The New Orleans Saints announced a reunion with free agent defensive back Ugo Amadi on Tuesday. He was a solid pickup in 2023, helping out on both special teams and defense when injuries hit the secondary. It’ll be good to have him in the mix as some positions shuffle over the summer.
Amadi, 26, already has a lot of NFL experience with the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans; he also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and was on the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad during their 2022 Super Bowl run. Last year with the Saints he primarily focused on backing up Alontae Taylor as the team’s primary slot corner.
So what will his role be in 2024? Will the Saints take Taylor out of that position? Could Amadi fill in for Marcus Maye at free safety? Wherever he lines up, he’s a good player to have for depth, and this was a smart re-signing for New Orleans.
