While starting middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has missed time with a lingering knee injury, Jo-Lonn Dunbar has stepped for the New Orleans Saints in a big way. He earned his second game ball of the season for his excellent play in Monday night's win over the Giants. Simply put, Dunbar continues to get better.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar has filled in admirably in the middle for injured pro bowler Jonathan Vilma the last two weeks. He's fast, he's young, and he's third on the team in tackles. In Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, he made the biggest play of his career.
Linebackers Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Marvin Mitchell have both helped shore up the New Orleans Saints defense, this year. Les East, of 2theadvocate.com, has the story, below.