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The New Orleans Saints are a team in transition, and that’s not in a good way. Once one of the NFC’s most stable organizations, they now face uncertainty at the most important position in football. For five straight years, the Saints have tried to patchwork their way through the quarterback carousel. It just hasn’t worked. […]

New Orleans Saints fans may have some hard times ahead, as the franchise moves through a rebuilding/transitional phase, but they celebrated one of their own on Thursday. Retired defensive back Tyrann Mathieu was the man of the hour, or rather the day. The New Orleans native, who played two seasons with the LSU Tigers and […]

The Denver Broncos will close out their 2025 preseason on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints, and head coach Sean Payton confirmed that his starters, including rookie quarterback Bo Nix, will see limited action. The plan is for starters to take 8–10 snaps in New Orleans. “That’s not just etched in stone — and then […]

The New Orleans Saints have one preseason game remaining before the 2025 NFL season begins and have yet to decide on a starting quarterback. Ahead of their matchup with the Denver Broncos, head coach Kellen Moore detailed the team’s plan in its final exhibition contest with Week 1 looming. Moore said that the team will […]

As NFL training camps wind down and Week 1 of the 2025 regular season fast approaches, teams around the league are looking to solidify their rosters. According to an NFL insider, for the Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, and New Orleans Saints, that means possibly trying to make a running back trade in the coming […]

The New Orleans Saints have bolstered their receiving corps ahead of the 2025 NFL season by acquiring wide receiver Devaughn Vele from the Denver Broncos in a trade that sends a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Denver, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Vele was originally selected in the seventh round (235th […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore gave an optimistic update on rookie running back Devin Neal ahead of the team’s preseason finale against the Denver Broncos. Moore spoke to reporters Tuesday and confirmed that Neal, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, returned to practice in a limited role. “Yeah, it’s been a […]

Arguably no team in the NFL has a bleaker outlook entering the upcoming 2025 season than the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are talent deficient on virtually every area of their roster and currently are facing the prospect of trotting out either Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough to open up their season. This begin the […]

The New Orleans Saints continue to search for answers at quarterback. Still, at least one insider is making it clear where he stands on the idea of trading for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. Nick Underhill, who covers the Saints for NewOrleans.Football dismissed the notion that New Orleans should pursue Richardson following his benching in […]

Three months after Derek Carr shockingly announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints are still deciding on who their next starting quarterback will be for the 2025 NFL season. The battle has seemingly come down to either Spencer Rattler or rookie Tyler Shough, with Week 1 less than three weeks away. Ahead of the team’s […]

The New Orleans Saints have one of the hardest quarterback competitions to call in the entire NFL this preseason. With just one more tune-up to go, it’s still impossible to call the battle between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. Rattler got the start in the Saints’ first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash late Sunday night, finalizing a trade with the New Orleans Saints to acquire veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. In return, Jacksonville sent offensive lineman Luke Fortner to New Orleans, reshaping both rosters ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The news spread quickly across league circles, and it didn’t take […]

The New Orleans Saints made a trade move as the preseason winds down, sending Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans made the move on Sunday, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. This comes just hours after the Saints played the Jaguars, as both teams put up a 17-17 draw. “The #Saints are sending veteran […]

The New Orleans Saints still do not know who their starting quarterback will be when Week 1 comes around, and there is still a battle brewing between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. Shough had the opportunity to make a case for the starting job in their second preseason game, as he got the start and […]

The New Orleans Saints are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. The Saints are widely expected to be among the worst teams in the NFL this year, having drafted rookie Tyler Shough to be their next quarterback, although it’s unclear if he will start right off the bat this year. On Sunday, […]

The New Orleans Saints opened their preseason campaign with a 27-13 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers on August 10, 2025, a scoreline that never tells the full story of an exhibition matchup. With starters limited and jobs up for grabs across the roster, several roster hopefuls seized their opportunity to shine, even in defeat. […]

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will start Sunday’s preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Kellen Moore told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported the news Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision comes after Shough played the majority of snaps in the Saints’ 27-13 preseason opener loss to the Los […]

With the 2025 NFL season approaching, there are two big quarterback battles to keep an eye on: The New Orleans Saints and the Cleveland Browns. The Browns QB battle is full of questions with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, Tyler Huntley and Shedeur Sanders fighting it out. The Saints saw Derek Carr suddenly retire, […]

The New Orleans Saints suffered a significant roster blow ahead of NFL preseason Week 2, placing second-year wide receiver Bub Means on the season-ending injured reserve. The move comes after the 24-year-old pass catcher sustained an ankle injury in the team’s 2025 preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov took […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a big transition for the franchise during the 2025 NFL season. New Orleans hired Kellen Moore as the team’s new head coach earlier this offseason. Moore comes to New Orleans at an interesting time in the team’s history. The Saints have a roster loaded up talented veteran players who […]

Alvin Kamara has long been one of the best running backs in fantasy football, especially in PPR leagues. Many have expected regression out of the pass-catching back for years now, but even at age 30, he is still going strong. Kamara’s New Orleans Saints don’t have a pretty outlook for their upcoming season, but can […]

The New Orleans Saints finally got some positive news after a rough injury night in their NFL preseason opener. Offensive lineman Trevor Penning was carted off the field during New Orleans’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers with a foot injury. Thankfully, Penning is expected to miss only a few weeks. The initial scene sparked […]

The New Orleans Saints are exploring potential wide receiver depth, and their latest target comes with both championship pedigree and untapped upside. The Saints worked out former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Justyn Ross on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz took to X (formerly known as Twitter), to share that […]

The New Orleans Saints got banged up during their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but they finally got some good news on one of the injuries. Former first-round pick Trevor Penning was carted off during the game, leading many to assume the worst, but he got a positive diagnosis on […]

The New Orleans Saints are bringing in a lot of new faces this campaign, to try and turn around the franchise. New Orleans is going to have to play this season though without a key offensive lineman. Center Will Clapp is out for the year with a foot injury, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Clapp […]

While a lot of the NFL preseason buzz is focused on the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle, the New Orleans Saints also have a quarterback battle going on. After Derek Carr’s retirement, the QB1 position is up for grabs and each of Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener and rookie Tyler Shough are battling it out. On Sunday, […]

The New Orleans Saints got their preseason underway on Sunday in a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means fans got their first look at rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. Spencer Rattler got the start for the Saints in this one, but Shough got plenty of reps as the backup in the 27-13 loss. Shough […]

The New Orleans Saints opened their 2025 preseason with a quarterback battle that has quickly gained clarity in their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rookie Tyler Shough, the Saints’ second-round pick from Louisville, made a strong case for the starting job by throwing his first preseason touchdown and outperforming Spencer Rattler, who began the […]

The New Orleans Saints’ offensive line might have suffered a significant blow in the team’s preseason opener. After playing just one series against the Los Angeles Chargers, left guard Trevor Penning suffered an injury deemed significant enough to warrant the cart. Penning did not need any attention on the field and instead headed straight toward […]

The New Orleans Saints are under no pressure to be good this season. Undoing past mistakes will take at least a year, maybe even longer since the guy who made them is still calling the shots. Fans have begrudgingly watched the team lumber through a four-year playoffs drought and will tough it out for another […]

After days of speculation — including some analysis from Drew Brees on the Saints’ quarterback room — it’s now official: Spencer Rattler will lead the New Orleans Saints offense this Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Friday night that the second-year quarterback will start in the preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, ending the […]

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough caught strays even though he wasn’t on the field. Instead, it came after the standout performance of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The Saints drafted Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft as the Browns would pick Sanders in the fifth round. What makes […]

Drew Brees was one of the best quarterbacks in the league when he was playing, and he has the stats to show with the New Orleans Saints. He was known for passing, and not much for using his legs, but when he did, he made the most of it. Brees was a guest on the […]

Drew Brees has been keeping a close eye on the New Orleans Saints from his home in California, and one part of the story has his eye more than most: the fiery quarterback competition in training camp. With Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener all competing for the starting role, the Saints legend admitted […]

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he remains confident in his potential as an NFL broadcaster and believes he could rank among the league’s best if given the opportunity. Speaking on the latest episode of The Dan Patrick Show, the 13-time Pro Bowler addressed perceptions surrounding his initial stint in broadcasting, which began […]

For the New Orleans Saints, training camp was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter. It was supposed to be full of energy, youth, and renewed direction. Instead of clarity, though, camp has brought confusion. And instead of a team taking its next step, one side of the ball has already taken a […]

The New Orleans Saints have re-signed 28-year-old offensive lineman Shane Lemieux, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes alongside the placement of guard Nick Saldiveri on Injured Reserve. Lemieux, who has experience at both guard and center, adds depth and versatility to the Saints’ offensive line. Originally selected by the New York Giants in […]

The New Orleans Saints face a potentially tricky situation as depth at the tight end position dwindles, with Juwan Johnson suffering another setback during Wednesday’s training camp practice. Johnson, who signed a three-year, $30 million extension this offseason, left the session with a groin injury later reported as not serious. He’s expected to miss only […]

The New Orleans Saints must find a way to galvanize a curious but restless fanbase. Kellen Moore will aim to get the Saints back to respectability in the NFC South. Plus end their streak of playoff misses. Moore’s biggest task during NFL Training Camp is finding Derek Carr’s replacement behind center. Carr shockingly retired in […]