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Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints are hiring Joe Woods as the team’s new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday morning. The 52-year-old Woods spent the last three seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, and will join Allen’s staff in New Orleans as his next gig. Allen and […]

There may be new life in the NFC South during the 2023 season with the news that Tom Brady has finally retired from the NFL. Brady spent the last 3 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints is quite happy to see that the future Hall of Famer […]

After an incredibly underwhelming 2022 season, the Denver Broncos quickly parted ways with first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett. The Broncos swung for the fences and made a blockbuster move for Sean Payton, who officially became the 20th head coach in franchise history. With the 2022 season being nothing short of disappointing, the expectations are understandably […]

The Denver Broncos understood that pursuing Sean Payton as their next head coach was going to be a complex process. But they were ultimately able to work a deal out with the New Orleans Saints and add Payton. Payton recently addressed the process, per the Broncos YouTube channel, via Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith. […]

Todd Grantham, who interviewed with Nick Saban for the Alabama football defensive coordinator position, has chosen to return to the NFL coaching ranks as an assistant with the New Orleans Saints, sources told Chris Low of ESPN. Grantham, 56, was one of Nick Saban’s top candidates for the Alabama football defensive coordinator position, which opened […]

Scandal will always turn a profit. A Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings jersey that was worn in the infamous 2009 NFC Championship Game versus the “Bountygate” New Orleans Saints is now up for auction, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette’s Scott Venci. The No. 4 jersey, which was worn in the second-half and overtime of the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ trade saga with Derek Carr will be a big story in the 2023 NFL offseason. After an awkward final goodbye in the Pro Bowl, the two sides will be parting ways. One team that could make a run at trading for him is the New Orleans Saints. The potential Carr-to-Saints trade […]

The New Orleans Saints weren’t all that good in 2022, finishing 7-10. The good news is, the entire NFC South isn’t that good either. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons were also 7-10, and the playoff-bound, division-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers were just one win better at 8-9. That means this Saints’ offseason is a race […]

The status of Dennis Allen as head coach of the New Orleans Saints is safe, but the same cannot be said about selected assistants on Allen’s staff. With the Saints looking to make some changes after a disappointing season, coaches on the defensive side under Dennis Allen are the ones on the chopping block, according […]

Former NFL star Arian Foster recently claimed that the league is “rigged.” The term “NFL rigged” was previously trending after a number of questionable calls were made during the Kansas City Chiefs-Cincinnati Bengals AFC Championship matchup. But Foster’s claim led to further speculation. New Orleans Saints’ running back Alvin Kamara trolled the league following Foster’s eye-opening […]

All things considered, the 2022 NFL season for the Denver Broncos was a disaster. Touted as one of the teams to watch especially after winning the Russell Wilson sweepstakes, the Broncos failed to meet lofty expectations of them and went on to finish the season with just a 5-12 record and a minus-72 point differential. […]

Sean Payton is headed to Denver to coach the Broncos. The move has drawn no shortage of reactions from around the NFL world. Payton addressed joining the Broncos after the news became public, per Jeff Duncan. “Great fanbase. Great tradition. The ownership group is fantastic, and I love the way they competed last year. It’s […]

The Denver Broncos appear to have found their man, as Sean Payton and the franchise are finalizing compensation in a trade for the former New Orleans Saints head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Payton is expected to become the next head coach of the Broncos. Schefter reports that the Broncos are trading their 2023 […]

Sean Payton still isn’t a head coach, and the New Orleans Saints might have a lot to do with it.  Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is asking for two first-round draft picks in exchange for Sean Payton, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Payton had reportedly told teams that it would only take one […]

Extricating Sean Payton from the New Orleans Saints seems to have just gotten a little bit pricier. It was earlier reported that the Saints want a first-round pick from a team looking to hire Payton since they own his rights. Now, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has sources telling him that the Saints are […]

If any team wants to sign Sean Payton, it will cost them a pretty penny. Per Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com, the former New Orleans Saints boss is looking to become one of the highest-paid head coaches in the entire NFL with a deal worth $20 to $25 million per season across four years. But, it’s […]

Sean Payton is considered to be one of, if not the, gem of this year’s head coaching carosuel. While the New Orleans Saints have a high asking price for their former coach, the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers don’t seem to mind; as long as Payton becomes their next head coach. While he […]

Sean Payton is the hottest head coaching candidate in the NFL, as the former New Orleans Saints head coach has drawn interest from as many as four teams. However, Payton’s hiring is a bit more complicated than others, given that he’s still under contract with the Saints, meaning teams wishing to hire him would have […]

Dennis Allen’s first season as head coach of the New Orleans Saints was disappointing, to say the least. But despite Allen and the Saints’ struggles, it looks like the HC has a much longer leash than expected in New Orleans. Saints’ owner Mickey Loomis has confirmed that Allen will remain the Saints’ head coach next […]

Ahead of Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels announced that quarterback Derek Carr would be done for the season. Backup Jarrett Stidham started the final two games and lost both of them, though he put a scare in the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime loss in Week […]

The New Orleans Saints find themselves in an interesting position heading into the offseason. After a 7-10 season, and a second-place finish in the NFC South, they find themselves in the middle of the pack. With the season that the Saints put together, they would have earned the 10th pick in the NFL draft. But […]

Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints had a disastrous 2022 season. Following the end of the regular season, Allen spoke both his and wide receiver Michael Thomas’ future with the Saints. New Orleans went just 7-10 this season. It was Allen’s first season as head coach of the Saints, but it continued the trend […]

Things got heated during the second half of the New Orleans Saints-Carolina Panthers game in Week 18 on Sunday. Panthers r running back D’Onta Foreman and Saints defensive lineman Marcus Davenport were ejected from the game in the third quarter after exchanging punches right in front of the referees. In a wild exchange early into […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson became the first wide receiver duo from the same school in NFL history to earn 1,000 yards as rookies as they represented the Ohio State football program, according to a tweet from The MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer. Chris Olave […]

With a flurry of head coaching moves expected throughout the NFL this offseason, Sean Payton’s future in the league is once again under a microscope. The former Saints head coach stepped away from football for the 2022 season, but appears to be on the verge of a return to the sideline. With interest in Payton’s […]

As they search for their next head coach, the Denver Broncos have zeroed in on former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. The now-retired coach is mulling over potential options but will have to work out a deal with any team he would try to join. Payton talked with Peter Schrager about the conversations […]

Cameron Jordan may have just hit a nerve with the Cleveland Browns fanbase. The star New Orleans Saints defensive lineman and noted iron man responded to a question posed by a fan on Twitter about potentially joining Cleveland. Jordan’s response was short, sweet, savage, and had every Browns fan seething at the Saints star. After […]

The Denver Broncos are interested in Sean Payton, but their desire to get the former New Orleans Saints head coach may come at a price. Denver already got permission to interview Payton, but if ever they decide to sign him as their next head coach, they would have to pay the Saints who own his […]

The New Orleans Saints’ road win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 kept their playoff hopes alive for just a few more hours. They were eventually eliminated from playoff contention in the NFC after the Green Bay Packers clinched a home victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Saints opened up their regular season schedule […]

Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints have agreed on a restructured contract for the duration of his deal, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Thomas is under contract through the 2024 season; his base salary has been reduced from $15.5 million to $1.165 million for next season. A $31.775 million roster bonus has been added […]

The Carolina Panthers will travel to take on the New Orleans Saints in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at the Caesars Superdome. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Panthers-Saints prediction and pick, laid out below. Carolina has gone 6-10 this season, third place in […]

NFL teams continue to step up following the cardiac arrest suffered by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills in his team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, both owned by Gayle Benson, have donated 40 Automated External Defibrillators to the New Orleans Recreational Department. The donation is a […]

The New Orleans Saints are wrapping up a losing season but have something to be happy about in the development of their rookies. Chris Olave is deservedly the big name as he approaches a 1,000-yard season but two other rookies, cornerback Alontae Taylor and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, have also been very promising. Saints head […]

With the Carolina Panthers set to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, all eyes will be on this final matchup of the season for both teams. Ahead of this Panthers-Saints game, we will be making our Panthers Week 18 predictions. The Carolina Panthers 2022 campaign has not gone to plan. Heading into […]

After looking like the most complete team in the NFL for much of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles are keeping things a bit too close for their fans’ comfort down the stretch, with their once-perfect record now boasting three losses and their number one seed – and a first-round Bye – in the playoffs still […]

The Philadelphia Eagles entered their Week 17 home clash against the New Orleans Saints in need of a win to officially lock up the NFC East. Instead, the Saints played the role of spoiler with a 20-10 victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Saints went into halftime holding a 13-0 lead, but the […]

Sean Payton could look to make a return to the NFL coaching ranks in 2023. Due to the nature of his retirement, the New Orleans Saints would have to trade Payton to whatever team he ends up returning to coach for, in what would be a rare but not unprecedented move. According to a report […]

The New Orleans Saints are holding on to their slim playoff hopes in Week 17. Barring a miracle, the team is on the cusp of being eliminated. The first step to somehow squeezing into the postseason is by winning their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. They at least got some reinforcements for this treacherous endeavor: […]

The New Orleans Saints will travel to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Saints-Eagles prediction and pick, laid out below. New Orleans has suffered to a 6-9 record, second place […]