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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 […]

The New Orleans Saints got ousted earlier than they had hoped in the playoffs after losing to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With questions remaining about long-time quarterback Drew Brees’ future with the team, the Saints have decided to make an interesting adjustment to his salary. With retirement looming, Drew Brees drops his […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday the team expects quarterback Drew Brees to make his retirement decision shortly. Payton said during an appearance on PFT Live he thinks the organization will have more information on Brees’ future in the coming week, reiterating the Saints will wait for the future Hall of Famer to make […]

The New Orleans Saints’ hopes for another Super Bowl trip will have to wait a year, and whether Drew Brees is the quarterback or not remains to be seen. The Saints were among the favorites to come out of the NFC, but Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their hopes in the divisional […]

The New Orleans Saints still await the decision of quarterback Drew Brees, who could retire after his 20th NFL season. If Brees decides not to come back for another season with the Saints, head coach Sean Payton is confident that his likely successor is already with the team. In an interview on NFL Network, Payton […]

The New Orleans Saints will take a similar approach to quarterback Drew Brees’ future as the offseason commences. Brees had contemplated retirement prior to deciding to play again in 2020. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team will once again wait for Brees to make a definitive decision before addressing the quarterback position: “I […]

The New Orleans Saints should draft former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the upcoming NFL Draft. On the daily Locked On Saints podcast, Ross Jackson discussed a prospect that is getting predicted to the Saints on a ton of mock drafts. Jones is a perfect fit to replace Drew Brees as the next quarterback in […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas took a veiled shot at veteran quarterback Drew Brees and his lack of arm strength on Sunday while watching the NFC Championship Game. After failing to record a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week during the team’s loss in the divisional round, Thomas appeared to suggest […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went through the wringer this year, from a physical standpoint. Brees suffered multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, with said injuries forcing him out of the team’s next four games. But Brees’ wife, Brittany, revealed the future Hall […]

New Orleans Saints icon Drew Brees may be viewed as the NFL’s version of San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. On the daily Locked On NFL podcast, Ross Jackson and Luke Braun talked about the legacy of Drew Brees. Moreover, how the Saints legend’s status will resonate through not only the franchise, but the entire […]

Drew Brees’ future with the New Orleans Saints remains unknown after their unceremonious playoffs exit at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Should he decide to call it a career, however, fans might not need to look far for his replacement. After all, New Orleans Pelicans big man Steven Adams might be up for […]

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas reportedly played through a torn deltoid and injured ligaments in his high ankle in their divisional-round tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After absorbing a tough loss, Thomas will now have surgeries to aid him in his recovery from his injuries, via ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Thomas reportedly chose […]