All 12 former New Orleans Saints players competing in the playoffs
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)
The NFL playoffs have entered the Divisional Round, and there's a strong group of former New Orleans Saints players competing for a chance to win and advance towards Super Bowl LIX. Here's a quick look at the group still in the mix with the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles:
12. DL Mario Edwards Jr. (Houston Texans)
Dec 8, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Mario Edwards (97) celebrates a sack with cornerback Eli Apple (25) in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The 49ers won, 48-46. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (11) returns a punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
10. CB Arthur Maulet (Ravens injured reserve)
Aug 9, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints corner back Arthur Maulet (37) reacts to breaking up a pass in the second half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
9. OL Will Clapp (Buffalo Bills practice squad)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 17: Will Clapp #64 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 17, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
8. LB Zack Baun (Philadelphia Eagles)
Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
7. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) yells at New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
6. QB Ian Book (Philadelphia Eagles practice squad)
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ian Book (19) during warmups against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
5. CB Marshon Lattimore (Commanders)
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) defends a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
4. DT Jalyn Holmes (Commanders)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 15: Spencer Rattler #18 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle from Jalyn Holmes #96 of the Washington Commanders during the second half at Caesars Superdome on December 15, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
3. DE Marcus Davenport (Detroit Lions injured reserve)
Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
2. DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (Lions)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 31: Al-Quadin Muhammad #97 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates Mitchell Loewen #70 and Arthur Maulet #37 after sacking the quarterback during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 31, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens defeated the Saints 14-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
1. LB Kwon Alexander (Lions practice squad)
Nov 25, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) celebrates his interception in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
