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It’s safe to say New Orleans Saints fans are eager to welcome Tyrann Mathieu to the team. After Mathieu agreed to a three-year deal to join his hometown team, he was immediately greeted with an amazing reception from Saints fans. They went above and beyond in welcoming Mathieu back to his hometown, and it seems […]

On Monday, news broke that the New Orleans Saints signed Tyrann Mathieu to a three-year deal. The Honey Badger was arguably the top safety available in 2022 NFL Free Agency. After spending three years with the Kansas City Chiefs, Mathieu is back in his hometown of New Orleans. Mathieu spoke about his homecoming at his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a blow when free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu opted not to return, instead signing with the New Orleans Saints. While losing an All-Pro safety is enough of a blow as it is, it’s even worse when Mathieu himself played a role in sticking it to his former team. Here’s […]

Excitement is building for the 2022 NFL season following the draft, with about two months until training camps are slated to open for teams. There should be even more hype for the next season after the league revealed the schedule for international games in 2022. The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will kick off […]

The New Orleans Saints made headlines before the 2022 NFL Draft, executing a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire an extra pick in the first round. Speculation began, with many expecting the franchise to trade up in the draft. Trade up, they did, as New Orleans dealt three of their own picks for the […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston may have already achieved a lot in his football career, but his biggest yet may have just come off the field. Last Friday, Winston returned to Florida State University to get one job done: his graduation! The Saints QB has been taking online classes since leaving the university in […]

The New Orleans Saints managed to sign one of the top names left on the open market on Monday, bringing Tyrann Mathieu back to his hometown after reaching an agreement in free agency. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter has now reported the terms of the deal, indicating that Mathieu will be headed to New Orleans […]

The New Orleans Saints addressed the defensive side of the ball in the later rounds of the NFL Draft, selecting a cornerback, linebacker and defensive tackle, though a need at safety remained following the free agent departure of Marcus Williams. The Saints didn’t wait long to make a move at safety, agreeing to a contract […]

After months of speculation, Tyrann Mathieu is officially come back to where it all started. The star safety will sign with his hometown New Orleans Saints for the 2022 season. Via Ian Rapoport: The #Saints are making a key post-draft addition, as they’re expected to sign All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, sources say. A long-awaited signing […]

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly going to make an aggressive push for Pro-Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After failing to land a safety during the draft, the Saints now are expected to re-visit their talks with free-agent Pro-Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu and make an aggressive push to try to add him […]

This offseason is a major turning point for the New Orleans Saints. Sean Payton is gone and the franchise is still searching for a quarterback to replace Drew Brees. On top of that, there are multiple holes on the roster that need to be addressed. We dive into the Saints’ 2022 NFL Draft with some […]

The New Orleans Saints were a bastion of consistency with Sean Payton at the helm, but now the Payton era is over after 16 years as head coach. Dennis Allen is now the head coach, with Pete Carmichael Jr. finally being given the keys to the offense. Carmichael has been in New Orleans as offensive […]

In every single NFL Draft, there are players who are taken much later than they should be. Guys like Russell Wilson, Cooper Kupp, and Deebo Samuel were all drastically undervalued coming into the draft, but have turned into some of the best players. The same thing will happen in the 2022 NFL Draft with a […]

The New Orleans Saints have one of the most intriguing seasons coming up for themselves, as they are tasked with replacing their HC (Sean Payton), finding their next long-term solution at QB (Jameis Winston?), and maneuvering a horrid cap sheet. But can this team decide that Ole Miss’ Matt Corral is their best solution in […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has effectively denied the recent rumors linking him with Tom Brady and the Miami Dolphins. Payton, who stepped down from his role as Saints coach this offseason, was rumored to be on his way to the Dolphins as part of a “package deal” with Brady. The reported […]

The New Orleans Saints are looking to buff up the wide receivers room ahead of the 2022 NFL season and could turn to an experienced veteran in Jarvis Landry. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Saints brought the free-agent wide receiver in for a visit on Tuesday as they continue to mull making a move […]

It’s been a shaky offseason for the Arizona Cardinals as rumors continue to swirl around Kyler Murray’s frustration. The star quarterback clearly wants a new contract extension, but the front office has yet to act on it. For that reason, teams around the league are monitoring the situation in Arizona. We take a look at […]

The rumor mill is in full swing right now as the 2022 NFL Draft quickly approaches. Every team is finalizing their draft boards while getting a last look at some of the rookie prospects. After trading with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire a second first-round pick, the New Orleans Saints are rumored to be interested […]

The New Orleans Saints aren’t too far away from being an extremely competitive franchise, especially in the NFC. After making a big trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, the front office set itself up with two selections in the first round. It’s time to take a look at what the Saints might do with a 2022 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are focused on continuing their rebuild this offseason. They acquired multiple free agents and re-signed key pieces of their roster. Now, the Birds are looking at a much bigger free agent: safety Tyrann Mathieu. The team held a virtual visit with Mathieu, and according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Philadelphia is a […]

Free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, who spent the 2021 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, had a visit with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday. The All-Pro safety would make sense for the Saints, who lost top safety Marcus Williams to free agency, as a wise addition. Mathieu, a native of Louisiana, spoke out on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints joined the NFL offseason’s trade frenzy when the two teams agreed to a deal on Monday involving eight NFL Draft picks. The Eagles acquired a 2022 first-round pick, third-round pick, and a seventh-round pick as well as a 2023 first round pick and a 2024 second-round pick. New […]

The New Orleans Saints will be looking to bounce back in 2022 after an injury-riddled 2021 campaign where they were forced to use four different quarterbacks. QB1 Jameis Winston missed the final 10 games after tearing his ACL, but he will be the one likely running the offense as Taysom Hill transitions to playing mostly […]

The New Orleans Saints have stayed busy this offseason, but haven’t made a blockbuster free agency move just yet. However, this could change very quickly. Free agent Tyrann Mathieu recently visited the Saints’ facility during a family visit in New Orleans. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news Tuesday morning. According to his tweet, this […]

The New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles executed a trade on Monday, as New Orleans sent five draft picks, including one of their first rounders this year, to Philadelphia in exchange for three picks, including two first-rounders this year. While they had to give up a fair amount, it’s exciting for the Saints to now […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints just shook up the 2022 NFL Draft with a trade involving eight draft picks. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles are trading pick Nos. 16, 19 and 194 in 2022 to the Saints for pick Nos. 18, 101 and 217 in 2022, plus a 2023 first-round pick and […]

After missing out on acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the New Orleans Saints opted to re-sign quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal last month. After years of not having to deal with question marks at the quarterback position because of Drew Brees’ standing with the team, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis faced […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is an incredibly important moment for the New Orleans Saints. Not only do they have numerous holes to fill, but the franchise is participating in a tough NFC South division. If the front office can reel in the right players, this team could be making some noise late in the season. […]

Malcolm Jenkins has decided that it’s time to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL. After 13 years in the pros, Jenkins, one of the most dependable safeties during his time in the league, revealed during an appearance at The Pivot Podcast that he is walking away from the game. Jenkins spent his […]

The New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears are swapping backup quarterbacks. Not long after losing Trevor Siemian to the Bears, the Saints are swooping in and signing veteran Andy Dalton to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is $3 million guaranteed. Dalton will be the backup […]

Taysom Hill filled in as the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in 2021 after Jameis Winston went down with a torn ACL midway through the season. Hill struggled as a passer, putting up a woeful 75.4 quarterback rating while still showing some effectiveness as a runner. With Winston back in the fold, Saints […]

The New Orleans Saints brought Jameis Winston back in NFL free agency and are hoping to see what the 28-year-old can bring to the table under a full season of work. After his 2021 campaign was cut short due to an ACL injury, Winston has been working his way back, and was handed another opportunity […]

The New Orleans Saints have had an interesting offseason. The Saints lost top safety Marcus Williams to free agency but were able to bring in former New York Jets safety and Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorenson as potential replacements. New Orleans missed out on superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson but was able to re-sign free […]

The New Orleans Saints retained quarterback Jameis Winston on Monday, signing him to a two-year deal worth $28 million after missing out on their pursuit of Deshaun Watson. Of course, Winston is coming off an injury-riddled campaign where he tore his ACL in October, playing in just seven games. However, it appears the Saints signal-caller […]

The New Orleans Saints were involved in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes but ultimately fell short when the three-time Pro Bowler landed with the Cleveland Browns. The Saints had to then come up with a new strategy at the quarterback spot. Instead, New Orleans fell back on a solid option, agreeing to terms on a contract […]

After missing out on acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the New Orleans Saints are now turning to Plan B for their starting quarterback next season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Saints are slated to be “back in play” for free agent quarterback Jameis Winston. The Saints made an audacious push to haul […]

The Deshaun Watson saga may be coming to a resolution very soon. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Carolina Panthers are now out of the running for the star QB. Carolina has been informed it is out on Deshaun Watson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2022 Prior to this development, Watson had […]

Despite being the butt of a lot of Super Bowl jokes, the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year deal worth $4 million per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. CB Eli Apple is returning to Cincinnati on a one-year, $4 million deal, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2022 Apple returns to […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off a tough 2021 season that saw quarterback Baker Mayfield struggle mightily. Mayfield was also dealing with a number of injuries, which likely contributed to his struggles. Ultimately though, the Browns were reportedly looking elsewhere for a quarterback. News surfaced that the Browns were meeting with Deshaun Watson, in hopes […]