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The New Orleans Saints had an impressive 2021 season. Despite missing the playoffs, New Orleans showed fight, winning nine games after losing starting quarterback Jameis Winston to a season-ending knee injury. Unfortunately, the team suffered another loss, this time occurring off the field in the offseason. Longtime head coach Sean Payton decided to step away […]

The New Orleans Saints are hoping to get back into the playoffs this season but they were dealt a pretty unfortunate injury blow ahead of training camp. Star defensive end Marcus Davenport reportedly underwent surgery to repair a horrific-sounding finger injury. According to Mike Triplett, Davenport revealed that he had the top portion of his […]

The New Orleans Saints made a big addition to their roster when they signed then-free agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry to a one-year, $3 million contract back in May. Landry, an eight-year NFL veteran, adds some experience to a Saints wide receiver room that was lacking in that category, besides Michael Thomas. It’s also another […]

It has been a drama-filled offseason for the Miami Dolphins but the franchise is now in a position to be competitive for the 2022 season. After firing Brian Flores, the front office was on the search for a new head coach. However, recent rumors reveal how much money the team was willing to offer Sean […]

The Saints are in an awkward spot for 2022. Too good to be tanking but not good enough to really make noise in the playoffs, the Saints also have to deal with a head coaching change for the first time since 2006. We know Dennis Allen’s style, as he filled in for former head coach […]

As the wait continues on just when Michael Thomas will receive the green light to make a return to action, he at the least may not be ready to feature in the New Orleans Saints’ mandatory minicamp. Saints head coach Dennis Allen noted on Thursday that as it stands, Thomas is “doubtful” to take part […]

After a season where Odell Beckham Jr forced his way out of Cleveland thanks to his dad and YouTube, signed with the Los Angeles Rams, and won a Super Bowl while suffering a torn ACL in the process, he is once again a free agent. There have been rumors linking him to a number of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to climb back atop the NFL mountain and win their second Super Bowl in the last three years. In order for the Bucs to do that, they will likely need to win the NFC South. That division is projected to be a two-team race between the Buccaneers and the […]

A wave of speculation ignited after a rumor emerged that former NFL star Drew Brees would not be returning to NBC as a studio analyst in 2022. Then, Brees added fuel to the fire with a comical social media post that some took to mean he was possibly returning to the field. New Orleans Saints […]

The Washington Commanders have slowly but surely improved this offseason. Although Carson Wentz isn’t the most exciting quarterback, he is definitely an upgrade over Taylor Heinicke. Fans should be excited as the defense is solid throughout while the offense isn’t too far away from being great. However, we look at three potential trade targets for […]

After spending the last three seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns, wide receiver Jarvis Landry officially returned home last week as he signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. On Thursday, the ex-LSU star discussed what it’s been like to be back in NOLA and playing for the Saints as he […]

As the New Orleans Saints continue to play the waiting game on just when Michael Thomas will receive the green light to return to action, much attention has shifted over to their new addition at the position in Jarvis Landry. The veteran wideout featured in the Saints’ OTAs session on Thursday, which included taking part […]

Rookie wideout Chris Olave was among the main attractions during the second week of the New Orleans Saints’ OTAs. Last week, Olave took some time to catch passes from quarterback Jameis Winston, as they began to build some chemistry together for the very first time. On week two of the Saints’ OTAs schedule, Olave continued […]

For the New Orleans Saints, the 2022 campaign will be defined by change. For the first time since the end of the 2005 season, the Saints will be without either Drew Brees or head coach Sean Payton. It’s now in the hands of Dennis Allen, Pete Carmichael, and likely Jameis Winston. Luckily for the Saints, […]

The New York Jets have done the heavy lifting to upgrade their 2022 roster. But a few tweaks are still possible ahead of training camp. For that reason, we take a look at three potential trade targets for the Jets to round out the team. They have restructured the secondary, with safety Jordan Whitehead and […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is six months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Winston’s recovery took a major step forward in February, as he began running for the first time. Then, the Saints quarterback was cleared to participate in the team’s offseason OTAs, or Organized […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston had the long-awaited opportunity to share the field with rookie wide receiver Chris Olave at the team’s OTAs this week. Overall, Winston is quite a fan of what he has seen so far from the former Ohio State standout. “Smooth as the other side of the pillow,” Winston said […]

The New Orleans Saints held their first NFL offseason OTA session open to the media on Thursday. With training camps about two months away, fans are beginning to get excited. However, one Saints player was notably missing from the team’s practice session: star wide receiver Michael Thomas. Thomas, who is rehabbing from ankle injuries that […]

The New Orleans Saints’ rivalry with the Atlanta Falcons will be missing a familiar face next season, as longtime Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts this NFL offseason. While Falcons fans were understandably upset, someone from the Saints’ side of things was also disappointed. New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan is […]

It’s been an impressive offseason for the New Orleans Saints. After making numerous moves, the front office found a way to get back under the cap space. Additionally, New Orleans has brought in some exciting talent to improve their chances of making a playoff run. Even so, this team needs as much help as possible […]

Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees raised eyebrows in his response to a report saying he would be leaving NBC as an NFL analyst after just one season. Brees claimed nothing had been decided yet about his future and then named a bunch of things he could do, including the possibility of playing football […]

As the Saints inch closer to the 2022 NFL season, eyes will be drawn to new acquisitions like Tyrann Mathieu, Jarvis Landry, and others alongside high draft picks Chris Olave and Trevor Penning. Deservedly so, as all the players just mentioned have earned the recognition they’re bound to receive throughout minicamp and into the summer […]

The NFL world was buzzing when former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sent out a cryptic tweet pondering his future endeavors after the report that he was leaving NBC as an analyst surfaced on Sunday. In his tweet, Brees threw out a variety of post-retirement scenarios, including working as an analyst again, returning to […]

After reports surfaced that former New Orleans Saints quarterback and current NFL analyst Drew Brees and NBC were parting ways, the future Hall of Famer took to Twitter to respond to those reports. Despite speculation from media about my future this fall, I’m currently undecided. I may work for NBC, I may play football again, […]

The former New Orleans Saints legendary quarterback Drew Brees made his debut as an analyst for NBC after retiring from the NFL. He seemed to do a decent job on set but did tend to struggle a bit in the booth calling games. Now, after just one year as an analyst, Brees makes an intriguing […]

As was the case for several other free agents who signed with the New Orleans Saints, Jameis Winston played quite a notable role in Jarvis Landry’s decision to take his talents to the NFC South. Two months after he was released by the Cleveland Browns, Landry signed with the Saints on Friday for a mere […]

The New Orleans Saints wide receivers could be among the most improved units across the whole league. Michael Thomas’ return from a lengthy ankle injury would already make the group much better. On top of that, the Saints added highly touted rookie Chris Olave and former Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry this offseason. The Saints traded up […]

New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas didn’t play at all in 2021, and now he’s trying to make up for lost time as he gets set for the 2022 campaign. In addition to making his return to the field, Thomas is doing everything he can to help rookie wide receiver Chris Olave. Thomas […]

After stepping down as the New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton is now being linked with the Carolina Panthers for a potential return to the sidelines. While that might seem far-fetched, his comeback isn’t. In his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed his belief that Payton will […]

Chris Olave is now the latest New Orleans Saints rookie to sign off on his first contract in the NFL. As noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Saints and Olave came to terms on a four-year, fully guaranteed deal. The former Ohio State wideout is set to earn $19.2 million over his opening four seasons […]

It’s been a bonkers offseason for the NFL so far and Friday is no exception. The New Orleans Saints made a big move to upgrade their wide receiver core after signing Jarvis Landry. This offense went from being mediocre to a stacked between the NFL Draft and free agency, making this team dangerous in the […]

The New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs last season mainly because their offense was brutal, especially in the passing game. The Saints rectified those issues this offseason and are now adding even more talent, bringing in former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry. The Louisiana native posted a video to celebrate coming home: WHO DAT […]

A week after signing free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, the New Orleans Saints have opted for another Louisiana homecoming. Jarvis Landry revealed on his official Twitter account that he has elected to sign with the Saints. The move comes after the Cleveland Browns released him in March, and after a notable waiting period, the Louisiana […]

According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, the Carolina Panthers could already have a target in mind for their coaching search in 2023 should the team move on from current head coach Matt Rhule. The man on their radar? Former division rival and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. The Panthers reportedly are considering a […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a bumpy offseason to say the least. They lost the man who had guided them since 2006 in Sean Payton on one hand, but on the other, they don’t seem very far off a playoff spot with their current roster. If they can fill their remaining gaps, they should […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a brand new era. Dennis Allen is entering his first season as head coach with a solid team that could get better. The improvements of Jameis Winston could make him a solid quarterback for star wide receiver Michael Thomas, though both players have injuries to recover from first. Allen told […]

All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu is coming back home to NOLA and joining the New Orleans Saints, and sure enough, Jameis Winston couldn’t be any more excited about it. The Saints quarterback didn’t need to say or write any word to show how ecstatic he is with the news. Quote-tweeting the team’s post about signing Mathieu, […]

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 […]