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Should the Saints re-sign Dante Pettis?

Amidst injuries and trades at the wide receiver position, Dante Pettis got his chance in the second half of the 2025 season, making 8 appearances for the black and gold. He hauled in 9 catches for 127 yards, seeing some action as a returner after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed. His one-year deal was cheap, […]

Saints legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees to ride in Bacchus

New Orleans Saints legend and now Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees will ride in the Bacchus parade on Sunday evening. Brees will be on a special float designed by Barry Kern that will feature a statue of Brees and a LED lighted sign that will read, “Thank you, Who Dat Nation.” This […]

2025 Saints player review: S Justin Reid

The New Orleans Saints signed two-time Super Bowl champion and former Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid to a three-year, $31.5 million deal ($22.25 million guaranteed) this offseason to add veteran experience to the secondary. After taking on a larger role following the sudden retirement of Tyrann Mathieu, the Prairieville, Louisiana, native put together a […]

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is complete, and the offseason is now underway for all 32 teams. Here is the new first-round draft order. Updated 2026 NFL Draft order What the Saints can do at #8 The Saints really need to improve their offense this offseason. Now with the boost of cap space from the offical numbers […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 10: A preview of Saints free agency

Saints free agency 2026: Demario Davis, Taysom Hill, and Cam Jordan headline list The Saints could lose some important players this offseason. Saints Offseason Team Needs Ranked from Least to Most Crucial What positions do the Saints need to address? 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fernando Mendoza Leads the Way, Rueben Bain Jr. and David […]

Looking Ahead: 2026 Hall of Fame game

After all of the festivities and fun of the 2025 NFL Honors were complete, some of those most excited were the five newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Larry Fitzgerald, and Drew Brees were announced as the class of 2026, with Fitzgerald and Brees being voted […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 9: Welcome to the offseason

Carr for capital? What if the veteran quarterback comes out of retirement? How could the Saints benefit from the trade? Here are the former Saints competing in Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl A look back at some of the former Saints players involved in the Super Bowl Saints Can Bolster Defense by Signing 25-Year-Old Star CB A […]

Super Bowl LX: Open Thread

The Big Game is here! AFC Champion – New England Patriots vs NFC Champion – Seattle Seahawks We’re all ready to get this Super Bowl kicked off, so make sure the food is hot, the drinks are cold, and we’re all set to enjoy Super Bowl LX! Kickoff: Sunday, February 8th – 3:30pm PST / 5:30pm CST […]

Saints way too early Super Bowl 2027 odds

Super Bowl LX has just kicked off in Santa Clara and oddsmakers are already weighing on who they think has the best chance to play in next year’s big game in SoFi Stadium. So, what do they have to say about the New Orleans Saints who finished 6-11 this season and 4th in the NFC […]

Carr for capital? What if the veteran quarterback comes out of retirement?

Before the start of the 2025 NFL season, quarterback Derek Carr surprised many across the league when he announced his retirement, leaving the New Orleans Saints with a two-man QB battle. In Carr’s time with the Saints, he managed just a 14-13 record, leaving fans and members within the organization longing for change. While a […]

Canal Street Chronicles: Super Bowl LX Bold Predictions

It all started back in September with 32 teams and now we’re down to the final two with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots playing for a Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night in Super Bowl LX. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions […]

Super Bowl LX Pick: Grunge Match

Here we go folks, that bittersweet time for every football fan. As much as Super Bowl Sunday is a celebration of the NFL’s championship, it’s also the culmination of another football season. Come Monday, it’s all over for actual NFL football for another eight months until it all starts over again. Eight long months. So, before we talk draft […]

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Tips for Saints fans looking to attend Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame enshrinement

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has now taken his rightful place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns and will now forever be remembered as a first ballot hall of famer. He is the fifth player to be inducted primarily as […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough loses OROY, and it wasn’t close

Once Tyler Shough was named as the starter, the New Orleans Saints completely turned their season around. The playoffs were not the outcome, but that was not the goal of this season. Figuring out the QB position, seeing if the new HC is the guy, and having standout performances to build upon are what the […]

Confidence restored for Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

When the New Orleans Saints selected cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry with the 41st pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the long-term outlook was that he could eventually replace Marshon Lattimore, whose time in the Big Easy was nearing its end. After a bumpy rookie season, the light at the end of the tunnel has never been […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 6: Drew Brees is officially a Hall of Famer

Drew Brees elected to the 2026 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame An easy decision from the voters. Saints great Jahri Evans overlooked again by Pro Football Hall of Fame Although he should have made it, Evans will be right back in the running next year. Saints QB Tyler Shough voted by fans […]

Drew Brees elected to the 2026 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

As expected, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is headed to Canton. During tonight’s NFL Honors, Brees was officially announced as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This was the first year of Brees’ eligibility but there was little doubt that he would be selected given his outstanding […]

Saints DE Cam Jordan named Co-Grand Marshal of the Krewe of ALLA

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan had a phenomenal year on the field, and he is kicking off the offseason in true New Orleans fashion as it was just announced that Jordan will reign as one of the co-grand marshals for the Krewe of ALLA alongside Southern media personalities, Landon and Kate Bryant. Jordan […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough wins the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award

Saints QB Tyler Shough has just been named the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award. Shough won the fan-voted award over fellow nominees Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan and Browns LB Carson Schwesinger. Shough recorded the highest completion percentage among […]

Why Drew Brees is the easiest vote in Canton history

Today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, the NFL world turns its eyes to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for the 15th annual NFL Honors. While the MVP and Rookie of the Year trophies will spark plenty of debate, there is one announcement that feels less like a reveal and more like a coronation. […]