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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton became the first known person within NFL circles to have coronavirus when he came forward with his diagnosis on Thursday. Payton insisted he wanted to share his diagnosis in order to send a message and promote awareness about curbing the spread of the illness. He also said practicing […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known case among those in NFL circles, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Saints’ HC Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday. Payton is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for […]

Former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple is once again on the move. This time around, the former New York Giants and New Orleans Saints defensive back has landed in “Sin City” as a member of the newly minted Las Vegas Raiders. As a result of signing a free-agent contract with the Raiders this week, Apple […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a contract with veteran free agent safety Malcolm Jenkins earlier on Wednesday, and the terms of the deal have finally been revealed. Jenkins signed a four-year, $32 million deal that could max out at $35 million if he reaches certain incentives, per the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. The deal […]

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign Malcolm Jenkins after the Philadelphia Eagles parted ways with him, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. A reunion: The #Saints are close to a deal with safety Malcolm Jenkins — likely bringing back one of their former first-round draft choices and securing their back end. The […]

Longtime Houston Texans and former Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is now officially an unrestricted free agent while the former No. 1 overall pick could very well end up playing for his third NFL franchise in as many seasons come 2020-21. While just about every team in the league could use a player like […]

After spending the season with the New Orleans Saints,29-year-old linebacker Kiko Alonso will re-sign with the Saints after agreeing to “a restricted deal” per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Alonso was slated to make $7.8 million in 2020 but his new deal will pay him less than that, clearing up some cap space for the team […]

That didn’t last long. Only hours after it being rumored to being close to done, Drew Brees has inked a new deal with the New Orleans Saints. According to those in the know, the new deal is for two years, worth roughly 50 million American dollars. For those unaware, that’s a lot of money. Heck, […]

Tom Brady is leaving New England, but Drew Brees won’t be doing the same in New Orleans. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Brees and the Saints are close to finalizing a new contract, one that could be completed as soon as Tuesday. This hardly comes as a surprise. Brees contemplated retirement earlier in […]

According to a Monday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, veteran tight end Jimmy Graham has landed in the “Windy City.” Not only that, but the Chicago Bears have agreed to a multi-year contract with Graham, who will now earn a total of $16 million over the course of the next two seasons. With […]

Quickly becoming a Swiss Army knife for the New Orleans Saints, it appears quarterback Taysom Hill will remain in the bayou for at least the foreseeable future — assuming all goes according to the team’s plan, that is. According to a Monday afternoon report from Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports, the Saints have placed a […]

The new NFL CBA has officially been approved. Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints noticed. The CBA has been a point of contention for quite a few players, but it appears enough agreed on it to get the deal passed. In that new deal, there will be a 17th regular season game. This was […]

The NFL made it clear earlier this week that they have no intention to postpone the beginning of free agency, but that could be subject to change on Sunday. With free agency set to start on Wednesday, Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints spoke about the NFL potentially delaying free agency: “Most immediately, the […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara made his third consecutive Pro Bowl this year despite missing multiple games. Kamara says he essentially played on one leg for the majority of the season: On 1 leg… At 75%.. but we back to 100 ❤️ https://t.co/dYMblYKNU0 — Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) March 10, 2020 Kamara suffered an […]

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees has given every indication that he will return for a 20th NFL season—and, in particular, staying with “Who Dat” nation. What kind of contract Brees, 41, and the Saints plan on agreeing to is another question, though. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Thursday, it’s entirely conceivable […]

With the scouting process for the 2020 NFL Draft still in full swing, teams are doing their due diligence at notable pro days around the country. Unfortunately, it appears they will have to work their way around some self-restrictions due to concerns about the coronavirus. According to Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports, the Philadelphia Eagles […]

Every year, NFL free agency brings with it the movement of start players to new teams, but rarely are those star players quarterbacks. This year’s free agency class is unprecedented, with multiple Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers hitting the open market. Not all of these signal-callers with play for different teams next year, […]

The New Orleans Saints fell short of making the Super Bowl last season. Running back Alvin Kamara’s inability to play at full strength throughout 2019 was definitely one of the root causes of the problem. However, he believes that he’s back to full strength this coming season. The electric running back admitted that he wasn’t […]

The free agency period of the offseason is nearly a week away and teams in the NFC South will be heavily involved. Over the past few seasons, the New Orleans Saints have been the team to beat in the division. Last month, Drew Brees announced that he would be returning for his 20th season in […]

Drew Brees already made it known that he plans to return to the New Orleans Saints for his 20th season. But he believes he could play for a few more years. Following his decision to return, Brees claimed that he could play until he’s 45 years old. “I think, for me, it’s not a matter […]

The New Orleans Saints think very highly of Taysom Hill and they are showing the lengths they’ll go to keep him on the roster. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New Orleans is planning to place a first-round tender on Hill. Saints putting money where mouth is: they’re planning to place 1st-round tender on restricted FA […]

Drew Brees announced earlier this offseason that he will be playing in 2020, but he is not currently under contract, which leaves the door open for Brees to explore his options in free agency later this month. However, it doesn’t seem like Brees has any desire to leave the New Orleans Saints. When asked on […]

Drew Brees has been the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints since 2006. In that time, he’s put up historic numbers and helped turn the Saints into a winning franchise. That includes a Super Bowl ring. However, at 41, a few questions arise. Now he’s at that age when retirement can come at any time. […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan specializes in terrorizing opposing quarterbacks. But before he steps back on the field to try to get the Saints to the Super Bowl, Jordan is headed to the sidelines … the XFL sidelines. Jordan will be a sideline reporter for Saturday’s game between the New York Guardians and […]

Michael Thomas is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, if not the best. This past season, the New Orleans Saints star led the league in both receptions (149, which was a single-season NFL record) and receiving yards (1,725) while also scoring nine touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team […]

The New England Patriots could have multiple defensive players leave in free agency and the New Orleans Saints could be interested in one of them. With a need at linebacker, New Orleans is likely to have interest in Jamie Collins when free agency gets underway. Currently, the only reliable linebacker on the Saints’ roster is […]

The New Orleans Saints are targeting pending free agent linebacker Jamie Collins of the New England Patriots, per The Athletic’s Larry Holder. The Saints are historically aggressive at filling needs at linebacker through free agency as well. One name to keep an eye on: Jamie Collins. Interest will be there from the Saints for the […]

With NFL free agency ramping up, rumors are swirling regarding where major free agents will end up. Per Mike Sando of The Athletic, one NFL general manager has heard that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are “hot” on Teddy Bridgewater. The Buccaneers’ quarterback situation is one of the biggest storylines of this offseason, and it truly […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Camron Jordan is coming off yet another spectacular outing that earned him Pro Bowl honors for the fifth time in his career. It seems he even managed to do this while being hobbled by injury. According to ESPN’s Mike Triplett, Jordan had surgery to repair a hip injury he suffered […]

New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl defensive end Cam Jordan has yet to miss a single game since entering the NFL in 2011, but he is facing some complications that could loom large this offseason. Jordan said he had surgery to deal with a core issue, and that he was playing injured for the tail end […]

The New Orleans Saints are positioned with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and could use a wide receiver alongside Michael Thomas. With that being said, Brandon Aiyuk out of Arizona State is a name to watch in the first round for the Saints. The Saints boast one […]

The new deal between Tony Romo and CBS is a monumental moment in television history and Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints is using it as a ploy against the NFL. Following the news, Thomas had a strong response to the new CBA after the Romo deal. The NFL and NFLPA have been discussing […]

Drew Brees has opted to return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2020 campaign, but that does not mean the Saints are forgetting about fellow quarterback Taysom Hill. General manager Mickey Loomis said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the Saints definitely have plans for Hill moving forward, even if they don’t know exactly what […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees all but guaranteed he would return to the team at the Pro Bowl despite his impending free agency. Brees also took to Instagram to assert as much, saying “I look forward to the grind and the journey, for the reward at the end will be worth it.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tzQ5NHB7R/ Both […]

LSU quarterback and 2019 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow will more than likely become a Cincinnati Bengal come April. Born in Aimes, Iowa and then growing up in Ohio, it would make sense that Burrow might have grown up a Bengals fan. However,  location isn’t always a requisite for fandom and per Matt Verderame of […]

University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is preparing to enter the NFL and is widely expected to be a top-five pick in this year’s draft, and for good reason, and it appears he’s trying to learn from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Tagovailoa is an incredibly skilled signal-caller who should fit very well into […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still undecided about their future at quarterback, but that could be subject to change in free agency. According to Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman, Los Angeles has been ‘attached’ to Teddy Bridgewater in talks this offseason. Teddy Two Gloves rocking the bolt next year?⚡️ pic.twitter.com/cVKYPgDMdP — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 22, […]

Drew Brees announced that he is returning to the New Orleans Saints in 2020. But he isn’t the only quarterback on the roster that needs to sign a new contract. With just a month until free agency, Sean Payton claims that the contract for Taysom Hill is going to take “more work” than Brees’ next […]

The New Orleans Saints didn’t know it would work out this way: In 2001, the San Diego Chargers selected Drew Brees with the 32nd pick in the NFL Draft. Brees became the second quarterback taken, following the first overall pick in the draft, Michael Vick. Brees joined San Diego’s first round pick, LaDainian Tomlinson, on […]