Nov 5, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) looks on from the bench against the Chicago Bears during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The team at EA Sports have shared player ratings from Madden 25, this year's entry in the venerable video game series. We're continuing to break down their grades for New Orleans Saints players, this time focusing on the defensive ends.
Chase Young looks like a big upgrade, but Carl Granderson looks badly underrated, and they're still high on Cameron Jordan. But what's interesting is that none of the defensive ends received a rating under 70. The game developers at least see a high floor with this group. They also included Tanoh Kpassagnnon in their projection but we're waiting to see what his availability will look like in the fall after suffering an Achilles injury this offseason.
The game is scheduled for release on Aug. 16, with early access opening Aug. 12. Here’s how the Saints defensive ends stack up in Madden 25:
Cameron Jordan: 87 overall
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 02: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after making a sack in the fourth quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on January 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Speed: 77
Strength: 90
Agility: 78
Jumping: 76
Injury: 97
Stamina: 87
Chase Young: 85 overall
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young (92) rushes the passer against Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 86
Strength: 86
Agility: 86
Jumping: 84
Injury: 83
Stamina: 79
Carl Granderson: 79 overall
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) takes a hit from New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 82
Strength: 75
Agility: 75
Jumping: 84
Injury: 89
Stamina: 77
Tanoh Kpassagnon: 72 overall
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 17: Tanoh Kpassagnon #92 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome on December 17, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Speed: 80
Strength: 82
Agility: 74
Jumping: 74
Injury: 87
Stamina: 76
Payton Turner: 71 overall
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) receivers a fumble may Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Speed: 75
Strength: 82
Agility: 83
Jumping: 85
Injury: 85
Stamina: 74
Isaiah Foskey: 70 overall
Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Isaiah Foskey (55) rushes against Houston Texans guard Tyler Beach (65) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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