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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 […]

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 […]