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5 free agents the New Orleans Saints should re-sign

By Michael Balko

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Vonn Bell #24 of the New Orleans Saints runs towards the end zone after picking up a loose ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The runner's knee was ruled down and the play was reversed upon further review. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Vonn Bell #24 of the New Orleans Saints runs towards the end zone after picking up a loose ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The runner's knee was ruled down and the play was reversed upon further review. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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No. 4 Defensive Tackle David Onyemata:

David Onyemata has been a very reliable defensive tackle since his fourth-round selection by the Saints back in 2016. The 27-year-old typically played around 60 percent of the team’s defensive snaps; sharing time with Malcom Brown, Sheldon Rankins, and Shy Tuttle.

Onyemata, who currently sits at 300 pounds to go along with his 6-foot-4 frame, has been highly productive as a defensive tackle. He has accumulated 123 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and one forced fumble in his four-year career.

Onyemata has also been durable. Onyemata has only missed one game in his career, which was week one of the 2019 season due to a suspension. His numbers do not take your breath away but he’s constantly making clutch plays.

His lack of big numbers and his unrecognized name could make him a cheap resign as well. He played well as a starter this season racking up 32 tackles, three tackles for a loss, three sacks, eleven QB hits, and one pass deflected.

His lack of injury and consistent play should make him a top priority to be resigned this offseason.

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