One weakness of the New Orleans Saints last season absolutely was the offensive line.
When you look at the 2024 season as a whole, injuries played a massive role and arguably is the biggest reason why the team didn't reach their goals. The Saints won just five games and finished in last place in the division.
But even when at least somewhat healthy, the offensive line wasn't the best. New Orleans' offensive line was ranked in the bottom third in the league and it's something the Saints need to obviously take a look at before the 2025 season.
There are plenty of smarter people than I in the Saints' front office and they obviously know this already. One guy the team reportedly is going to meet with is former Tennessee Titans starter Dillon Radunz, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
"Free agent offensive guard Dillon Radunz is visiting the New Orleans Saints this week, per source," Fowler said. "The former Titans OL was in Seattle earlier in the week and could take additional visits after New Orleans."
Radunz was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Titans and spent the last four years in Tennesee. He started 15 games for the Titans in 2024 and 11 with the team in 2023, although he appeared in 16 total two seasons ago.
Last year, Pro Football Focus gave him a 57 overall grade and a 63.9 grade on on his pass blocking.
Saints Called Top Landing Spot For Disgruntled Steelers Wide Receiver
The New Orleans Saints might have the opportunity to steal away a talented wide receiver who’s become disgruntled with his current team.
On Thursday, Sportskeeda’s Andre Castillo pointed out that 24-year-old wideout George Pickens isn’t happy with the Pittsburgh Steelers and could request a trade soon. Castillo also listed the Saints as the No. 1 landing spot for Pickens if he does indeed get traded.
“George Pickens has become the latest Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver to seemingly become an organizational cancer, recently teasing a desire to leave the team by reposting an image of himself with Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady,” Castillo wrote.
“And with DK Metcalf arriving from Seattle … some prominent figures have concerns about his future in Western Pennsylvania.”
“The New Orleans Saints desperately need wide receivers, yet they have not been able to do much to improve their depth given their cap situation. But with a new head coach in Kellen Moore entering the fray, a new beginning must surely beckon for the corps.”
“Getting Pickens (would) both add prolific support for Chris Olave and allow Rashid Shaheed to return to what he does best: Return kickoffs and punts.”
There’s no doubt that New Orleans could use Pickens’ talent on offense, and quarterback Derek Carr would certainly be thrilled to see Pickens join the squad.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Steelers will iron out the situation with Pickens. The former national champion out of Georgia has tallied 174 receptions, 2,841 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns already in his young NFL career.
