Paulson Adebo’s season ended last week after a broken femur. It’s a genuine tough break for a player who’s currently in a contract year. This extends the long list of injuries the New Orleans Saints have to deal with.
Luckily for them, cornerback is probably the one position the Saints are set up to deal with an injury. Dennis Allen announced Monday that Alontae Taylor will replace Adebo at outside corner in base defense opposite Marshon Lattimore. Kool-Aid McKinstry will fill in on the outside in nickel coverage.
This was the expected next step after Adebo’s injury. It’s the plan they’ve used for mid game injuries and also absences. Taylor has been excellent on the inside this year, so it was unlikely he’d abandon that position entirely. Now, he just won’t leave the field.
The rookie’s role grows as well. The Saints play a lot of nickel, so he will see the field frequently. That may not be the case this upcoming week, because the Chargers are such a run heavy team. In many games, however, McKinstry will see the field as much as most starters.
