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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 […]

The New Orleans Saints have offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured deal to stay with New Orleans, ESPN NFL reporter and host Dianna Russini wrote in a Friday tweet. He has until Wednesday, the start of the league year, to accept the offer, or he will be released. Winston took snaps behind quarterback Andy Dalton in the […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a three-year contract extension with All-Pro special teamer JT Gray, NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Friday tweet. The contract will be worth $9.6 million with $2.4 million to sign and a max of $11.1 million, continued Rapoport. It includes an additional $500,000 per year in playtime. JT […]

The New Orleans Saints have already made a massive upgrade to their offense, signing Derek Carr to a long-term contract. The Saints don’t appear done maximizing that offense as New Orleans is now seeking to make a deal with wide receiver Michael Thomas. There has been progress between the Saints and Thomas on a contract […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire was expected to be a major part of the Kansas City Chiefs offense after the team used a 2020 first-round pick on the running back. However, after just three seasons, Edwards-Helaire no longer looks to be in the Chiefs’ plan. Teams around the NFL are viewing Edwards-Helaire as a potential trade target, via […]

With the recent signing of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, Jameis Winston’s future with the New Orleans Saints could now be up in the air. With Carr locked in as the starter, the Saints could look to release Winston to free up cap space. By releasing him prior to June 1, they would take on a […]

Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints makes history for the NFC South, as all teams will have different starting quarterbacks than they did in week one of the 2022 season. The only other division in NFL history that has done this before is the 1973 AFC West, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The New Orleans Saints have won the Derek Carr sweepstakes as the former Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback will be heading to the Bayou. As Carr prepares to become the next Saints’ quarterback, both owner Mickey Loomis and head coach Dennis Allen had nothing but glowing praise. Carr signed a four-year, $150 million contract with New […]

After much anticipation, the New Orleans Saints have emerged the victors of the Derek Carr sweepstakes on Monday. The two sides agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. On the surface, a deal of that magnitude for a quarterback who has yet to win a postseason game in his nine-year NFL […]

The first big quarterback move of the offseason has been made, as Derek Carr decided to sign with the New Orleans Saints. After two seasons of instability at quarterback in New Orleans since the retirement of Drew Brees, Carr will look to add some stability under center for the Saints. And it looks like this […]

The NFL offseason is about to move very quickly, and the first big domino has fallen. The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a contract to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Carr will sign a four-year deal with the Saints, per Rapoport. Derek Carr’s contract with the Saints […]

The 2023 NFL Combine is officially in the books, so all eyes are on the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The next wave of talent will hope to hear their names announced in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One such player who will likely hear his name called on Day 1 of the draft is […]