After signing a one-year, $3.25 MM deal in free agency last season, the New Orleans Saints have locked up their interior defensive lineman.
The #Saints and star DT Nick Fairley are closing in on a big-money contract, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Fairley, who just turned 29 in January, is a former 2011 first-round selection. Additionally, in each of the last two season’s, Fairley has tested the free agent market. Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus thinks Fairley has been one of the better interior defensive lineman since joining the league in 2011.
Nick Fairley nearing a long term deal with the Saints. He’s been one of the best rushers at his position since joining the league. pic.twitter.com/7rEFCBvTAT
— Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke) March 9, 2017
The defensive line was a major question mark for the Saints entering this offseason. It would appear they are off to a good start. Now, only time will tell if Fairley is worth the money.
