Several key members of last year's NFC South championship Saints squad remain unrestricted free agents. Could they return to New Orleans in 2019?

Defensive tackle Tyeler Davison was a key contributor last season, starting a dozen games for the Saints.

With recent defensive tackle signings Malcom Brown and Mario Edwards, Davison re-signing with New Orleans became unlikely.

Even if the market value for Davison is a low one-year deal, he's likely to sign with another team that could offer more playing time, allowing him to play himself into a better contract next season.

Davison isn't the only member of the 2018 Saints who remains without a team.

Cornerback P.J. Williams, offensive lineman Jermon Bushrod and Josh LeRibeus, tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, linebacker Manti Te’o, defensive backs Josh Robinson and Rickey Jefferson, defensive tackles Tyrunn Walker and Jay Bromley and wide receiver Dez Bryant were all on the active roster or injured reserve at season's end, and all remain unrestricted free agents.

Safety Kurt Coleman and running back Daniel Lasco are as well, but both were under contract after the season, only to be cut early in the offseason.

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