INACTIVE

James
Laurinaitis

#53

NO Saints

6'2"

244lbs

39y/o

Overall Grade '16

33.9

Not Enough Snaps

Snap Count '16

216

97th/174 - LBs

Tackles '16

Not Enough Snaps

Pressures '16

Not Enough Snaps

James

Laurinaitis

#53

NO Saints

BIO

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

James Laurinaitis was a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 33.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2016 season, 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 46.4 ranked 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 30.3 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 57.0 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 12 solo tackles on the season. Laurinaitis generated 2 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 116.7 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 2 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

New Orleans Saints

2016

St. Louis Rams

2009 - 2015

Honors

Honor

Year

Butkus Award

2007

Bronko Nagurski Trophy

2006

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Season Stats

2016

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

No Data - Not Ranked

SACKS

No Data - Not Ranked

ASSISTS

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FORCED FUMBLES

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Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

116.7

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

216

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

107

James
Laurinaitis

Summary Bio

Career

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Season Stats

Defense

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