Saints' Nick Fairley: Excels in first season with Saints

Fairley had 43 tackles (29 solo) and 6.5 sacks in 16 games in 2016.

Analysis:

After back-to-back disappointing seasons in Detroit and St. Louis, respectively, Fairley signed with New Orleans this offseason and returned to being a disruptive force on the interior of the defensive line. In fact, Fairley finished in a tie for fifth among NFL defensive tackles in total sacks in 2016. Fairley is a free agent this offseason, but he should likely start wherever he lands after his bounceback campaign.