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4 Saints that could follow Ryan Nielsen to the Atlanta Falcons

By Nick Halden

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Dec 9, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan looks on at the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan looks on at the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Cam Jordan

Cam Jordan isn’t a free agent this off-season but seems to be a very possible roster cut for a New Orleans team that surely cannot put off a rebuild any longer. There is a reason that Sean Payton left this team when he did. The former New Orleans head coach knew this team was heading in the wrong direction and was in need of a rebuild.

If they commit to that Jordan will become a cap causality saving $2 million and allowing New Orleans out of the contract a year early. Jordan has been the perfect villain for Atlanta Falcons fans leaning into the Matt Ryan jokes and never shying away from the rivalry.

If he was on Atlanta’s side, he would have been beloved for this mentality and willingness to play through injuries and finding a way to come up with a clutch play. Jordan is no longer in his prime, but he is obviously still an impact player and would be a great fit with Nielsen allowing Atlanta to add a veteran pass rusher capable of winning consistently.

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