The New Orleans Saints have taken steps to reinforce their offensive line depth following the draft by signing Shane Lemieux and Justin Herron, as reported by Nick Underhill. Lemieux, a guard, and Herron, who has experience playing tackle, bring a combined total of 43 game appearances and 23 starts in the NFL.
This move comes as the Saints seek to bolster their options in the wake of James Hurst’s retirement and uncertainty surrounding Andrus Peat’s return. Additionally, the status of Ryan Ramczyk’s availability for the upcoming season remains uncertain. Lemieux, a former All-American from Oregon, entered the league in 2020 with the New York Giants, starting nine games in his rookie year but has since been hampered by injuries. The Saints are hopeful that Lemieux can maintain his fitness and potentially step into a starting role at guard for the 2024 season.
