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In last year’s NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Vernon Broughton from Texas with the 71st overall pick in the third round. The 6’5”, 311 lb. player was expected to have a large role along the Saints’ defensive line in 2025, but was sidelined for a majority of the year after suffering a season-ending […]
Last year, the New Orleans Saints entered the season with extremely low outside expectations. Many analysts believed they would end […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! The final years of Drew Brees’ career was better than most Some people need to be reminded. All-NFC South Team of the 2000s: How many Saints on the offensive line? Decent representation for New Orleans. Jeff Duncan: Five reasons for concern with the 2026 […]
Before Drew Brees became a Super Bowl champion in New Orleans, he was remarkably close to landing in Miami. For years, the failed deal has been blamed on medical evaluations. But former Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is now offering a different version of events, one that points the finger at the locker room and […] The post Dolphins Locker Room Killed Nick Saban’s Pursuit of Drew Brees, Says Former Miami Star appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The final five years of Drew Brees’ career were better than most quarterbacks’ entire careers. Matthew Stafford recently appeared on the Green Light Podcast, hosted by Chris Long. During the interview, Stafford shared a conversation he had with Drew Brees before last season. Stafford said Brees told him that his next five years could be […]
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Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at the age of 51. The Garland, TX native was an All-American linebacker at Texas A&M. A member of the “Wrecking Crew” defense from 1993-1996, Mitchell was a part of 1993 Southwest Conference championship team that had a perfect 7-0 conference record, finishing the season […]
We are not even at the start of training camp yet, so talking about potential trades that could happen before or mid-season is a bit early, but it’s still fun to consider some moves. Last year, the New Orleans Saints didn’t even make it to the regular season before they traded for Devaughn Vele, which […]
In this week’s reacts poll, we asked readers which New Orleans Saints home game are they most looking forward to? An overwhelming 64% of voters said it’s the Saints NFC South opponent, the Atlanta Falcons. There is no love lost between these two teams and their fan bases, which makes up one of the biggest […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! A look at the QB2 situation for the New Orleans Saints Yet another close position battle in training camp. Ranking the Five Best Running Back Duos in the NFL Ahead of the 2026 Season Hopefully, Kamara and Etienne will be as successful as fans […]
The Cincinnati Bengals made it clear this offseason that they are all in on being a Super Bowl contender in the 2026 NFL season. Cincinnati made several moves to improve its defense and ensure that it’s not a weak spot this upcoming campaign. In free agency, the Bengals signed Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan […] The post Bengals, Saints Get Compelling Trade Pitch Involving Alvin Kamara appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Texas A&M Aggies football All-American and New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at the age of 51, according to confirmations from his family and the university shared with KBTX on Thursday. “Keith’s passing was sudden and unexpected,” his family said, as per KBTX. “As we begin to process this […] The post Saints Legend Who Credited Yoga With Saving His Life After Spinal Injury Passes Away at 51 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at the age of 51.
The calendar has officially flipped from June to July, meaning that NFL training camps are right around the corner.Before camps get underway across the league though, there are still plenty of impact players still looking for a home. Perhaps the New Orleans Saints could bring one in to bolster their offensive attack for the 2026 […] The post New Orleans Saints Named Top Landing Spot for Pro Bowl Playmaker appeared first on HEAVY .
In 2025, the New Orleans Saints faced an unusual decision going into the season: who would be the starting quarterback in Week 1? Between Drew Brees, Jameis Winston and Derek Carr, it’s a question the franchise has rarely had to deal with in recent decades. Alas, despite much speculation that the battle was merely a […]
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason is showing his support for former NFL running back Chris Johnson, who revealed this week during an interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2025. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Bryce Lance could be Saints’ biggest training camp sleeper Bring on the competition. Boise State reveals 11-foot statue honoring Saints coach Kellen Moore Congrats to Coach Moore! The 5 Most Underrated Players in the NFL Entering 2026 Season Could this player have an even […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles believes the team got a steal in rookie OLB Rueben Bain, Jr., and said that not only is he physically gifted, but he also displays great leadership qualities, even if he’s not in that role yet. “I’m extremely grateful,” Bowles said, via Tampa Bay Times. “Just seeing him in person, there’s size and […] The post NFC Notes: Kyle Pitts, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Ranking the eight last-place teams from the 2025 NFL season by the likelihood they win their division in 2026. How will teams like the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans fare in 2026?
Last season, the New Orleans Saints dealt with major special teams issues, leading to losses. It was not just the special teams causing these losses; if a few more FGs had been made, coverage on punts/kicks had been better, and returns had been better, the Saints may have been able to make the playoffs. Understandably, […]
New Orleans Saints fourth-round pick Bryce Lance may be one of the most intriguing players to watch as training camp rapidly inches closer, as the rookie wide receiver is already turning heads. The North Dakota State product impressed throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp, consistently finding ways to get open and make plays. His biggest statement […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Could this be Bub Means’ last chance with the Saints? The 3rd year WR needs to step it up in 2026. Best Landing Spots for Stefon Diggs, Top Offensive Free Agents Ahead of 2026 NFL Training Camp Would have loved this move… if the […]
Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis this week, noting that he and his wife, Brittany Johnson, decided to tell their story to raise awareness about the disease and the urgent need for ALS research. But it’s also fair to say that life has changed dramatically for Johnson, Brittany, and their children as the former NFL […] The post Saints Legend, Suffering From ALS, Labels Disease a “Relentless Tsunami” While Sending Prayers to Chris Johnson appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB David Walker enters the second year of his career after being a fourth-round pick last year. Walker said the message for their entire defensive line this offseason is to rush the quarterback as one. “Just get off- that’s how we talk in the whole D-Line Room, that the number one thing is, […] The post NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, David Walker, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means is once again dealing with a lower-body injury during the early stages of the offseason program. While the team has taken a cautious approach with injured players ahead of training camp, another setback comes at an unfortunate time for Means. The competition at wide receiver has only intensified, […]