A New Orleans Saints helmet during an NFL football training camp practice at the indoor Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Pool Photo by David Grunfeld ORG XMIT: LADG101
David Grunfeld
Did the New Orleans Saints just find their starting left guard in free agency?
The Saints signed former Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Dillon Radunz to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. Radunz, the 53rd overall pick in 2021, started 15 games at right guard last season and spent his first four years with the Titans.
Radunz's signing comes after starter Lucas Patrick departed the Saints to a sign a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. Radunz figures to compete for a starting spot in New Orleans, likely at left guard along with Nick Saldiveri, Landon Young, Kyle Hergel, Will Clapp. The Saints could also look to continue to add in free agency or the draft.
But Radunz brings starting experience. Including his duties last year, the 26-year-old has started 31 of 54 career games. The 6-foot-6, 301-pound lineman also brings positional flexibility as he has experience playing at tackle.
The North Dakota State product started at right guard in 2024. He played 166 of his 774 snaps in 2023 at left guard.
Radunz visited the Saints last week.