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For a decade and a half, the New Orleans Saints have done things the same way. All of that changed this year when Sean Payton announced his retirement following the ’21 season, after being the Saints’ head coach since 2006. Now, for the first time since ’05, we get to take a look at how […]

The New Orleans Saints have had several quarterbacks take snaps over the past couple of seasons. One of the most notable is quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill. Hill has started nine games for this Saints team over the past two seasons. He has posted a record of 7-2. When on the field, Hill has thrown for […]

Seen as more of a retooling effort than a total rebuild, the New Orleans Saints are going to look quite different this season. Having welcomed in rookie WR Chris Olave with their first pick this past April, the offense should look like a solid unit – provided both Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas are on […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston missed more than half of last season after tearing his ACL in Week 8. He’s been taking it slow in training camp this summer, but on Monday, Winston was handed another injury scare as he ended up spraining his foot. Thankfully though, it’s not expected to be serious and […]

Will Jamies Winston be a saint or sinner in New Orleans this 2022 NFL season? Experts expect Winston to start at quarterback for the Saints. That’s after completing his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained at the halfway point of the previous season. In Superflex and two-QB drafts, he’ll be one of the most […]

The New Orleans Saints may have just dodged a major bullet after their latest Jameis Winston scare. The quarterback suffered a foot injury that forced him off the field during their practice on Monday but it appears that it may not be as severe as originally feared. With players succumbing season-ending injuries left and right […]

Jameis Winston and New Orleans Saints fans can breathe a sigh of relief. After the Saints starting quarterback left practice due to a foot injury on Monday, it appears that the former No. 1 overall pick has avoided a major injury, according to NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. That’s great news for the Saints and bad news […]

The New Orleans Saints are in a state of transition this year as they begin a new era. After spending 16 seasons with the Saints in which he brought the team to three NFC Championships and a Super Bowl, Sean Payton elected to step down. Payton is undeniably the most successfull coach in Saints history […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is looking to stay healthy in 2022 and lead his team to the playoffs after tearing his ACL in Week 8 of last season. While he has been trucking along in training camp so far, the signal-caller was handed a setback on Monday. Per John DeShazier, Winston tweaked his […]

NFL training camp can occassionally lead to some unusual antics, particularly when it comes to players retiring from out of nowhere. Kiko Alonso’s abrupt retirement from football may just take the cake, though. Alonso, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2019, signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints yesterday afternoon to give […]

The New Orleans Saints are quietly loaded on offense. All of the talk in the NFC South this offseason has been about Tom Brady, Julio Jones and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the Saints have had their number recently and have talent all over the field. One piece they haven’t had for almost two years […]

Michael Thomas is set to make his return to the football field with the New Orleans Saints in 2022 after missing the entire 2021 season with an ankle injury. Thomas played spraingly during the 2020 season as well, meaning this is the first time we will really see him in action since the 2019 season, […]

The New Orleans Saints are heading into the ’22 season with a monster change in the organization. After comfortably being the head coach of the Saints since 2006, Sean Payton decided to call it a career. With a vacant spot at head coach, the Saints decided to go with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the […]

Kiko Alonso is on his way back to the NFL, particularly to the fold of the New Orleans Saints.  Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the linebacker is on the verge of finalizing a deal with the last team he has seen action for in the pros. “Former #Saints LB Kiko Alonso worked […]

The 2022 season will be the beginning of a new era for the New Orleans Saints. After 16 years with the team, longtime head coach Sean Payton announced his retirement despite having three years remaining on his contract. He led the team to seven NFC South titles, nine playoff appearances and the franchise’s first and […]

Tyrann Mathieu is back with the New Orleans Saints after missing the first portion of training camp, per Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com. Mathieu did not attend the first week of training camp due to personal reasons. It was unclear how much time he would end up missing. However, Mathieu is officially back with the team. […]

Tyrann Mathieu made the big move this summer after agreeing to sign with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent. At this point, however, the three-time All-Pro cornerback has yet to join his new team in camp. Mathieu is still dealing with a family matter, and it remains unclear when he will be back. […]

Although Alvin Kamara has consistently been among the top running backs in fantasy football, his 2022 fantasy worth is uncertain due to a probable six-game NFL suspension. Back in 2020, Kamara took the top spot among running backs in terms of PPR scoring after a six-touchdown effort on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Vikings. He […]

The New Orleans Saints are starting a new era following Sean Payton’s departure this offseason. The head coach spent 16 years with the organization and leaves some massive shoes to fill. The head coaching job was handed to Dennis Allen who previously was the head coach of the Raiders. The new Saints coach took to […]

For the first time in 18 months, Michael Thomas was back on the football field with the New Orleans Saints in training camp.  The last year and a half have been filled with injuries for the star wideout and he couldn’t help but express his gratitude for finally being healthy and able to compete after […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a strong offseason as the franchise has improved its wide receiver core. Additionally, the coaching staff is hopeful for Jameis Winston to lead the way throughout the year, giving the offense a nice well-balanced attack. Even so, this team will have to release some players in the coming weeks. […]

Training camp is officially underway as every team across the league is preparing for the upcoming season. All eyes have been on Michael Thomas throughout the offseason, as he is returning from a serious injury. After making an appearance in minicamp, the New Orleans Saints superstar receiver calls out a fantasy football doctor. Thomas didn’t […]

The New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season. They could not overcome a mountain of injuries and offensive struggles, and they barely missed the dance. Drew Brees already retired before last season and Sean Payton joined him this offseason, marking the end of an era in New Orleans. […]

Did you hear that? It’s the sound of New Orleans Saints fans breathing a sigh of relief. Star wide receiver Michael Thomas, who was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of NFL training camp, received a huge update on Wednesday. The Saints posted this on their Twitter account. Back 💪@Cantguardmike #Saints […]

The New Orleans Saints recently placed former Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Thomas on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. That likely left a sour taste in Saints fans’ mouths considering how long it has been since they saw him on the field. But Saints general manager Mickey Loomis gave an update on Thomas […]

Heading into salary cap hell, the New Orleans Saints had quite the busy offseason, one that also saw them get a new head coach. Through the 2022 NFL Draft and a bevy of offseason moves, the Saints have tried to put themselves in a position to be postseason-bound yet again – but was it enough? […]

The 2022 NFL season will begin a new era for the New Orleans Saints. This will be the first season, since 2005, the Saints will play without either former quarterback Drew Brees, who retired after the 2020 season, or head coach Sean Payton, who stepped down after the 2021 season. The Saints are not too […]

The New Orleans Saints appear set for a promising 2022 NFL season. Their offense is healthy after missing some key pieces in 2021, and they used the offseason to beef up their defense as well. In a weakened NFC, the Saints could end up making some noise. Despite all the good work that New Orleans […]

With training camp just a week away, the New Orleans Saints are figuring out who will and who won’t be available to practice. Unfortunately for Michael Thomas and Marcus Davenport, they won’t be taking part in camp due to their respective injuries. The Saints placed both players on the Physically Unable to Perform list (PUP). […]

The New Orleans Saints didn’t exactly have an outstanding campaign in 2021. They have been working hard in the offseason to come back stronger this coming year, though, and they might have just gotten a major boost ahead of the new season. This comes in the form of Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas, who are […]

Jameis Winston has quickly become one of the main voices in the locker room for the New Orleans Saints. Winston, who is entering his eight seasons, has always been a polarizing figure. But he has also been a solid leader.  In a recent video that shows Winston giving a speech to the Saints team, his […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently signed defensive tackle Eddie Goldman. After just 13 days as a Falcons player, Goldman decided to retire. New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan took a shot at the Falcons organization that will make even their fans laugh.  Goldman, who spent his six-season career with the Chicago Bears, informed the Falcons […]

As the New Orleans Saints’ transition between the Sean Payton era and the Dennis Allen era, there also rests the need to get this team back over the hump and into the playoffs once again. This Saints roster definitely appears to have the talent, albeit with a few holes still left to fill, be it […]

The New Orleans Saints will lean a lot on their defense this coming 2022 NFL season, and their secondary unit will be the anchor. Through both free agency and the NFL Draft, New Orleans has done a good job this summer of improving several key areas. Though not technically finished, the Saints have finished the […]

The New Orleans Saints are hopeful that Jameis Winston can return next season and stay healthy. However, Winston’s injury history is concerning. New Orleans may be better suited to move in a different direction at the quarterback position. There were whispers of a Baker Mayfield trade before he ultimately was dealt to the Panthers. But […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara has been making headlines of late for all the wrong reasons. The 26-year-old is currently facing a looming suspension from the NFL arising from his arrest last February on felony battery charges. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has now spoken out about the situation, and at this […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara found himself in hot water the night before the Pro Bowl in February when he got into an altercation at a Las Vegas nightclub and is now facing charges of felony battery. Then on Thursday, Pro Football Talk reported that Kamara is bracing for a six-game suspension from […]

The New Orleans Saints made a move to bolster their defense through the 2024 campaign on Friday. New Orleans agreed to a contract extension with veteran LB Demario Davis, per Field Yates on Twitter. Saints LB Demario Davis recently agreed to an updated contract that includes, per source: $2M in incentives in 2022-2024 ($6M max) […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara got into some trouble during Pro Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. Kamara was arrested after the Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium after an incident that occurred the previous night and is now facing charges of felony battery. According to Pro Football Talk, Kamara is expecting to receive […]