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Julian Blackmon embracing fresh start after injury-shortened first season with Saints
After signing with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent last offseason, veteran safety Julian Blackmon appeared in just one game before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury that sidelined him for the remaining 16 games. Now healthy, Blackmon says the experience has changed the way he approaches football. “I feel like that’s exactly how […]
New Orleans Saints News, August 4: The NFL may still be too low on Shough
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints Reacts Survey: What are your thoughts after the first week of training camp? Check out what you guys think after the Saints’ first week of practice. Tyler Shough: Saints never formally named me starting quarterback He has earned it. B/R NFL 1000: Ranking […]
Former Saints OL Andrus Peat retires after 11 NFL seasons
Former New Orleans Saints guard Andrus Peat has announced that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. 11 years in the league, I gave it everything I had,” Peat wrote in via his Instagram account. “I may be walking away from football, but not from the lessons it taught me. Thank you to […]
Saints’ new guard explains why the run game is coming together early in camp
The New Orleans Saints are still in the early stages of training camp, but one of the team’s newest additions, former Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards, believes the offense is already beginning to establish its identity on the ground. Speaking with the media after practice, the veteran offensive lineman said the biggest strength of the […]
Offense wins the day, but defense is winning Saints training camp
With the second week of training camp underway, the New Orleans Saints offense finally found its rhythm. The defense has looked very good, and that’s a positive for a unit that finished last season strong under first-year defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. The addition of LB Kaden Elliss following the departure of Demario Davis is already […]
Saints Reacts Survey: What are your thoughts after the first week of training camp?
Today was the 2nd week of practice for the New Orleans Saints and their first day hitting the field in pads. There have been 3 open practices for fans so far to get a glimpse of what the 2026 team will look like this season as well as plenty of reports coming out of Airline […]
Saints rookie WR Barion Brown shining early in training camp
There may be an unsuspecting star rising for the New Orleans Saints as the first day of pads ended. Rookie wide receiver Barion Brown has been stacking good days and performed well again on Monday. Brown, a sixth-round pick by the Saints, was making plays left and right. Despite being announced as a return specialist […]
New Orleans Saints News, August 3: Former Saints player may be on his way to Denver
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver Is anyone really surprised? Surprise defensive back is an early riser at Saints training camp One of the underrated players to watch. Saints 6th Round Rookie Looks to Make a Return Difference Maybe Barion […]
Saints WR Ja’Lynn Polk retires from the NFL
Throughout the New Orleans Saints roster, there are heated position battles that are difficult to predict. The top of that list is the wide receivers group. New Orleans put so much effort into upgrading that unit, and with Jordyn Tyson, Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown a part of that group, only […]
Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver
When Taysom Hill was released from the Green Bay Packers as final roster cuts were made in 2017, then New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton pounced on the opportunity to grab the undrafted college quarterback out of BYU. So it shouldn’t be a surprise too many to hear Payton, now in his fourth season […]
Saints LB Pete Werner speaks on leadership after Demario Davis’ departure
Demario Davis signing back with the New York Jets this summer no doubt leaves a huge void in the Saints locker room, not only for his play but for his commanding leadership. Speaking to the media after day 3 of camp, linebacker Pete Werner touched on what he learned from playing alongside Davis and how […]
The culture is beginning to show for the Saints
Throughout all of last training camp, there were questions everywhere. Questions about how Kellen Moore would schedule practices, how the team would handle the heat, why they had so many rest days, and who would be the starting quarterback. But by the end of the season, those questions began to fade away and as the […]
Saints Reacts Results: Who will win the backup QB position?
In this week’s Saints reacts poll, we asked our readers which quarterback do they think will win the backup position? An overwhelming 69% of voters said that it will be 3rd year QB Spencer Rattler. The 25-year-old who was drafted by the Saints in the 5th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, enters 2026 with a […]
Saints RBs Travis Etienne Jr. and Alvin Kamara are starting to develop true chemistry
Today was the third day of Saints training camp, and the offense found different ways to feature Travis Etienne Jr. throughout multiple team periods. The combination of Etienne and Alvin Kamara looks like exactly what Saints fans were hoping for when the team paired the dynamic running back duo this offseason. Etienne spoke with the […]
How Chris Olave’s Extension Stacks Up Against the 2022 NFL Draft’s Top Wide Receivers
The New Orleans Saints finally locked in their WR1 under contract, giving him an extension that keeps him on the team until 2030. Olave’s deal is worth up to $132 million with $90 million in guarantees. With his extension, the 2022 first-round pick becomes the sixth highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Above him are […]
Saints WR’s Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson to host back-to-school giveaway to support local area students
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson will host The Kickoff: Back‑to‑School Giveaway which will provide hundreds of local students with backpacks, school supplies, and access to essential community resources as they prepare for their upcoming school year. The event will be held at The City of […]
Saints injury updates: Kicker Charlie Smyth has a thumb injury
New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth spoke with the media after a training camp practice on Thursday, where he discussed a minor thumb injury he suffered while camping and how the situation will not get in the way of his duties amid a highly anticipated position battle. Although the injury may be an annoyance, Smyth […]
New Orleans Saints News, July 31: Another injury hits the Saints
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints CB leaves practice early with an injury Hopefully nothing to worry about. Chase Young ready to lead Saints after Demario Davis’ departure Exactly what you want to hear from a top player. No question about it: The 2026 Saints are Tyler Shough’s. ‘The […]
Saints WR Chris Olave gets multi-year extension
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with first-round WR Chris Olave on a new contract extension. Adam Schefter reports the extension is for four years and worth $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed. The deal averages $33 million per year and makes Olave the sixth-highest-paid wide receiver in the league, behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, […]
Saints CB leaves practice early with an injury
New Orleans Saints Training Camp is in its very early stages, but already, one player has stood out. Kool-Aid McKinstry had a really great Day 1, leading to the media and players singing his praises throughout the day. For the Saints, improvement for McKinstry is arguably one of the most important factors for this team. […]
New Orleans Saints News, July 30: Saints lose major piece on defense
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Breaking: Saints DT Bryan Bresee feared to be out for the season with a knee injury Horrible news for the defensive tackle Photos: Saints open training camp in sweltering Metairie heat Check out some of the latest photos from training camp. PFF ranks Kelvin […]
Sean Payton set to present Drew Brees at Hall of Fame enshrinement
Former San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will officially be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, as a member of the class of 2026 on August 8. Sean Payton, former Saint and Brees’ longtime head coach in the Crescent City, was recently announced as the presenter […]
Taysom Hill says thank you and goodbye to New Orleans
It’s official, the New Orleans Saints’ Swiss Army Knife is bidding goodbye as Taysom Hill just released a statement on social media saying that after 9 years, his time in the black and gold is over. However, Hill stopped short of saying that he is retiring: “I’ve taken time this offseason to think carefully about […]
Breaking: Saints DT Bryan Bresee feared to be out for the season with a knee injury
With a day that should have been filled with positives, some awful news has struck the New Orleans Saints. After picking up his 5th-year option this offseason, Bryan Bresee had a massive year ahead of him for contract discussions moving forward, but everything has changed. At practice today, Bresee left with a knee injury, and […]
Saints star WR sits out of team drills on day one of practice
Although training camp is back and the New Orleans Saints are finally on the field again, the business side of football always tends to creep in. While most were worried about rookie Jordyn Tyson’s availability for drills, which turned out to be full participation, maybe some attention should have been put on Chris Olave’s contract. […]
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