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March 1, 2021 @ 4:57pm » Matt Hladik

The Saints Reportedly Have A Clear Priority In Free Agency

A general view of the Superdome during a Saints game.NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view of the stadium during kickoff as the New Orleans Saints play the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Because of their financial constraints related to the salary cap, the New Orleans Saints must be judicious about which players they target in free agency.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, one of those players is their own free safety, Marcus Williams. The 24-year-old Williams has been a starter for the Saints the last four seasons.

Given his age, experience and positional value, Williams should generate plenty of interest on the open market later this month.

However, New Orleans is apparently hoping they can retain their 2017 second-round pick for the long haul.

Despite a massive cap deficit, the Saints are expected to prioritize free agent safety Marcus Williams, I'm told. They want to keep him — within financial reason, but he will have a strong market. Have also expressed interest in re-signing QB Jameis Winston.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 1, 2021

For some people, Williams is best known as the goat of New Orleans’ stunning playoff loss to the Minnesota Vikings three years ago. Then a rookie, the former Utah star famously whiffed on a chance to tackle Minnesota wide receiver Stefon Diggs on his miraculous game-winning touchdown.

However, limiting Williams to just that moment fails to account for his overall production as a pro. He’s started 60 of a possible 64 games in four seasons, racking up 246 tackles, 30 passes defensed and 13 interceptions.

The legal tampering period for NFL free agency begins two weeks from today, with the new league year starting on St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to worrying about Williams, the Saints are also waiting on a final decision from quarterback Drew Brees.


Filed Under: New Orleans Saints, Top Stories Tagged With: Drew Brees, Stefon Diggs

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