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NFC South Buzz: Baker Mayfield, Falcons D shines, Saints rumors & more

By Tarringo Basile-Vaughan

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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NFC South: Jaylon Smith signs with the Saints
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jaylon Smith. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

NFC South rumors: Saints add linebacker Jaylon Smith

The New Orleans Saints added a former Pro Bowl linebacker to the defense with the signing of 2019 Pro Bowler Jaylon Smith.

In all a smart move for the Saints as Smith should excel as the team’s third linebacker once everyone is healthy.

After a strong start to his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, Smith has become a bit of a journey man in the NFL the last two seasons.  After a stint with the Packers, Smith landed on the New York Giants practice squad.  He eventually played his way on the 53-man roster and had a solid season with the Giants in 2021.

In 11 games, Smith racked up 88 tackles with one sack and one fumble recovery.  With Demario Davis nursing a calf injury, Smith will have an opportunity to show the Saints he can be a contributor and perhaps play his way up to second on the depth chart behind Davis once he returns.

During his Pro Bowl season in 2019, Jaylon Smith became a star at the middle linebacker position with a total of 142 tackles with 2.5 sacks and 3 QB hits.  A good move for the Saints in their hopes to take the NFC South.

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