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Win a trip to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco from Drew Brees and Alltroo

Former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has teamed up with Alltroo in support of the NFL’s Crucial Catch Initiative’s partnership with the American Cancer Society to give one lucky fan the ultimate Super Bowl LX Experience. Alltroo’s purpose is to grow the charitable giving industry by offering amazing experience and amplifying the impact they can […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 16: A look at what the Saints can do in the draft

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft It’s Saints mock draft season! NFL free agency tiers: Ranking the top wide receivers for 2026 A potential position of need for the Saints. Saints 2025 Season Recap | Centers Erik McCoy and Luke Fortner Fortner turned out to be one of the best moves the Saints made this […]

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft just over four months away and the postseasons of both professional and college football coming to a close, many athletes hopeful of hearing their names called in April are prepping to put forth their best for scouts, coaches, and staff of teams seeking to fill their needs. As for Kellen […]

Should the Saints bring back Isaiah Stalbird?

The New Orleans Saints have some tough decisions to make this offseason with pending free agents, but one of the easier ones should be re-signing former UDFA LB Isaiah Stalbird, who proved to be an exciting piece for Brandon Staley’s defense. The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit and converted defensive back finally got his chance […]

Former Alabama and Saints RB Mark Ingram to be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame have announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class and Former Alabama and New Orleans Saints Running Back Mark Ingram will soon be joining the elite group of college athletes and coaches. Ingram becomes the 28th former Crimson Tide player or coach to be […]

Former Saints quarterback selected in 2026 UFL Draft

On Friday, January 9, quarterback Hunter Dekkers was selected by the United Football League’s Houston Gamblers during the first phase of the association’s multi-stage draft. Less than one year ago, Dekkers found himself going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but will now have an opportunity for a fresh start with a new team in […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 14: A Saints rookie is in the ROTY race

Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year Will Shough win it? Examining Saints’ WR Room, Including Forgotten Trade Pickup The Saints may have a potentially great backup already on the roster, and he didn’t play this past season. Saints legend Cam Jordan schools Tyler Shough on New Orleans’ must-try restaurants A […]

Why the Eagles’ playoff woes matter for the Saints

When Kellen Moore last stepped off the field as the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, he did so as a Super Bowl champion. But while he remains where he was that day – in the Caesars Superdome, albeit in different colors – the Eagles are in rather unfamiliar territory, having dropped their first home […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 13: A division preview heading into the offseason

Final State of the NFC South for the 2025 season Who could win the division next season? UFL’s Houston Gamblers draft former Saints backup quarterback After being on and off the roster all preseason, a former Saints QB has a new home. One Dream Trade Target For Tyler Shough, Saints Offense Could a disgruntled WR […]

Steelers vs. Texans: Wild Card Open Thread

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the final game of the Wild Card round.  This game will see Aaron Rodgers face the AFC’s best defense in what could be his final game. This matchup could make for a great end to the Wild Card round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs! AFC Wild Card […]

Final State of the NFC South for the 2025 season

What a weird season for the NFC South, but in the end, the Carolina Panthers were the division winners. Now, going into the offseason, all four of these teams have tough work to do this offseason, so let’s start the preview. Tampa Bay Buccaneers This was a very disappointing season for the Buccaneers. Instead of […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 12: A coaching change option for the Saints

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave named to AP’s 2025 All-Pro second-team Offense Hopefully, the first of many All-Pro teams for Olave. Saints should make a run at Ravens special teams coach Chris Horton A needed upgrade in the coaching staff. What are the next steps for Saints QB Tyler Shough? There’s one clear area to […]

Patriots vs. Chargers: Wild Card Open Thread

The New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in the third of three Wild Card playoff games today.  The Pats make their first appearance back in the playoffs since the end of the Brady/Belichick era, while the Bolts are looking to avoid another disappointing playoff exit. This matchup should make for a good end […]

Eagles vs. 49ers: Wild Card Open Thread

The Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers in the second of three Wild Card playoff games today.  This is a matchup of the two NFC Champions over the past three years. This matchup should be a good way to continue the second day of the 2026 NFL Playoffs! NFC Wild Card Game #6 San […]

Jaguars vs. Bills: Wild Card Open Thread

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Buffalo Bills in the first of three Wild Card playoff games today.  Buffalo enters this game as a slight road favorite, while Jacksonville comes in as the AFC South Champion with a chip on their shoulder. This matchup should be a fun start to the second day of the 2026 […]

Bears vs. Packers: Wild Card Open Thread

The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in the second of two Wild Card playoff games today.  These two NFC North arch-rivals have the longest-standing rivalry in the NFL and the next chapter continues here. These teams split the season series, including a Game of the Year contender in Week 16, but this rubber […]

Panthers vs. Rams: Wild Card Open Thread

The Carolina Panthers host the Los Angeles Rams in the first of two Wild Card playoff games today.  Carolina enters this game having backed into the NFC South title, while Los Angeles dropped from first in the NFC to fifth, by losing two of their last three games. This is a rematch of one of […]

Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions

The NFL playoffs are here and this weekend, there are 6 games being played today through Monday between the Rams vs. Panthers and Packers vs. Bears (today), Bills vs. Jaguars, 49ers vs. Eagles, Chargers vs. Patriots (tomorrow) and Texans vs. Steelers on Monday. The Broncos and Seahawks, who are the #1 seeds in each conference […]

New Orleans Saints’ 2025 draft class in review

With the 2025 NFL regular season now come and gone, and playoffs will be ramping up soon for those teams fortunate enough to clinch spots in the postseason. However, for those teams and players that have since wrapped up play for this year, another season has passed, and the rookies’ inaugural time in the league […]