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Saints’ Loomis speaks with media ahead of 2026 Senior Bowl

The 2026 Senior Bowl is set to kick off on Saturday, January 31, from Hancock Whitney Stadium, home of the South Alabama Jaguars. Here, some of the top talents in the upcoming NFL Draft have an opportunity to meet and mingle with a group of scouts, coaches, staff members, and executives hoping to see skill […]

Fleur-de-Links, January 30: The Saints are finally close to positive cap space

Saints QB Tyler Shough draws high praise from Panthers legend Another name added to the long list. 2026 provides opportunity for Saints to be free of salary cap shackles A big decision the Saints have to think about this offseason. Saints predicted to cut ties with $24 million 5-time Pro Bowl playmaker in trade with […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough draws high praise from Panthers legend

When the New Orleans Saints selected Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick, the doubters were loud. Many viewed the move as a reach with prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe still on the board. But the 26-year-old rookie never let the noise get to him. Once he was given the reins as the […]

Georgia Tech OG Keylan Rutledge meets with the Saints at Senior Bowl

The Senior Bowl is here, and as many of you know, the New Orleans Saints love the prospects from this event. Just last year, the Saints selected 5 out of their 9 rookies from the Senior Bowl. I would expect this to continue, and it seems the team has set their sights on one offensive […]

One-year out: Did the Saints overpay for Juwan Johnson?

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson wrapped up his first season under a 3-year, $30.75 million contract. The sixth-year tight end finished the season as the Saints’ second-leading receiver with 77 receptions for 889 yards and 3 touchdowns. Head coach Kellen Moore was eager to bring Johnson back for 2025, holding a meeting with […]

Will Taysom Hill return to the Saints?

It was arguably the most emotional press conference of Taysom Hill’s nine-year Saints tenure when he took to the podium following the final home game of the season in December. The 35-year-old Swiss army knife, who has had one of the more unique and fascinating careers in the history of the NFL, showed all the […]

Saints present $484K in proceeds from 50/50 Raffle to 2025 beneficiaries

On Friday, January 23, 2026, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson presented several Louisiana charitable organizations with their portion of the team’s 50/50 raffle sales that were held during their 2025 home games. This season’s 50/50 Raffle generated a total of $972,575 in support of community initiatives, which included a $25,000 contribution from Rouses Markets […]

Will the Saints be chosen for Hard Knocks this year?

Every offseason, one thing scares every team in the league. No, it’s not losing your best player to injury or an important player not wanting to return in free agency; it’s Hard Knocks. This year, 16 teams are eligible for the show, and the New Orleans Saints are among them. Teams dread this outcome because […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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.

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 […]

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 […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough named a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

While the New Orleans Saints 2025 season may be over, quarterback Tyler Shough efforts on the field are not going unnoticed as the rookie has just received another honor being named a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Shough is nominated alongside Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka, […]