Amadi recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 loss versus the Commanders. Amadi extended his streak of games with seven-plus tackles to five Sunday, and he extended his streak of games with a pass breakup to three. He's on the fringes of the IDP map going into a Week 16 matchup at Green Bay.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
5/16/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 201 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 4; Pk (SEA)
Birthplace
Nashville, TN, USA
Position
SAF
College
Oregon
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2022-2022
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2022-2022
(1 season)
Kansas City Chiefs
2022-2022
(1 season)
Amadi recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 loss versus the Commanders. Amadi extended his streak of games with seven-plus tackles to five Sunday, and he extended his streak of games with a pass breakup to three. He's on the fringes of the IDP map going into a Week 16 matchup at Green Bay.
Amadi registered eight tackles (six solo) and two pass defenses in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. Amadi co-led the Saints in tackling Sunday with DeMario Davis. Amadi played sparingly in the first half of the regular season, but he's played at least 52 defensive snaps over his last four outings and has logged 34 tackles (26 solo) and four pass defenses over that span.
Amadi recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams. Amadi tallied at least eight tackles for the third game in a row, finishing with the Saints' team-high in this category. The 5-foot-9 defensive back has taken on an increased role since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to Washington on Nov. 5. Amadi has also played at least 90 percent of offensive snaps in each game since taking over as New Orleans' top nickelback. He should remain productive so long as he remains in this role moving forward.
Amadi recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns. Amadi has taken full advantage of his increased opportunities since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to the Commanders on Nov. 5, tallying 18 total tackles, including three tackles for loss, across New Orleans' last two games. He appears to have secured the Saints' starting slot corner position and is expected to line up alongside Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry in the secondary as the season progresses.
Amadi logged nine tackles (all solo), including three for loss, in Sunday's 20-17 Week 10 win against Atlanta. With Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) traded to Washington last Tuesday, Amadi logged 100 percent of New Orleans' defensive snaps for the first time this season. He played well, finishing with a season-high nine stops, including three tackles for loss. Amadi also made a huge play on the final snap of the game, making a nice tackle of Ray-Ray McCloud to keep the wideout in bounds and force the clock to expire to ensure a narrow Saints victory.
Amadi signed a contract with the Saints on Tuesday. Amadi spent 2023 with New Orleans, serving in a depth capacity in the secondary, while also contributing on special teams. He'll likely play a similar role with the Saints in 2024.