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When the New Orleans Saints defense lined up for the start of a two-minute drill at practice on Tuesday, the front seven consisted of four rookies, two free agent signees and Cam Jordan.

Dannell Ellerbe and rookies Stephone Anthony and Hau'oli Kikaha were the starting linebackers. The line featured Kevin Williams and Tyeler Davison at tackle, flanked by Bobby Richardson and Jordan at end.

Of the seven, only Jordan was on the Saints roster last season, although end Akiem Hicks will make it two incumbents when he returns from injury. The rest of the group was scattered to various parts unknown. Ellerbe and Williams were playing for the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks, respectively. Anthony, Kikaha, Richardson and Davison were finishing their college careers at Clemson, Washington, Indiana and Fresno State, respectively.





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