December 30, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

We turn our attention to a major positional preview of concern for the Saints as they head into training camp: linebacker. This is an area of importance for the Saints since they will be transitioning to the 3-4 defensive scheme and they have plenty of talent at the position. (more…)

The New Orleans Saints have three weeks to get under the 2013 salary cap. Linebacker Curtis Lofton has already restructured his deal to help the team out, but the Saints will have to find more ways to save if they want to be in good cap shape. (more…)

September 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) against the Washington Redskins during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Redskins defeated the Saints 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

With the New Orleans Saints at almost $20 million over their 2013 salary cap they need some help getting under it to comply with the league as well as be somewhat of a player in free agency this year.  Linebacker Curtis Lofton was the first to step forward to be able to help out. (more…)