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Considered a darkhorse Super Bowl contender coming into the season, the Las Vegas Raiders failed to live up to expectations in 2022. The team opened the year 2-6, its worst start since 2018, ultimately missing the playoffs. Las Vegas finished with the fourth-worst record in the AFC at 6-11. The Raiders have yet to make […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is almost approaching. The New Orleans Saints have eight draft selections, including a first-round pick obtained from the Broncos in return for the rights to head coach Sean Payton. Here we’ll look at the three best players for the New Orleans Saints to target with their 2023 NFL Draft first-round pick. […]

With Florida’s pro day set to take place on Thursday, many folks are going to be paying close attention to quarterback Anthony Richardson. But it doesn’t look like he’s the only player teams are going to see, as offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence has already had meetings with several teams including the Los Angeles Rams and […]

New Orleans Saints free agency has been busy for the team, despite their long-term salary cap issues. The Saints’ free agent signings include quarterback Derek Carr, defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, and safety Johnathan Abram. However, the sneakiest Saints move in 2023 NFL free agency is inking former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams. Here is […]

With free agent signing Derek Carr providing a steady hand at quarterback, the New Orleans Saints have shifted from rebuilding to reloading. While Carr is certainly no Drew Brees, his presence is a massive upgrade from last year’s rotation of Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston and should be able to put the Saints in good […]

During the 2023 NFL offseason, the New Orleans Saints are likely to make more changes. With the number of roster spaces remaining available, this should not be surprising. They can, of course, do so through the draft or continue to probe the market for other potential free agents. Here we’ll look at the most significant […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is no longer with the New Orleans Saints, but that hasn’t stopped him from poaching his former team’s players and coaches. After agreeing to contracts with wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and running back Tony Jones Jr, Payton and the Broncos have done it again on Friday. Ex-Saints wide receiver […]

As the 2023 NFL offseason trudges along, NFL free agency is slowing down to a crawl after a flurry of action in the opening week. While there are still players to sign, most of the big moves are in the books, so we can start to declare the 2023 NFL free agency winners, like the […]

With many of the top free agents available this offseason having come off the board, more attention is being put on the 2023 NFL Draft. Pro days at big name schools with big name players are beginning to take place, and one likely first-round prospect who is generating quite a bit of buzz is Boston […]

Free-agent tight end Foster Moreau is taking a pause from football after a routine checkup with the New Orleans Saints has led to a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis. Moreau shared the news via his Twitter account. “Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me, Foster Moreau said. “During […]

On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Saints made several additions on the defensive side of the ball. This includes former first-round pick, Johnathan Abram, who is expected to sign with the team on Wednesday according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Abram, who was a first-round pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019, has struggled to […]

The New Orleans Saints are on the verge of adding another body to their secondary, with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reporting that the team is about to ink safety Johnathan Abram to a contract, pending a physical. “Safety Johnathan Abram plans to sign with the #Saints, per source. Expected to happen Wednesday post-physical. Former first-round […]

What will the New Orleans Saints do next? They want to return to NFL relevancy, and they have just signed a brand new quarterback. Yet, have they done a sufficient job of rebuilding their roster during NFL free agency? What are the remaining gaps? Who are they still seeking as they get ready for the […]

The Detroit Lions shocked fans across the NFL this week when they signed running back David Montgomery to a three-year contract. Many expected them to retain popular ball carrier Jamaal Williams, who wound up signing with the New Orleans Saints. More details are emerging about Detroit’s attempts to keep Williams. The Detroit Free Press confirmed […]

Few running backs display the level of passion that new member of the New Orleans Saints Jamaal Williams does. He is often overshadowed as a secondary option out of the backfield but has proven to be a crucial component on multiple offenses. The 28-year-old still feels he has not earned the recognition his production demands. […]

The New Orleans Saints signed running back Jamaal Williams for an added punch in their offense. But before Williams starts carrying the football for the Saints, New Orleans’ newest RB had to give a quick lesson on Pokémon. During his introductory press conference with the Saints, Williams wore a hot that resembled popular Pokémon Eevee. […]

Jamaal Williams will be starting a new chapter in his football career with the New Orleans Saints after agreeing to a deal with the NFC South franchise. The deal is said to be for three years and worth $12 million — or double the amount of the biggest contract he previously signed. If not for […]

During the 2022 season, Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams looked to be one of the most explosive playmakers in the NFL. Now after hitting free agency, Williams is set to join the New Orleans Saints. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jamaal Williams is set to join the Saints on a three-year deal. On Tuesday […]

Following the New Orleans Saints move to sign former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, many believed that Jameis Winston would look to head elsewhere in free agency. But to the shock of many, Winston opted to return to the Saints on a one-year deal for the 2023 campaign. After signing his new deal with […]

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to two contracts to strengthen the defensive side of the ball, first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Free agent DT Nathan Shepherd has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract and free agent DT Khalen Saunders has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to […]

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers made turned a lot of heads just hours into NFL Free Agency by wrapping up a large deal with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive stalwart Javon Hargrave earlier this week. In the 2023 free agency market, Hargrave was one of the most sought-after defensive linemen. In retrospect, […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to bring back Michael Thomas on a one-year contract full of incentives earlier today. This is essentially a prove it deal for Thomas, who has been plagued with injuries the last few seasons. Thomas responded to the deal by firing off this cryptic tweet just minutes after. “Oops.” Thomas is […]

The New Orleans Saints have restructured the contract of receiver Michael Thomas, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Tuesday tweet. Thomas and the Saints agreed on a one-year, $10 million deal with a max value of $15 million. The two-time All-Pro selection has logged seven seasons with the Saints, taking home just over 6,100 […]

The New Orleans Saints are maintaining their QB depth even after signing Derek Carr this offseason. According to the latest reports, the team has agreed to bring back Jameis Winston on a new deal. Winston is reportedly signing a one-year contract worth up to $8 million to stay in New Orleans, per Ian Rapoport of […]

The New Orleans Saints are a team in flux this offseason. Despite missing the playoffs in each of the last two years, New Orleans is still in win-now mode and trying to extend its contending window. The Saints’ moves this offseason, such as signing Derek Carr and pushing even more money down the road, are […]

For months, many have speculated as to what tricks New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has up in his sleeve as he tries to maneuver his way below the $224.8 million salary cap for the 2023 season. At the time of writing, the Saints remain around $26 million over the cap, according to Over […]

Newly signed New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr spent plenty of time mulling over his free agency options following his departure from the Las Vegas Raiders. He spoke to family and friends about this matter, and he also received vital advice from Peyton Manning. During his introductory press conference with the Saints on Saturday, Carr […]

New Orleans Saints fans are hoping that Derek Carr makes better decisions on the football field than he does when it comes to picking what to eat. After the quarterback was officially introduced as the Saints’ newest addition, Carr told reporters that he inexplicably had Chipotle for his first meal in New Orleans. Derek Carr […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr continues to get acclimated to his new environment, and that includes catching up to some New Orleans Pelicans basketball. #Saints QB Derek Carr introduced at #Pelicans game tonight pic.twitter.com/n6tidbQ05A — Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) March 12, 2023 In fact, Derek Carr is among the thousands watching the Pelicans play the […]

The New Orleans Saints are attempting to regain their status as one of the dominant teams in the NFC, and have high hopes of taking over from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the first-place team in the NFC South. The signing of quarterback Derek Carr represents a move to secure their future. While he is […]

Derek Carr made history in his very first start in the NFL. Carr became the first rookie quarterback in Las Vegas Raiders history to start a regular season opener, as he was under center in the team’s Week 1 road defeat to the New York Jets in the 2014 season. New Orleans Saints head coach […]

Even though he is no longer a member of the New Orleans Saints organization, Drew Brees is still doing what he can to help out his former team. The Saints formally introduced Derek Carr as their new starting quarterback on Saturday. The Saints and Carr came to terms on a reported four-year, $150 million contract […]

The New Orleans Saints have locked up pending restricted free agent Juwan Johnson, signing him to a two-year deal, his agent AJ Vaynerchuk of VaynerSports announced on Saturday. “Congratulations to our client & restricted free agent Juwan Johnson for agreeing to a new contract with the Saints that covers the upcoming 2023 season as well […]

The Tom Brady return rumors have been swirling as of late. Brady took to Twitter on Feb. 1 to announce his retirement from the NFL. After weeks of rumors and speculation regarding his future in the league, the now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback opted to hang it up. Brady has since been linked with multiple […]

Derek Carr and Michael Thomas haven’t exactly had much smooth sailing over the past few seasons. But now the two have linked up with the New Orleans Saints, they could be set to help each other turn things around. And it seems like Carr and Thomas are already on the same page with Carr officially […]

Derek Carr is saying all of the right things as he joins the New Orleans Saints, and that continued with his praise of legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees at his introductory press conference on Saturday. “I’m not coming here trying to be Drew Brees. That man is a Hall of Fame quarterback,” Carr said, according […]

The New Orleans Saints officially introduced Derek Carr at a press conference Saturday afternoon. After ending a nine-year career with the Las Vegas Raiders, the new Saints quarterback was quick to mention his former team. “I just have to say thank you to the Raiders, to Oakland and Las Vegas,” Derek Carr said. “I wouldn’t […]

The New Orleans Saints aren’t the only professional sports franchise in the city that’s happy to have Derek Carr in town. The New Orleans Pelicans have welcomed the new Saints’ quarterback with open arms. Derek Carr posted a video to his Instagram story in which his children showed off all the Pelicans gear that was […]

When a team loses their best player of all time, there will naturally be a transition period. It could be a grueling one, but it is a fair sacrifice for a decade-plus of stability and success. The New Orleans Saints are doing their best to sneak right past the construction site and avoid a long […]