
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Sigler’s methodology is comprised of AV (approximate worth), courtesy of Pro Football Reference, which favors gamers who play extra snaps, and their very own level system that’s based mostly on All-Pro stage and Pro Bowl berths.
Two Saints have been chosen. Jordan (1st workforce) and Carl Granderson (2nd workforce) symbolize New Orleans.
Cameron Jordan – 1st Team
Team: New Orleans Saints (2020 to current)
AV: 62
Awards: Pro Bowler (3)
Score: 71
“Jordan only produced six sacks between 2023 and 2024, but he was productive every year outside of that (and, again, he blames it on his former coach mismanaging the position group) with 52 tackles for loss, 39 sacks, 13 pass deflections, and seven forced fumbles across 65 games. He’s built a compelling argument to be inducted to the Pro Football Focus Hall of Fame someday. Time will tell if someone catches up to him on this All-Decade Team through the next four years.”
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Carl Granderson – 2nd Team
Team: New Orleans Saints (2020 to current)
AV: 30
Awards: N/A
Score: 30
“Here’s a guy who could climb this list in the back half of the decade. Granderson might be the best all-around edge rusher the Saints have right now, even if he isn’t recording double-digit sacks each year. He’s a respected defender against the run and the coaches value his ability to drop into coverage when need be. His overall production — 51 tackles for loss, 33.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed, and five forced fumbles with two recoveries — speaks for itself. That he has appeared in 97 games this decade speaks to his durability.”
