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White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. -- Not long ago, New Orleans Saints rookie linebacker Khairi Fortt traded the "ILB" next to his name for "OLB," a one-letter edit on the official roster that understated how dramatically his job has changed.

As outside linebacker, or strong-side linebacker, or "Sam," Fortt is more likely to rush the passer, more likely to line up with his fingers in the dirt and -- he hopes -- more likely to play in coordinator Rob Ryan's defense.

"At Penn State, I was basically the Will (weak-side) linebacker. At Cal, I was the Will linebacker. I was the Will here for a little bit. Then about two weeks ago they traded me to Sam," Fortt said on Monday, describing his two stops as a college player.

The Saints drafted Fortt in the fourth round of the NFL draft in May and initially seemed content to let him continue as an inside linebacker with his 6-foot-2, 240-pound frame.

But his recent move to a pass-rushing role seems more than just experimental


Read more: Saints linebacker Khairi Fortt learning new role after position shift | NOLA.com

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