Veteran Johnathan Abram has a clearly defined role in the Saints secondary that could help him revitalize his career
The New Orleans Saints have had varied success when signing under-the-radar veteran free agents over recent seasons. Demario Davis would go on to be the second best free-agent acquisition in franchise history, behind only Drew Brees. Others, like DT Malcom Brown, DE Alex Okafor, LB A.J. Klein, CB Janoris Jenkins, WR Ted Ginn, and RB Latavious Murray may not have been splashy signings but made key contributions in short stints with the Saints.
Abram was the 27th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders out of Mississippi State. The second defensive back chosen that year, Abram had two interceptions and broke up 10 passes along with 14 tackles for loss and five sacks in his two seasons with the Bulldogs. He'd end his collegiate career as a 1st Team All-SEC selection.
Abram's liability in coverage continued to be on display in 2021. He allowed nearly 80% completion rate while breaking up only four passes and recording an interception. He'd have a career-best 116 tackles, second on the team, with five of those for negative yardage. It was clear that the Raiders were limited with the way they could use their former first-round selection.
New Orleans added Abram to their defensive backfield last spring. He'd spend eight of the first 11 weeks as an inactive but would get his opportunities during the course of the season. He would appear in a total of nine games, playing 35% of the defensive snaps in those contests. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is tackled by New Orleans Saints safety Johnathan Abram / Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsAside from signing former Lions S Will Harris, the team did little else at the position this offseason. Some believe that Abram could be on the roster bubble, especially if third-year CB Alontae Taylor sees some reps at safety.
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