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Saints kick off their 2026 season with 50/50 Raffle to benefit local organizations

Earlier today, the New Orleans Saints announced their 2026 50/50 Raffle initiative beneficiaries. Now entering its 11th season, the 50/50 Raffle has become a cornerstone of the Saints’ philanthropic efforts, supporting a diverse array of charitable causes and nonprofit organizations throughout the region. During the 2026 season, proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will benefit more […]

All signs point towards a breakout year for 3rd year CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

It seems one player on the defensive side of the ball has really been turning heads, and it’s a much-needed step in his development: cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry. When Alontae Taylor signed with the Titans during the offseason, McKinstry changed his jersey number from 4 to 1. But he’s not just trying to wear No. 1—he’s […]

Jonas Sanker on developing at the Star position

During his media availability after Monday’s training camp, New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker was asked about watching players like Jalen Ramsey play in the slot. It was a great question because Ramsey played the position while Brandon Staley was his defensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams. Sanker went on to explain that Ramsey […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]