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Saints Sign Top Guard David Edwards to Boost Pass Protection

7/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New Orleans Saints signed guard David Edwards from the Buffalo Bills.
Edwards was the consensus top guard after posting a 75.0 pass-block grade last season.
He will line up right of left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., who allowed two sacks in the second half of his rookie season.
The Saints ranked 29th in pass-block win rate in 2025 despite having Banks and Taliese Fuaga on the line.

History

Historical Context

After Sean Payton and Drew Brees arrived in 2006, the Saints vaulted from an 8–8 record in 2008 to a franchise-record 13 wins in 2009, culminating in Super Bowl XLIV. That offensive line, which included veteran guard Jermon Bushrod, anchored the championship run. The 2025 signing of guard David Edwards seeks to revive the same protection that powered that historic season.

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Story summary

The New Orleans Saints signed guard David Edwards from the Buffalo Bills.
Edwards was the consensus top guard after posting a 75.0 pass-block grade last season.
He will line up right of left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., who allowed two sacks in the second half of his rookie season.
The Saints ranked 29th in pass-block win rate in 2025 despite having Banks and Taliese Fuaga on the line.

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