NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) – Of the Saints roster, it’s been chatter and speculation during OTAs about who steps up in the leadership role – more so, on the defensive side of the ball. As reported recently, Demario Davis left big shoes to fill, and now, with his departure, head coach Kellen Moore is anxious to see who “organically” becomes “the next man up”. The names swirling around include Justin Reid, who was a captain in 2025, Pete Werner and now Kaden Elliss in his return to the Saints.