Saints' New D-Line Duo: Broughton & Miller

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The New Orleans Saints flipped their script last off season, hiring head coach Kellyn Moore and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to shake up the gall. Offense and defense, in the 2025 NFL Draft, they grabbed Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton high on day two. Fast forward to this year, and they doubled down, snagging Georgia line and Kristen Miller in the same spot for the interior line. These picks matched the new schemes perfectly, giving the staff their first real shot at stalking the roster with ideal fits. Both guys came off the board early enough to signal big expectations right away. Coach Moore made it clear both rookies will see the field together. No real competition for snaps. He highlighted Miller's skills at multiple spots of front, from those tackled to shade, and even five technique in three-four looks, turning the line into a chessboard. Broughton sat out a lot last season with an injury, but everyone's counting on him to

1:00rotate heavy this year. Meanwhile, vets like Devon Godshow and Nathan Shepard are on the back end of their deals, so the Saints look prime to lean on this fresh talent, long term. With depth building fast along that front, New Orleans is positioning their defense to dominate rotations and wear down opponents for years to come.