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The New Orleans Saints fell short in their 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, but it certainly wasn’t for a lack of trying. The Saints went for it on fourth down three times in the game, coming up short each time. One such failure — with less than a minute […]

The New Orleans Saints picked up a 28-6 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but it was not all smooth, as Derek Carr and Erik McCoy had a heated exchange during the game, and head coach Dennis Allen spoke about the altercation after the game. “These kinds of things happen on the field,” Dennis […]

Michael Thomas is still unable to see action as he remains on the injured reserve, but the New Orleans Saints wide receiver managed to get attention in Week 13 when he shared an eye-catching comment via his now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) account which seemed like a shot at quarterback Derek Carr. Among the comments Thomas […]

The New Orleans Saints’ devastating 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season has left fans and analysts alike searching for answers. The Saints, now 5-7, are reeling from the defeat, and it’s clear that some key factors contributed to this disappointing result. From defensive struggles to critical personnel […]

The New Orleans Saints signed Derek Carr to a four-year, $150 million contract hoping it would fix their post-Drew Brees quarterback woes. However, the Carr experiment hasn’t exactly gone how the Saints were hoping. With New Orleans dropping to 5-6 on the season, Carr has understandably received plenty of backlash after signing such a massive […]

On Sunday afternoon, Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints dropped to a disappointing record of 5-6 on the 2023-24 NFL season with a frustrating road loss at the hands of their NFC South divisional rivals, the Atlanta Falcons, by a score of 24-15. Carr was able to give it a go after clearing concussion […]

The New Orleans Saints have their eyes set on the Indianapolis Colts this upcoming Sunday and while the season is heading into the halfway point, this game is a must-win. New Orleans is coming off of back-to-back losses against the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars in last week’s Thursday Night Football contest. They’re 3-4 […]

The New Orleans Saints offense has struggled to start the season with Derek Carr under center, and head coach Dennis Allen is ready to be done with the growing pains. “I think it’s time for those to be done with,” Dennis Allen said, via the Saints website. Derek Carr said he has been facetiming his […]

The New Orleans Saints nearly came away from their Thursday Night Football showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars with a win, despite trailing 24-9 heading into the 4th quarter. The 31-24 loss dropped the Saints to 3-4 on the season, a record that seems all too appropriate for a team whose coach feels “inconsistency” is the […]

Thursday Night Football ended in utter despair for the New Orleans Saints (3-4), specifically tight end Foster Moreau. The cancer survivor, who made a remarkably expedient comeback after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March, dropped a surefire game-tying touchdown pass late versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Derek Carr could not link up with Chris […]

The New Orleans Saints appeared to have a challenging assignment in Week 5 of the NFL season. They had to go on the road to New England to try to get the best of Bill Belichick and the solid Patriots defense. While the Saints appeared to have enough on their side to hang in for […]

The New Orleans Saints dropped a heartbreaker on the road to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as Derek Carr was forced to exit the contest with a sprained AC joint. Jordan Love and the Packers took advantage, winning 18-17 as the Saints were unable to get much going with Jameis Winston under center. The […]

Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints made a major investment in QB Derek Carr this offseason. To the tune of $150 million. Protecting that asset probably should be more of a priority after Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. “I think it needs to be better. It’s something we need to figure out,” […]

Misunderstandings often lead to huge damages. This could have been the case for Michael Thomas as he was finding his way back into the New Orleans Saints locker room in their NFL Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Derrick Brown followed the wide receiver and they had a heated exchange. The incident was finally […]

Jamaal Williams suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to leave the New Orleans Saints’ Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers prematurely. Dennis Allen provided a Jamaal Williams injury update Tuesday. The Saints coach indicated that New Orleans’ starting running back won’t be returning to the field soon. Allen told reporters that Williams will […]

The New Orleans Saints got a huge victory over the Carolina Panthers. A lot of Coach Dennis Allen’s success was predicated on giving Bryce Young a hard time using his secondary. The team delivered and improved to a two-win record in NFL Week 2. The Saints’ secondary had a generational performance against the Panthers. Dennis […]

Running back depth on the New Orleans Saints took another hit on Thursday. That came courtesy of running back Kendre Miller’s latest injury scare. Saints head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Miller is battling a hamstring injury, per NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill. Allen wasn’t able to say if Miller’s status for Week 1 of the regular […]

Well, ain’t this a throwback. Jimmy Graham returned to the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, much to the delight of fans. The legendary tight end had many imcredible moments with the team in his career. However, no one really expected him to perform at the same level as he did in his prime. During […]

The New Orleans Saints organization announced the death of former defensive coordinator Steve Sidwell. Sidwell passed away Wednesday at age 78. Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacted to the death of Sidwell, saying,  “Number one, I’d say our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a tremendous defensive coach in our league. […]

After a seven-year hiatus, Jimmy Graham is back with his first NFL franchise in the New Orleans Saints. While Graham’s tenure didn’t get off to the best start, head coach Dennis Allen has been impressed with the tight end’s turnaround. Graham was forced to undergo medical treatment after an incident that led to his arrest. […]

The return of multiple-time Pro Bowl selection Jimmy Graham was shrouded with concern. After signing with Dennis Allen’s New Orleans Saints, he suffered a medical episode. It led to him being sidelined in their NFL Preseason match against the Los Angeles Chargers. Moreover, he was not able to make the game and missed the practices […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has a warning to his team: he will crack the whip now that the regular season is fast approaching. Allen loved Kendre Miller’s touchdown reception and the defense’s three takeaways in the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Saints quarterbacks Jake Haener, Jameis Winston, and […]

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was in a scary situation that led to his arrest on Friday night, when he became disoriented and wandered in the streets. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that Graham would watch Sunday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers from the locker room. “You won’t see him […]

Most of the New Orleans Saints’ training camp has been characterized by speculation. Whether it be the NFL’s suspension of Alvin Kamara or the progress that injury-plagued Michael Thomas is making, this team has been mired in uncertainty. The latest injury to star cornerback Marshon Lattimore will further take the focus off the practice field. […]

The New Orleans Saints got good news on their rookie RB Kendre Miller after a scary knee injury in their first preseason game. Miller went down with what was diagnosed as a right knee sprain on Sunday, the same injury that he suffered in his final game at TCU in December. He was lucky to […]

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen had an encouraging take on wide receiver Chris Olave’s development. Via NOF Network on ‘X’: Dennis Allen on Chris Olave’s improvement pic.twitter.com/ptdsTIaHhA — NOF (@nofnetwork) August 10, 2023 “I think Chris is really coming along,” Allen said. “I think he’s improved a lot. It’s been good to see him […]

The New Orleans Saints, their fans and fantasy football managers no longer have to live in suspense regarding the status of Alvin Kamara. The former second-team All-Pro running back is suspended for the first three games of the 2023-24 NFL season for his role in a battery case stemming from a 2022 Las Vegas fight. […]

The New Orleans Saints took a major step in keeping Cam Jordan with the team for several more seasons. The Saints gave Cam Jordan a two-year contract extension worth $27.5 million, all of it guaranteed. Saints coach Dennis Allen sounds thrilled to have the defensive end locked up through the 2025 season. Allen might know […]

After initially facing misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit battery and a felony charge of battery with substantial bodily harm, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara accepted a plea deal claiming no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach the peace for his involvement in a fight that occurred in Las Vegas last February […]

It’s no secret that veteran wide receiver Michael Thomas can be integral to the success of the New Orleans Saints after posting four consecutive 1,00o-yard seasons in the first four seasons of his career. However, the 3-time Pro Bowler has been hampered by injuries ever since, including a 2022 campaign that saw him return from […]

The New Orleans Saints are likely to make further changes in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of roster spots still available on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Saints will draft with each of their […]

During the 2023 NFL offseason, the New Orleans Saints are likely to make more changes. With the number of roster spaces remaining available, this should not be surprising. They can, of course, do so through the draft or continue to probe the market for other potential free agents. Here we’ll look at the most significant […]

The New Orleans Saints have won the Derek Carr sweepstakes as the former Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback will be heading to the Bayou. As Carr prepares to become the next Saints’ quarterback, both owner Mickey Loomis and head coach Dennis Allen had nothing but glowing praise. Carr signed a four-year, $150 million contract with New […]

As the New Orleans Saints aim to regain their Super Bowl contender status, they have a busy offseason ahead. Dennis Allen, the new head coach, took over from Sean Payton, who had coached for 16 years. The Saints missed the playoffs for the second straight year, finishing 7-10. That was their first losing record since […]

The New Orleans Saints had a pretty forgettable 2022-23 season. They won just seven games and missed the playoff bus in the NFC. Despite the fact that the start of free agency is still a few weeks away, it is likely that general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Dennis Allen have already begun compiling […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen isn’t getting his money back after the NFL rescinded all the fines stemming from the Cameron Jordan fake injury allegations. However, it is in his own volition and for good reasons. To recall, the whole Saints organization was fined $550,000 over allegations that Jordan faked his injury during […]

Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints are hiring Joe Woods as the team’s new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday morning. The 52-year-old Woods spent the last three seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, and will join Allen’s staff in New Orleans as his next gig. Allen and […]

The status of Dennis Allen as head coach of the New Orleans Saints is safe, but the same cannot be said about selected assistants on Allen’s staff. With the Saints looking to make some changes after a disappointing season, coaches on the defensive side under Dennis Allen are the ones on the chopping block, according […]

Dennis Allen’s first season as head coach of the New Orleans Saints was disappointing, to say the least. But despite Allen and the Saints’ struggles, it looks like the HC has a much longer leash than expected in New Orleans. Saints’ owner Mickey Loomis has confirmed that Allen will remain the Saints’ head coach next […]