Sad news: Saints lose another key member of the secondary in free agency as star announces departure, after…

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Saints continue to lose depth in secondary with the departure of Lonnie  Johnson Jr.

The secondary of the New Orleans Saints has had a difficult offseason in 2024. Defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. made the decision to depart the Saints and join the Houston Texans when the team released safety Marcus Maye. Rumors have been circulating for some time suggesting that this offseason, cornerback Marcus Lattimore would be dealt.

Now, Isaac Yiadom, a cornerback who has greatly developed, could soon leave New Orleans. Yiadom, a free agent at the moment, reportedly visited the Washington Commanders on Thursday, according to reports. The possibility of a signing following the visit would further whittle down the Saints’ secondary.

Isaac Yiadom visits with Commanders

The Denver Broncos selected Yiadom in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New York Giants prior to the commencement of his third season. He was traded to the Green Bay Packers a year later. After signing a contract with the Houston Texans in 2022, he was waived and finally made the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.

It’s been a difficult trip for Yiadom, as demonstrated by his NFL career. But Isaac Yiadom made enormous progress as a defensive back in 2023 with the Saints, and he contributed significantly to New Orleans. Eight of his 17 games were starts for him. Yiadom made 37 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and one interception in those 17 games.

Yiadom was in a contract year, thus this enhanced play was great for him at this particular moment. Yiadom is currently examining his market, which comprises the Washington Commanders. The only cornerbacks on New Orleans’ roster if Yiadom stays away from the Saints are Lattimore, Paulson Adebo, Alontae Taylor, and Rejzohn Wright. The Saints would then have to make adjustments to their cornerback depth in both the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency.

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