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Fleur-de-Links, January 27: Welcome to Senior Bowl Week

2025 Saints player review: QB Tyler Shough Let’s look at the excellent rookie season from Shough. The Saints often use the Senior Bowl to their advantage. How can they do that this year? It’s Senior Bowl season. Saints Star Responds to Controversial Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl Pick An interesting decision by the NFL.

14 days ago | 2 reads

Should the Saints bring back Foster Moreau?

The New Orleans Saints’ unusually high morale despite a 2-10 record at one point in the season was partially due to veteran leadership from players like tight end Foster Moreau, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 28-year-old had a down year after returning in Week 5 from a knee injury suffered in the 2024 […]

14 days ago | 0 reads

Saints QB Tyler Shough named Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Pygmalion

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is having the rookie ride of his life literally, as he has been named the Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Pygmalion parade. The Uptown parade, who is celebrating their 25th year, will roll on Saturday, February 7th beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Magazine Street, and ten wrap up […]

15 days ago | 1 read

2025 Saints player review: QB Tyler Shough

When the 2025 NFL season started, there was a real chance this would never be made. An extremely close QB battle between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough lasted most of the preseason, and with it being so close, the Saints went with Rattler. At the time, the decision made sense, but it did not […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

Seahawks vs. Rams: NFC Championship Open Thread

#5 Los Angeles Rams at #1 Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in today’s NFC Championship Game. This is Seattle’s first NFC Championship Game appearance since the 2014 season. This is the Rams’ first NFC Championship Game appearance since the 2021 season. This game has all the makings of a classic title […]

16 days ago | 1 read

Broncos vs. Patriots: AFC Championship Open Thread

#2 New England Patriots at #1 Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots in today’s AFC Championship Game. Denver is coming into the AFC Championship Game for the first time since the 2015 season. New England is returning to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since the 2018 season. These […]

16 days ago | 2 reads

Julian Blackmon’s contract with the Saints revealed

Earlier this week, the New Orleans Saints signed S Julian Blackmon to a contract extension. This may not have been an expected move, but it was well-received by most when the deal was revealed. Bringing back Blackmon made too much sense given how he played before his injury and where the Saints’ SAF room currently […]

18 days ago | 2 reads

NFL Playoff Picks 2026: Conference Championships

NFL Conference Championship Sunday has been long regarded as the most exciting weekend in sports and that should continue with these two fantastic matchups with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line in both games. As the road to the Super Bowl comes near its end, let’s take a look at the matchups […]

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18 days ago | 2 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 23: Two potential offseason moves for the Saints

Should the Saints bring back Luke Fortner? The Saints already made a great move last year to trade for Fortner, so why not make another one? Christian McCaffrey follows Drew Brees’ footsteps in NFL awards season McCaffrey is up for three different awards this offseason. Saints Can’t Afford to Lose 5-Time All-Pro A no-brainer decision.

18 days ago | 2 reads

Should the Saints bring back Luke Fortner?

The interior of the New Orleans Saints’ offensive line was a weakness all season, but even after Erik McCoy went down with a season-ending torn bicep in Week 7, the center position was stabilized by pending free agent Luke Fortner. New Orleans acquired Fortner in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for DT Khalen Saunders […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

The former Saints in contention to win Super Bowl 60

We’re in the midst of an exciting and compelling NFL playoffs, with entertaining games, highlight plays and nail-biting finishes across both conferences. On Sunday, four teams play for a ticket to Super Bowl LX on February 8th. Here’s a look at the two highest-profile names involved in the conference championship games with immensely strong links […]

19 days ago | 5 reads

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Kiper predicts Saints add offensive weapon

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has released his first official mock draft ahead of April’s 2026 NFL Draft. In the article, Kiper Jr. made his predictions for all 32 first-round picks, including the New Orleans Saints selecting Arizona State University wide receiver Jordyn Tyson at eighth-overall. The pass catching prospect is listed as 6’2”, 200 lbs., […]

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Fleur-de-Links, January 22: Could the Saints trade for out of favor WR

Saints season ticket prices to remain the same for 2026 season A smart move from the Saints Saints Linked to Trade for $10M Bills WR After Shocking Owner Comments It would be a low-risk move. Tyler Shough says Gayle Benson ‘loved’ Halloween costume tribute Top costume from the rookie.

19 days ago | 2 reads

Saints season ticket prices to remain the same for 2026 season

On Wednesday, the New Orleans Saints notified their season ticket holders that they will not see an increase on ticket prices for the 2026-27 season from the previous season’s pricing. Saints’ season tickets have been sold out every season since 2006, which was their first year back in the dome after Hurricane Katrina. That season […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

PFF reveals Saints rookie snap counts and grades

As the 2025 season winds down, it’s time to start player evaluations and PFF has already broken down all the rookie’s production from 32 teams by total snaps played to date using PFF Grades and Wins Above Replacement (WAR). Their rankings have been complied among those players who have played at least 100 snaps this […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

Saints Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks Jr. named to PFWA All-Rookie team

The New Orleans Saints had two players named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team in quarterback Tyler Shough and left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. The Saints were one of just six teams to have multiple players named to the team, and the only team to have two players named on the offensive side […]

20 days ago | 5 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 21: Saints make an underrated roster move

Saints have their first contract extension of the season As easy decision for both sides. Saints Predicted to Land Generational Prospect to Replace Cameron Jordan An interesting choice for the Saints in the first round. B/R warns ‘buyer beware’ on Saints free agent CB Alontae Taylor Taylor is a massive wild card for the Saints […]

20 days ago | 4 reads

Saints have their first contract extension of the season

The offseason is underway, and the New Orleans Saints are not wasting time. Since the end of the season, some small moves were made, such as some reserve/future signings, but that’s all. Well, today, that changed. The Saints officially announced that they have signed SAF Julian Blackmon to a 1-year contract extension. Although this may […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

Several Saints coaches among 2026 Panini Senior Bowl staff

For more than 70 years, the University of South Alabama has annually hosted the Senior Bowl, now sponsored by Panini, in Mobile. The longstanding all-star game gives some of the best collegiate talent an opportunity to showcase their skillsets in front of the scouts, coaches, and staff members of professional teams eyeing potential draft targets. […]

21 days ago | 6 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 20: Will the Saints go WR in the first round?

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the Divisonal Round Build around Tyler Shough. Cameron Jordan Reveals Odds Of Re-Signing To Saints Those are some good odds. From Sean Payton to Rashid Shaheed, former Saints help swing NFL divisional round Some former Saints are having success around the playoffs.

21 days ago | 3 reads