Saints Target Top Guards in Free Agency

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New Orleans Saints have struggled with their interior offensive line for several seasons now. Their tackles are solid, thanks to first round picks like left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. from last year and right tackle Tally's Fuwaga from 24. Senator Eric McCoy remains one of the better players at his spot, but he's missed 21 games over the last two seasons due to injuries. The guard positions though, have been a real problem holding back the offense big time. Meanwhile, right guard Cesar Ruiz has been inconsistent, letting defenders through too easily. At left guard, the team has cycled through multiple players without much success. This weakness really hampered their play in 2025, making it tough to protect the quarterback or run the ball. Fans and analysts agree the guards need a major upgrade to unlock the offense. The Saints offense often stalled because of poor blocking inside, despite strengths elsewhere

1:01on the line. With free agency kicking off next week, the team plans to target top guards early. Names like David Edwards projected as the best available, Zion Johnson, Alicia Vera Tucker, and Becky Bechton stand out. Bechton even worked with Saints Coach Kellen Moore before, and several others like Ed Ingram and Dylan Parham should draw interest too. Respect New Orleans to sign at least one starter right away, even as they draft for depth later. They have cap space, but want to stay young overall, so guards will be a key focus without a full spending spree. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Headphones and a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SaliPillo.com.