Saints defensive backfield looking dangerous with Julian Blackmon back healthyMETAIRIE — When highly-touted free agent signing Julian Blackmon suffered a season-ending injury in week one last season, then rookie Jonas Sanker stepped up to fill his role at safety. With Blackmon back and healthy, the two get to play together, with Sanker moving to the "Star" position. "Having to play safety last year, I think there are so many similarities that I think it makes the transition a lot smoother," said Sanker of the position switch. If you're going to make mistakes, play fast. In 2025, the Saints had the fourth-ranked pass defense, allowing less than 180 passing yards per game.