The New Orleans Saints didn't draft safety Jonas Sanker to start immediately, but a rollercoaster of early season changes led to Brandon Staley's defense finding a potential long-term anchor in the back end.
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Saints may not have planned on Jonas Sanker -- now they can
January 6, 2026 · 8 min read
New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (33) deflects a pass against the New York Jets. Derick E. Hingle/NewOrleans.Football
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