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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston grew emotional speaking about what it meant to spend time with Drew Brees during the legendary quarterback’s final season in the NFL. Winston said he had immense admiration for the “resilience” and “passion” Brees showed in his final season. The former No. 1 pick also said Brees “doesn’t even […]

After signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, it has become apparent that not only has Emmanuel Sanders been smitten about the Buffalo Bills for quite some time now, but the feeling was mutual. And how can you blame either side? For Sanders, he gets to play in an offense that loves to throw […]

The New Orleans Saints will be incurring huge losses due to the COVID-19 violations that they committed all throughout the 2020 season. They will reportedly forfeit their sixth-round draft pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and will be charged a hefty fine of $700,000, per NFL‘s Ian Rapoport. From the NFL: The #Saints will forfeit […]

With 2021 NFL free agency moving like molasses at some positions, former Pro Bowl defensive back and San Francisco 49ers veteran Richard Sherman is taking personal marketing matters into his own hands. Though linked to the New Orleans Saints in some circles, and for good reason, Sherman tweeted his covering credentials on Wednesday afternoon — […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Tom Pelissero of NFL.com and NFL Network, veteran NFL wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has already found his next home. Pelissero is reporting that once Sanders is formally released by the New Orleans Saints, he will head to upstate New York. It is believed that on Thursday he will […]

Day 2 of free agency may not have been as action-packed as opening day but there have still been a number of significant signings throughout the league. For their part, the Tennessee Titans have decided to pounce on Janoris Jenkins after the cornerback was released by the New Orleans Saints. This comes in the wake […]

The New Orleans Saints might not be finished addressing the quarterback position in light of Drew Brees’ official retirement from football. New Orleans inked Taysom Hill to a voidable extension and later re-signed Jameis Winston to a one-year deal, seemingly setting the stage for a two-man competition. However, there are some indications general manager Mickey […]

The New Orleans Saints are among the teams with interest in veteran cornerback Richard Sherman. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported there is some familiarity with Sherman’s former defensive backs coach, Kris Richard, now in New Orleans. Pelissero also noted the Saints are in the market for a corner after cutting ties with Janoris Jenkins. […]

After Drew Brees announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints continue to make sure they will have some stability at the quarterback position with the re-signing of Jameis Winston. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Winston has agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million to stay in New Orleans. Jameis Winston reached agreement on […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has finally hung up his cleats after 20 seasons in the NFL, and he will go down as the all-time leader in career completions, percentage, and yardage. And in his absence, he leaves a gaping hole in the New Orleans Saints’ roster. In Brees, the Saints are losing arguably […]

The New Orleans Saints are negotiating with quarterback Jameis Winston to make him stay with the team, per Dianna Russini of ESPN. It is not implied though that Winston will be the starter in chooses to sign with the Saints, as there will still be competition for the position during camp. The 2015 number one […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announced his retirement from playing professional football on Sunday and is already looking forward to the next chapter of his career off the field. The 42-year-old veteran spoke on TODAY and announced that he will be joining NBC in the near future: “I’m going to be working for […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is one of the latest to come out with his own statement in the wake of Drew Brees’ retirement announcement on Sunday. Payton and Brees spent many years together in New Orleans and the 57-year-old shot-caller has quite a touching parting message for his now-former star quarterback. This […]

Arguably the biggest storyline to come out of the NFL offseason on Sunday was (now-former) New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees officially announcing his retirement. None other than Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady has chimed in on the conversation as he shared his thoughts on Brees calling time on his storied career. The GOAT […]

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints made headlines on Sunday as the 13-time Pro Bowl QB called time on his storied career in the NFL. This is an eventuality that the Saints have been preparing for, and they have now made their first move in the wake of Brees’ retirement. According to NFL insider […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

General manager Kevin Colbert and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of work to do this offseason, just like practically every team in the NFL. With the salary cap having finally been set at $182.5 million for the 2021 NFL season, the Steelers have an achievable number that they will need to get under before […]

The New Orleans Saints entered this offseason staring at the barrel of the worst salary cap situation in the NFL. After several moves, that gun is slowly losing some of its bullets.  Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints have restructured star wideout Michael Thomas’ contract. His base salary will be turned into a […]

The New Orleans Saints have plenty of work to do if they hope to get under the salary cap in time for free agency next week, and they parted ways with another starter in Janoris Jenkins on Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move to release Jenkins creates another $7 million in cap space for […]

Let’s get bold with the New Orleans Saints, shall we? What would make a wild 2021 offseason for the defending NFC South champions? Certainly, the 2020 season didn’t end as many anticipated, with the Saints falling to Tom Brady and the “Tompa” Bay Buccaneers in the opening round of the 2021 playoffs. This is a team with […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cuts in all facets of life, and the National Football League was no different on Wednesday when league officials notified teams of the 2021 line: $182.5 million. It’s an 8% decrease from the 2020 campaign, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, that falls in line with a 92% reduction in attendance […]

The New Orleans Saints are starting to unload contracts heading to the 2021 season and are parting ways with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders after a one-year stint with the team, per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Sanders previously inked a two-year, $16 million contract with the Saints prior to the 2020 NFL season. Due to the extended […]

The 2021 offseason is rife with challenges for the New Orleans Saints and general manager Mickey Loomis. But that did not stop New Orleans from using the franchise tag. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Saints applied to tag to safety Marcus Williams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. The #Saints have officially filed the paperwork […]

Count Cam Jordan among the New Orleans Saints players fully on board with Russell Wilson taking the reins from Drew Brees at the quarterback position. Jordan made an appearance on Tuesday morning’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up,” saying the Saints have the chance to win a Super Bowl with Wilson under center. With our locker […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sparked speculation he might actually suit up for another season in 2021 after posting a workout video over the weekend. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network poured cold water on the idea Brees would play again in 2021. Rapoport said Monday there has yet to be an indication Brees […]

The NFC South looks to become one of the most competitive divisions in the league once this offseason is through. The New Orleans Saints roster is completely stacked, however, there is a possibility Drew Brees comes back for one more season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won Super Bowl LV after acquiring Tom Brady and […]

The NFL has some pretty stringent rules when it comes to teams publicly recruiting players from opposing squads. These policies, however, do not include the city’s mayor. This is exactly why New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell came out with a rather compelling recruitment pitch for the New Orleans saints aimed at Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell […]

One of the biggest offseason questions not just for the New Orleans Saints, but for the NFL is whether or not quarterback Drew Brees will be retiring. Per Dov Kleiman, Brees’ trainer Todd Durkin posted a video of the future Hall of Famer’s workout using a weighted sled.  Drew Brees doesn't look like a guy […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is being recruited by multiple NFL stars amid recent trade rumors. Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen tweeted at Wilson after it was reported the Bears were among the four teams Wilson would accept as a trade destination. Now, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is chiming in. New Orleans […]

Are the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson really headed for a breakup? Seattle’s franchise quarterback has reportedly discussed possible trade destinations with the team, and there is suddenly a very real chance Wilson could be on the move this offseason. That initial report included the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and New […]

Russell Wilson trade rumors are heating up after the The Athletic dropped a bombshell about his rift with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson has been rather vocal with his displeasure with the organization recently, and rightly so. In 2020 alone, the Seahawks allowed 48 sacks, the third-most in the league. It has been that way the last […]

Russell Wilson’s future with the Seattle Seahawks has been a topic of discussion this offseason, with some believing it is nothing to be concerned about. On the contrary, The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando, and Jayson Jenks highlighted why Wilson’s future in Seattle could be in doubt in a long piece showing how the relationship between […]

New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara wasn’t a fan of the officiating when he watched the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The game went to overtime and the Pelicans managed to squeeze out a win over the visiting Celtics. Even though NOLA came out with a slim win, Kamara blasted […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara said last summer he had some interest in becoming a NASCAR fan. It would seem he was quite serious about following the sport more intently. Kamara will be sponsoring Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas for this weekend’s event in Daytona. The partnership grew roots after Vargas implored his […]

The New Orleans Saints fell short in the playoffs, losing to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC’s divisional round despite beating them twice in the regular season, and there might be a lot of new faces playing football for the Saints next season. Drew Brees might have played his final game […]

Jameis Winston has an opportunity to test free agency again this offseason after spending this past season with the New Orleans Saints. Despite not having a clear shot to start, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Winston is possibly interested in the idea of returning to the Saints, via Bleacher Report. After spending the first five seasons […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was named Offensive Rookie of the Year over the weekend, and he’s already thinking of ways to improve as the offseason begins. Herbert will enter his second year in the league and hopefully have a traditional offseason with camps and OTAs. He said he has plans to reach out […]

With all eyes on the NFL as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Bowl Sunday, New Orleans Saints defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson decided to take advantage of the opportunity to make an announcement. The 23-year-old took to Twitter to tell the world that his mixtape is set for public […]

The New Orleans Saints are no doubt the biggest offenders of the NFL COVID-19 health protocols for the 2020 season. The franchise came under fire once more on Saturday, following a leaked surveillance video obtained by the league. It showed an interaction that may have played a factor in Alvin Kamara’s positive test back in […]