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New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport is set to undergo surgery to repair a thumb injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. However, the injury does not sound to be too serious as Davenport can still afford to wait until after the team’s mandatory minicamp this week to get the procedure done. Rapoport […]

Adrian Peterson didn’t spend too much time with the New Orleans Saints last year as he was traded a few weeks into the season due to fit issues. However, the veteran running back was there long enough to see just what an insanely hard worker Saints QB Drew Brees is. “Being up there in New […]

The New Orleans Saints struck gold in the 2017 NFL Draft when they selected cornerback Marshon Lattimore with the 11th overall pick. It appears he has not lost any of his motivation going into the 2018 NFL season. Lattimore has established himself as one of the best young cornerbacks in the league. However, according to Nick […]

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees has put together an illustrious NFL career that will one day land him in Canton, Ohio in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Through his first 17 seasons in the league has captured many league records along the way behind his arm. Brees is creeping up on another […]

For years, the New Orleans Saints have been known for their pass-heavy approach on offense. However, that changed during the 2017 NFL season thanks to their dynamic backfield pairing of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara. Fortunately, quarterback Drew Brees has no issue with the new balanced scheme. In fact, according to Herbie Teope of NFL.com, Brees is […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to be without the services of Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram for the first four games of the season due to a suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy. It has put second-year running back Alvin Kamara to receive an increased workload through the early goings of the […]

Since suffering a torn ACL last August, it has been a long road to recovery for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith in his attempt to get back on the field this offseason. In the weeks that followed his signing with the Saints, the organization has been quite optimistic about his health and availability […]

The New Orleans Saints are set to be without one of their star running backs in Mark Ingram for the first month of the season after he was suspended by the league four games for violating the league’s drug policy. This has led to Ingram being notably absent from the team’s voluntary workouts this week, but […]

The New Orleans Saints were given their first obstacle of the year with running back Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games in 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, running back Alvin Kamara is not worried about how it affects his role to start. New Orleans unearthed a gem in Kamara last season. According to Mike Triplett of […]

Through the first few months of the offseason, there have been several notable NFL free agents still afloat in the open market that could step in to be high impact players with a franchise. One of those players is veteran safety Kenny Vaccaro, who has been readily available since the New Orleans Saints elected to let […]

The New Orleans Saints officially parted ways with tight end Coby Fleener recently as they prepare for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, Fleener’s chances of signing with another team are not looking too bright at this point. His disappointing 2017 campaign was cut short after he suffered a concussion down the final stretch of the season. Head […]

Adrian Peterson, one of the greatest running backs of all time, is still looking for a new home and he told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he would be willing to re-join the New Orleans Saints. Free Agent RB Adrian Peterson to me right now on if he'd be willing to play for the #Saints […]

The New Orleans Saints are arguably a legitimate title contender once they head into the 2018 NFL season. The team is coming off an impression 2017 campaign in which they came one game short of the NFC Championship Game in which they probably should’ve played in had it not been for the Minneapolis Miracle. Along […]

The New Orleans Saints were officially dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season with the four-game suspension of running back Mark Ingram. As a result, they may be open to bringing back a familiar face this offseason. Running back Adrian Peterson has had some trouble garnering interest from teams in free agency. However, head coach Sean […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has confirmed that running back Mark Ingram is not expected to take part in any of the team’s organized team activities until the mandatory veteran minicamp in June. Ingram, who was recently suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy, […]

The New Orleans Saints were one of the active teams in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft that saw them trade up to the 14th overall spot address a need along the defensive line with former UTSA defensive end Marcus Davenport. It has put the team in place another promising talent in their […]

The New Orleans Saints have one of the best offenses in the NFL led by star quarterback Drew Brees and the two-headed monster of running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara coming out of the backfield. Unfortunately, the 2018 NFL season begin without Ingram on the field due to suspension and his teammates know that’s a […]

The New Orleans Saints are going to give former Baltimore Ravens safety and first-round pick Matt Elam a tryout at their rookie minicamp this weekend, the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reports. Elam, 26, was drafted No. 32 overall by the Ravens in the 2013 draft. He played in 41 games in four seasons for Baltimore, […]

The New Orleans Saints just lost a key part of their offense after running back Mark Ingram was hit with a four-game suspension for violation of the league’s PED policy. But despite that significant blow, the Saints do not intend to sign a veteran running back to take Ingram’s place on the roster while he’s […]

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram isn’t about to take his four-game PED suspension lying down. Despite the NFL already hearing and denying Ingram’s appeal (per Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune), Ingram’s representative, David W. Jones, says they will explore further options upon the release of the arbitrator’s written decision by May 16. “At the […]

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has been popped with a four-game suspension for a PED violation. That’s bad news all around, but especially given Ingram’s current situation. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ingram, who is in the final year of his current deal, is looking for a new contract. He’s already […]

The New Orleans Saints were handed a bit of bad news on Tuesday with it being announced that Mark Ingram was suspended four games for using PEDs. The good news for the Saints is that there probably isn’t a team better equipped to lose a running back like Ingram because they still have Alvin Kamara […]

The New Orleans Saints were officially dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season with the four-game suspension of running back Mark Ingram. Now there is the question as to how the Saints will go about alleviating his absence. There are a number of running backs still left on the market from free agency. […]

The New Orleans Saints are coming off an impressive season that saw them reach the divisional round of the playoffs led by their dynamic running game of their Pro Bowl running backs in Mark Ingram and Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara. However, it looks like the Saints will be without one half of […]

The New Orleans Saints have decided to release tight end Coby Fleener after two years with the team, the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin reports. Per a league source, Saints have released TE Coby Fleener — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) May 7, 2018 The Saints stand to save $3 million against their cap this year if they […]

The New Orleans Saints made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft by trading up to take former UT San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport with the 14th overall pick. However, it came at a heavy cost after they had to give up a fifth-rounder and next year’s first-rounder in order to do so. Although it may seem […]

After going undrafted over the weekend, JT Barrett is about to be part of an actual NFL roster. The former Ohio State quarterback is set to sign with the New Orleans Saints, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Former Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett is signing with the Saints, source says. Had an invite to try […]

One of the best quarterbacks in Ohio State football history J.T. Barrett went undrafted but will still get the chance to impress the NFL. According to the Ohio State Football Twitter account, Barrett will get a tryout at the New Orleans Saints Rookie Camp. .@JT_theQB4th will accept an invitation to participate in Rookie Minicamp with […]

The 2018 NFL Draft produced high drama from the moment it began on Thursday night. It started with the Cleveland Browns taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and it ended with the Baltimore Ravens trading back into the first round for Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here is a look at five key surprises from the first […]

When a team gives up two first-round picks in the NFL Draft to select a player, they have to think that team thinks the player has star potential, especially when that player is not a quarterback. Saints traded this year’s 1 and next year’s 1 and a fifth-round pick to Green Bay for Packers’ first-round […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy events in recent years. Now it looks as though the New Orleans Saints are trying to get in on the action. This year’s draft features a bevy of quality quarterback prospects. However, they all may be out of reach for the Saints who currently […]

Earlier this month, the New Orleans Saints were able to secure restricted free agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith on a two-year, $10 million deal after the Chicago Bears decided to not match the offer. Much of their hesitance has come with his recovery from a torn ACL that occurred last August. The Bears have been […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft just days away, the New Orleans Saints are hoping to replicate the success they have had in years past. Take last year for example, when they selected cornerback Marshon Lattimore with the 11th overall pick. However, it is a draft that could have turned out much differently for New Orleans. Head coach […]

Although they had expressed interest in wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Baltimore Ravens still put it an offer for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead. Now it seems the decision has finally been made. New Orleans decided not to match Baltimore’s offer for Snead thus making him a Raven. As a result, they are […]

The New Orleans Saints have decided not to match the Baltimore Ravens’ offer sheet for restricted free agent wide receiver Willie Snead, which will now make him an official member of the Ravens. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Saints are not going to match Willie Snead’s offer sheet with Baltimore, per source. Snead will be a […]

If NFL teams are looking for a backup quarterback next season, they will not have one option on the table anymore. Professional journeyman Luke McCown has decided he is done with the NFL as he officially announced it through his agent. Mike McCartney sent out a statement on Friday with the news: https://twitter.com/MikeMcCartney7/status/987374677202014209 Luke was a […]

Dez Bryant, the NFL free agent. It’s a designation that has to be tough for a man who spent eight superb seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. It’s now been over a week since the team parted ways with the three-time Pro Bowler. During that span of time, none of the other 31 NFL teams have taken […]

The Baltimore Ravens are closing in on another free-agent wide receiver. Unfortunately, it’s not Dez Bryant. Instead, the Ravens are signing New Orleans Saints restricted free agent wide receiver Willie Snead to a two-year offer sheet worth up to $10.4 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Saints’ RFA WR Willie Snead is signing a two-year offer […]

The talk leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft has been all about the quarterbacks. Opinions have varied on who the best is and who can lead their team back to prominence quicker. But there is one thing that has been consistent. There is going to be a run on quarterbacks in the first round. […]