Hurricane Ida

• Dead plants, mystery odors, dance class: 6 Saints players share stories on coming home after 29 days
• Hurricane Ida snuck up on the Saints. Here’s how they pulled off their Dallas evacuation
• Saints to play opener vs. Packers in Jacksonville, practice at TCU: sources
• ‘They’re not pariahs:’ How the Saints handled roster cutdown day while evacuated in Dallas
• Saints planning to be away from New Orleans for a month, Sean Payton says
• Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson to donate $1 million to Hurricane Ida relief
• Returning to practice facility next week ‘unrealistic’ for Saints after Hurricane Ida
• Saints to practice at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium this week due to Hurricane Ida
• Saints to evacuate to Dallas ahead of Hurricane Ida: sources
• Saints cancel game against Cardinals due to Hurricane Ida
• Impending Tropical Storm Ida forces time change for Saints’ Saturday game vs. Cardinals
• Saints monitoring Tropical Storm Ida, will make decision Friday regarding Saturday game vs. Cardinals

Super Bowl LVI

• Louisiana connections in Super Bowl LVI: The full list, from Joe Burrow to the lesser-knowns
• Joe Cool, Joe Brrr, Joe Sheisty: The evolution of Joe Burrow’s swagger, from LSU to the Super Bowl
• ‘He’ll do a fantastic job’: Saints at Super Bowl Radio Row in favor of Dennis Allen hire
• Sean Payton excited and proud that Saints legend Sam Mills will be inducted into Hall of Fame
• After Offensive Rookie of the Year win, Ja’Marr Chase appreciates support from New Orleans
• Former Saints HC Sean Payton interviewing for TV jobs during Super Bowl week
• WATCH: LSU alum Andrew Whitworth delivers moving speech after winning Walter Payton Man of the Year
• LSU product Andrew Whitworth named Walter Payton Man of the Year
• Super Bowl predictions: Our staff weighs in on the big Bengals-Rams showdown
• Joe Burrow named NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year
• New Orleans native, LSU product Ja’Marr Chase named AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year
• Fathers of Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Burrow enjoy the smoke their sons are providing
• Saints LB Demario Davis uses Super Bowl lunch to help educate on juvenile justice
• Joe Burrow has a shot to become the 1st QB to win football’s version of the triple crown
• If the Super Bowl is the last game for LSU’s Andrew Whitworth, it’ll be a ‘storybook’ ending
• LSU greats Joe Burrow and Andrew Whitworth bonded over injuries. Now they’re in the Super Bowl

Sean Payton retires + Saints coaching search

• Pete Carmichael to remain on as Saints offensive coordinator, source says
• Compassionate, brilliant, funny, hotheaded: This was Sean Payton, as told by his own players
• Our staff reflects on Sean Payton: the storyteller, the taskmaster, ‘Bad Mood Sean’ and much more
• Saints plan to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy, source confirms
• How will the Saints’ hiring process to replace Sean Payton work? Mickey Loomis explains.
• The Saints requested interviews with 2 NFL assistants for head coach, reports say
• Drew Brees reacts to Sean Payton news, says he spent ‘every day trying to prove him right’
• Here’s everything Sean Payton said during his 90-minute farewell press conference
• Here’s how Sean Payton came to realize ‘it was time’ for him to leave the Saints, and why ‘it feels good’
• Gayle Benson says ‘I don’t think any of us know’ about Sean Payton’s future with Saints

Post-season wrap up

• Kicker carousel, new punter: After eventful 2021, what’s next for Saints special teams?
• Marcus Williams is a free agent again. What happens this time? Overviewing the Saints’ DBs.
• LB position goes from question mark to strength for Saints in 2021. But what happens next?
• Saints defensive line had plenty of moving parts in 2021, but late cohesion boosted production
• 2 Saints named to AP’s All-Pro teams, while 2 others receive votes
• Saints huddle: Forecasting the offseason game plan and what moves should be made
• Saints huddle: Grading the Saints’ 2021 season. What went right and what went wrong?
• Performances from some Saints earned big paydays, while a few others fell just short of bonus money

Regular season

Week 18: at Atlanta Falcons

• Saints snap counts: A look at injured players, offense vs. Falcons, general season themes
• Saints beat Falcons, but win ‘hollow’ after New Orleans’ elimination from playoff contention
• Saints RB Mark Ingram’s knee injury costs him shot at extra $250K
• Ryan Ramczyk active for Saints vs. Falcons after long absence; see list of inactives
• The Saints released Thomas Morstead 10 months ago. Here’s how he ended up with the Falcons
• Why the Saints’ Deonte Harris changed his last name, and what his past three weeks were like
• Count Saints RB Alvin Kamara in as a supporter of Kim Mulkey, LSU women’s basketball
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: Answers about playoffs, 2022 schedule, COVID-19 updates
• How the Saints match up against rival Falcons with everything on the line
• Ryan Ramczyk returns to practice, 4 Saints absent from Wednesday’s session
• Saints have one path to the playoffs. Here’s how they can secure the No. 7 seed.

Week 17: vs. Carolina Panthers

• Saints snap counts: Analyzing secondary, receivers in rematch against Panthers
• After dominant day by Saints defense, New Orleans keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Panthers
• Six key contributors for Saints inactive in rematch vs. Panthers
• Saints starters Erik McCoy, Marcus Williams downgraded to out vs. Panthers due to COVID-19
• For these 18 Saints approaching free agency, Sunday could be their last in the Superdome
• Saints activate both Marcus Williams, Erik McCoy off COVID-19 list ahead of game vs. Panthers
• 2 Saints players fined for misconduct vs. Dolphins, source says
• 4 more Saints come off COVID-19 list, including Deonte Harris
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ COVID updates, postponing games, playoff picture updates
• 9 Saints on Thursday’s injury report with 3 not participating
• Plenty has changed since the Saints and Panthers first played. Here’s how they match up this time.
• 11 Saints off COVID-19 list, including Taysom Hill, Demario Davis; Marcus Williams placed on list
• Saints have off day due to short week, 2 players estimated not to have practiced because of injury

Week 16: vs. Miami Dolphins

• Saints snap counts: Assessing how COVID-19 absences changed usage vs. Dolphins
• Winning out gives Saints best shot at playoffs. Here’s where they stand after Week 16.
• This was a Monday night mess: How the short-handed Saints were swarmed by the Dolphins
• Who is available to play for the Saints vs. Dolphins? A position-by-position breakdown.
• Saints place 4 more players, another coach on COVID-19 list; puts team at 24 cases
• How do the Saints game plan when so many have COVID-19? ‘It’s definitely like musical chairs’
• The Saints aren’t playing until Monday. Here are 2 games to watch that affect the playoff race.
• Saints add 1 to COVID-19 list, marks 16th player this week to test positive
• 3 Saints players questionable for Monday’s game vs. Dolphins
• COVID-19 outbreaks put Saints, Dolphins in flux. Here’s how they match up (for now, anyway).
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ Inquiring about COVID protocols, Ian Book, tackles ahead of Dolphins game
• Saints rookie QB Ian Book doesn’t know what Monday will feel like. But he’s ready for his NFL debut.
• 4 more Saints added to COVID list including Demario Davis, Ryan Ramczyk
• Sean Payton is back, but another Saints player, 3 assistants test positive for COVID-19, sources say
• The Saints have landed a veteran QB to back up Ian Book vs. the Dolphins, sources say
• Saints cancel practice due to COVID-19 outbreak, both tackles estimated to not have practiced
• Ian Book will likely start for Saints vs. Dolphins. Here’s how he got to this point.
• 4 Saints named to 2022 Pro Bowl, with 3 repeat players and 1 first-time selection
• Adam Trautman placed on COVID-19 list, second Saints TE to test positive this week

Week 15: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Saints’ win over Bucs gives them a boost in playoff race. Here’s where they stand after Week 15.
• Saints snap counts: A look at defensive usage, all the players returning from injury/COVID vs. Bucs
• Saints shock Bucs on Sunday night, defensively dominate Tampa Bay in rematch
• Saints have 3 injury scratches for rematch vs. Bucs, get several players back from injury, COVID-19
• What do the NFL’s new COVID guidelines mean for Sean Payton, the Saints moving forward?

Week 14: at New York Jets

• Saints’ playoff odds a little better after win vs. Jets. Here’s where they stand after Week 14.
• Saints snap counts: A look at injury returns, usages on offense, for defensive ends in win over Jets
• Demario Davis grateful he’s OK after a fan was tackled into him after Saints vs Jets game
• Alvin Kamara wills Saints to victory over Jets to end New Orleans’ five-game losing streak
• Saints return 4 players, down 7 between injuries, COVID-19 vs. Jets; see list of inactives
• Saints make flurry of roster moves ahead of game vs. Jets, including making 2 more WRs available
• Saints activate C.J. Gardner-Johnson from injured reserve, to play for 1st time since November
• Cameron Jordan won’t play for Saints vs. Jets as COVID-19 ends his NFL-leading iron man streak
• Saints QB Trevor Siemian mourns passing of former Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas
• Saints re-sign Kenny Stills after team’s WR corps depleted for myriad reasons ahead of Jets game
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: What’s Cam Jordan’s status? Domino effect of Deonte Harris’ suspension?
• Alvin Kamara officially back for Sunday, 3 Saints ruled out for game vs. Jets
• Injuries abound for both Saints and Jets this week. Here’s how the two teams match up.
• Ty Montgomery lands on COVID-19 list, third Saints player to have run-in with coronavirus
• Saints are in strange territory with 5 straight losses. They believe they can bounce back.
• Saints sign two offensive linemen to practice squad after OL continues to battle injury bug
• Alvin Kamara is full go Wednesday for Saints, while rest of injury report has good and bad news
• Mark Ingram placed on COVID-19 list, is 2nd Saints player this week to test positive
• Taysom Hill wore lavender shoes for My Cause, My Cleats. The inspiration? A Netflix show.
• Saints DE Cameron Jordan placed on reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive
• Saints’ Deonte Harris suspended for 3 games after July DWI arrest, eligible to return in Week 17
• The Saints are not entirely out of the playoff picture despite being 5-7. Here’s why.

Week 13: vs. Dallas Cowboys

• Saints Huddle: What’s wrong with the Saints? What will it take to fix it? Is it too late?
• Saints snap counts: A look at usages on offense, for defensive ends in loss to Cowboys
• Saints’ fourth quarter spells disaster; New Orleans loses to Dallas Cowboys for 5th straight defeat
• How much can Taysom Hill earn as the Saints’ starting QB? Take a look at his incentives, escalators
• Saints have 5 injury scratches vs. Cowboys, RB Tony Jones Jr. also inactive
• Saints place Tanoh Kpassagnon on injured reserve, make several other moves ahead of Cowboys game
• Saints will be without 3 more starters vs. Cowboys, report says
• Taysom Hill to start for Saints at QB vs. Cowboys, reports say
• In debut as Falcons’ punter, Thomas Morstead wins NFC special teams player of the week
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: What’s up with Taysom Hill? How widespread is the Cowboys’ COVID outbreak?
• Mark Ingram says he’s healthy, ‘confident’ he can carry full load for Saints if asked to
• Saints waive 2 offensive players, WR Kevin White and FB Alex Armah
• One Saints starter downgraded in Tuesday’s injury report; game statuses to come Wednesday
• Plenty of questions linger ahead of Saints-Cowboys for Thursday. Here’s how they match up.
• Saints get both good and bad news on Monday’s injury report. Here’s a look at where things stand.
• 3 Saints stars return to practice Sunday, including RB Alvin Kamara; no injury report until Monday
• Saints’ Deonte Harris appealing 3-game suspension after July DWI arrest, source says

Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills

• Saints snap counts: Analyzing use of running backs and defensive ends in loss to Bills
• ‘It sucks:’ Saints lose 4th straight after Bills blow out New Orleans on Thanksgiving
• Saints re-sign Will Clapp, elevate 2 players from practice squad for depth vs. Bills
• Mark Ingram out vs. Bills, Saints to be without top 2 RBs and several major contributors
• Taysom Hill’s new deal guarantees Saints QB $21.5M with room for more through 2025
• Drew Brees ‘daydreaming’ about his Superdome return, the crowd and his NBC duties on Thursday
• Thomas Morstead’s next move ‘will pain’ Saints fans. He signed with the Falcons.
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore pleads guilty to misdemeanor, felony gun charge dismissed
• Saints to sign WR Malcolm Perry to practice squad with intentions of activating him, source says
• Saints rookie tackle Landon Young expected to undergo season-ending foot surgery, source says
• The Saints are barely in the playoff mix. A look at the NFC’s playoff picture after Week 11.
• More injured Saints added to estimated practice report, including several starters

Week 11: at Philadelphia Eagles

• Saints snap counts: Analyzing usage of offensive line, defense and more in loss to Eagles
• Short-handed Saints come up empty-handed against Eagles, drop 3rd straight game
• Saints tight end Adam Trautman leaves game with injury vs. Eagles
• Taysom Hill is active for Eagles game, Saints to be without 5 players due to injury for Week 11
• Saints RB Tony Jones activated from injured reserve, 1 of 8 Saturday roster moves; see all transactions
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: What is New Orleans going to do at offensive line without both tackles?
• Saints’ kicker carousel continues with Brian Johnson out and Brett Maher back in
• Taunting is ‘being over officiated,’ Saints coach Sean Payton says
• Saints were ‘fairly close’ on signing Odell Beckham Jr, coach Sean Payton says
• Injuries for Saints could be an issue for yet another week. Here’s how they match up with Eagles.
• Saints add a kicker to practice squad after recent woes; see all Saints roster moves
• Saints will honor Drew Brees on Thanksgiving vs. Bills. Here’s what they have planned.

Week 10: at Tennessee Titans

• Saints K Brian Johnson joined rare company when he missed 2 extra points in a 2-point game
• Saints snap counts: Analyzing usage of Taysom Hill vs. Titans and injury adjustments
• For Mark Ingram, Saints’ franchise rushing record is ‘something to be proud of’
• Saints drop 2nd consecutive game, lose to Titans in close contest in Nashville
• Alvin Kamara officially inactive for Saints vs. Titans; see full list of inactives
• Saints place C.J. Gardner-Johnson on injured reserve, make 6 total roster moves before Titans game
• Saints’ Kwon Alexander fined for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Falcons, source says
• Payton Turner’s shoulder injury is not season-ending for Saints DE, Sean Payton says
• Saints QB Taysom Hill discusses his memory loss that followed the concussion-inducing hit
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: What will the Saints do without Alvin Kamara against the Titans?
• Sean Payton off NFL competition committee, Saints coach says ‘it was the right time’ for change
• If Alvin Kamara can’t play Sunday, will Saints bounce back? Here’s how they match up with Titans
• Payton Turner placed on injured reserve, Saints’ first-round draft pick dealing with shoulder injury
• Demario Davis is the Saints’ nominee for Salute to Service award. Here’s why it’s meaningful to him.
• Saints players make their pitch to Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Odell, we’d love to have you’
• Alvin Kamara absent from practice, C.J. Gardner-Johnson was also not present; see Saints injury report
• Our Saints staff huddles on the hot topics: Receiver woes, OBJ and the playoff picture
• Saints’ Deonte Harris sentenced to 1-year probation after DWI arrest but maintains not guilty plea

Week 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons

• Saints snap counts: Analysis of usage vs. Falcons for receivers, secondary, linebackers, injury returns
• A fourth-quarter thriller for the Saints turns into a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons
• Saints’ Juwan Johnson inactive for Falcons game, both questionable players active; see inactives
• Saints continue to display winning recipe at QB, regardless of who takes snaps
• After injuring Jameis Winston, Bucs’ Devin White faces hefty fines due to conduct vs. Saints, source says
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: Why are the Saints starting Trevor Siemian at QB over Taysom Hill?
• Two Saints declared out for Sunday vs. Falcons, 1 starter listed as questionable
• Can Saints extend win streak without Jameis Winston? Here’s how they match up with Falcons
• Taysom Hill’s injury status was upgraded Thursday. Check out the rest of the Saints’ injury report.
• Blake Gillikin wins NFC’s special teams player of the month award for October
• Why were Tre’Quan Smith and Jameis Winston yelling? Smith explains the Saints’ sideline scene
• Michael Thomas out for season after he suffers surgery-related setback. What’s next for Saints?

Week 8: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Saints snap counts: Analysis of usage vs. Bucs for running backs, secondary, players returning
• Why Jameis Winston’s injury inspired his Saints teammates and drew tears from Sean Payton
• One playmaker returns for the Saints. Here’s the list of actives and inactives for Saints-Bucs
• David Onyemata’s back as the Saints make many roster moves ahead of Sunday game vs. Buccaneers
• Both Marshon Lattimore, DK Metcalf fined for their conduct in Saints vs. Seahawks, source says
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: Why can’t Mark Ingram wear his old numbers? A look at state of WR depth, more
• Mark Ingram is ‘back home’ with the Saints. Here’s how New Orleans got him out of Houston.
• Masks at Saints, Pelicans games no longer required, change comes after city lifts mandate
• Physical game on deck for Saints and Buccaneers; A look at how both teams match up
• The Saints are on their 5th kicker of the year. Here’s how they arrived at this ‘abnormal situation.’
• Saints, Mark Ingram to reunite after team trades with Texans for him, source says
• Saints place 2 on reserve/COVID-19 list. What happens from here depends on a few things.

Week 7: at Seattle Seahawks

• Saints snap counts: Analysis of usage vs. Seahawks for injury returns, offensive line, running backs
• Saints fear Andrus Peat suffered torn pec vs. Seahawks, could be out for season: report
• Saints kicker Wil Lutz is out for the year. Here’s why he won’t be kicking in 2021.
• Big game from Alvin Kamara propels Saints to win during wet, windy game vs. Seahawks
• Saints get back 5 starters vs. Seattle, including Erik McCoy, Marcus Davenport; see list of inactives
• Saints activate 3 starters from injured reserve ahead of game against Seahawks; see all moves
• Saints rule out 4 key players for game vs. Seattle, including QB Taysom Hill, WR Deonte Harris
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie’: More on injured players, David Onyemata and Michael Thomas
• Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins embraces new venture as minority investor in Burnley FC
• Can Saints take advantage against struggling Seahawks defense? A look at how the teams match up
• Even Sean Payton has a hard time keeping track of all the Saints’ injuries. Here’s where they stand
• How have the Saints fared against backup QBs? It’s complicated. Here’s a breakdown over four years
• Saints K Wil Lutz designated for return from injured reserve, status still unclear for Seahawks game
• Babies are being named after Taysom Hill. Mythbusting the origin story of the Saints QB’s unique name

Week 5: at Washington Football Team

• Marshon Lattimore is NFL defensive player of the week — but P Blake Gillikin misses special teams award
• Saints kicker Cody Parkey has been sidelined by a groin injury: report
• ‘Bro, do that every time:’ Saints’ punter Blake Gillikin gets game ball after ‘outstanding’ outing vs. WFT
• With Hail Mary, clutch punts and more, Saints leave Washington with weird and wild win
• Saints have no surprises with inactives; WFT’s 4 questionable players active; see inactives list
• Saints sign WR Kenny Stills to active roster from practice squad; he can play Sunday vs. Washington
• Pals Sean Payton and Washington coach Ron Rivera not new to facing each other
• With chance of rain for Saints’ game at Washington, preparation for ‘conditions will be important’
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ The vision for WR Kenny Stills, statuses of injured players
• Saints ‘moving forward’ with Cody Parkey, hopeful he’ll ‘do a great job’ until Wil Lutz returns
• The Edge: Can Saints get 1st win at FedEx Field since 2009? Here’s how they match up with Washington
• Sean Payton wants the Saints to learn from Giants loss. The players say everything is ‘100%’ fixable
• Saints K Wil Lutz to be inducted into Georgia State’s Hall of Fame

Week 4: vs. New York Giants

• Saints Huddle: Grading the Saints, what we’ve learned after 4 games
• Saints’ snap counts: A look at defensive usage, Taysom Hill’s snaps and more from loss to Giants
• Winless Giants spoil Domecoming game for Saints in OT, Saints drop to 2-2
• No surprises for Saints inactives, team down Terron Armstead, Erik McCoy; see list of inactives
• Saints activate Will Clapp from injured reserve, elevate Kenny Stills, Jordan Mills to gameday roster
• ‘What the hell is that?’ Juice Boyzz identity spreads from Saints LBs to whole team
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ An overview of all the players on injured reserve, Michael Thomas, kicking
• Saints’ Jameis Winston, Cameron Jordan to donate $1000 per team touchdown, sack for Ida relief
• Saints LT Terron Armstead, C Erik McCoy declared out for game vs. Giants
• The Edge: A look at how Saints match up with Giants for 1st game back in Superdome
• Dead plants, mystery odors, dance class: 6 Saints players share stories on coming home after 29 days

Week 3: at New England Patriots

• ‘It wasn’t my time:’ A month after Saints QB battle ends, what’s next for Taysom Hill?
• Saints LT Terron Armstead expected to miss several weeks with elbow injury: report
• Saints’ snap counts: a look at offense, usage of players returning from injury in win vs. Patriots
• Taysom Hill, defense give Saints boost in win over Patriots
• Saints secondary at full strength vs. Patriots, WR Kenny Stills active: see list of inactives
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ Dissecting issues from Panthers, Superdome fire, injured players
• Saints WR Michael Thomas moved off reserve/COVID-19 list, remains on PUP
• Saints TE coach Dan Roushar clears COVID-19 protocol, can coach vs. Patriots
• Saints elevate WR Kenny Stills, C Austin Reiter for game vs. Patriots
• The Edge: How do Saints bounce back? A look at how they match up with Patriots
• Saints S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Pete Werner upgraded to full participation Thursday
• Four Saints coaches return to practice after last week’s run-in with COVID-19
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson limited Wednesday; 2 more added to injury report
• Events at Caesars Superdome will not be affected by fire, including Saints vs. Giants
• Caesars Superdome roof blaze appeared to be caused by pressure washer catching fire

Week 2: at Carolina Panthers

• Saints’ snap counts: Breaking down prevailing themes that led to loss to Panthers
• Depleted Saints pounded by Panthers for Saints’ first loss to Panthers since 2018; how it happened
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson inactive vs. Panthers; see list of inactives
• Saints place LB Chase Hansen on injured reserve; see list of 5 roster moves
• 2 more Saints assistants out due to COVID-19 protocol, 8 total out for Panthers game
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ Who are next men up for injured players, COVID-positive coaching staff?
• 7 Saints assistants unavailable vs. Panthers due to COVID-19 protocol; here’s who will fill their roles
• Saints place DE Marcus Davenport, LB Kwon Alexander on injured reserve; see list of transactions
• Saints to practice in Texas again next week, will fly back to New Orleans after Patriots game
• The Edge: How can the Saints contain Christian McCaffrey, the Panthers? A look at the matchups
• 7 Saints missed Thursday’s practice, including C.J. Gardner-Johnson; Marshon Lattimore limited
• Saints sign K Aldrick Rosas to 53-man roster, add C Austin Reiter to practice squad
• ‘It’s like Ted Lasso:’ How the Saints are operating with multiple offensive coaches in COVID-19 isolation
• Saints place WR Michael Thomas on reserve/COVID-19 list, protect K Aldrick Rosas; see list of moves
• Multiple Saints offensive coaches test positive for COVID; here’s what that means for Sunday
• Saints reunite with WR Kenny Stills, to sign former 5th round pick to practice squad: report
• Saints officially add CB Bradley Roby to 53-man roster, waive CB Jordan Miller

Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers in Jacksonville

• Saints C Erik McCoy could miss 5 weeks after calf strain, working out C Austin Reiter: report
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore to have surgery Tuesday to fix chipped bone in thumb: report
• Saints DE Marcus Davenport suffers pectoral strain vs. Packers, will miss ‘some time:’ report
• Saints’ snap counts: Breaking down general themes in victory over Packers
• Saints dismantle Packers in season opener; here’s how it happened
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore active vs. Packers, DE Payton Turner inactive; see list of inactives
• Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore downgraded to questionable vs. Packers
• Saints place WR Tre’Quan Smith, CB Ken Crawley on injured reserve; CB Marshon Lattimore full-go Friday
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ All things cornerback, when will Saints come back to New Orleans?
• Juggling schedules, a quick contract, a lush locker room: How TCU worked to host the Saints after Ida
• Thomas Morstead and other special-teamers are gone. The Saints still think they’ve got a good group.
• The Edge: Some questions still remain for Saints at key spots. How do they match up with Packers?
• Saints’ CB Marshon Lattimore limited Thursday, WR Tre’Quan Smith didn’t practice
• CB Ken Crawley is only Saints player on first injury report, didn’t practice because of hamstring injury
• Saints release veteran RB Latavius Murray, was set to make nearly $3 million for 2021 season
• Hurricane Ida’s impact personal for Saints DT Malcolm Roach: ‘We’re going to shake back from it’
• Saints to sign CB Desmond Trufant after Monday workout: report
• Saints place 3 on injured reserve, including K Wil Lutz

Offseason/preseason

Training Camp:

Training camp wrap:

• Analyzing the Saints’ first 53-man roster of the 2021 season: more changes likely to come
• Saints make 27 roster moves to meet 53-man deadline: see list of cuts
• Saints day 21 observations: Why Mike Martz was at practice, cornerback returns from COVID list
• Saints WR Michael Thomas asks for $1 million in damages in lawsuit against landlord: report
• Saints place 3 on injured reserve, including promising DT Jalen Dalton

PRE Week 2: vs. Jacksonville:

• QB Jameis Winston ignites offense with near-perfect day. What happened in Saints’ win vs. Jaguars
• Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill? Saints’ Sean Payton hopes to name QB starter this week, he tells NBC
• New Saints kicker Aldrick Rosas ‘excited to play’ in ‘beautiful’ Caesars Superdome
• Saints day 18, 19 observations: Maybe the best play of camp, first look at kicker Aldrick Rosas
• Saints to sign veteran safety Jeff Heath: source
• Saints to sign kicker Aldrick Rosas
• Saints fans at Superdome must show COVID vaccine proof; here’s how it will work
• Saints day 17 observations: Linebacker grabs a would-be pick-6, the return of a trick play
• Saints change refund policy amid new COVID rules, people who return tickets will lose status
• Jeff Landry calls upon lawmakers to withhold Saints funding until team changes ticket refund policy
• Saints day 16 observations: Plenty of new faces, a breakdown of 2 interceptions
• Saints day 15 observations: Kwon Alexander works with 1st-team defense, Tre’Quan Smith returns
• Saints make 5 roster moves ahead of 85-man roster deadline

PRE Week 1: at Baltimore:

• A look at the Saints’ snap counts from their preseason loss to the Ravens
• ‘It was ugly to watch:’ Saints lose turnover-filled preseason opener to Ravens
• Saints vs. Ravens live coverage: How Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston look in first preseason game
• Here’s what the Saints expect for their preseason opener against the Ravens
• Saints kicker Brett Maher ‘ready to prove’ himself again after tumultuous 2020
• Saints day 13 observations: WR Easop Winston makes amazing catch, K Brett Maher goes 4-of-6
• Saints day 12 observations: Defense makes big plays in outdoor practice session
• Saints day 11 observations: Team works on 2-minute drill, several players absent from practice
• Saints veteran CB Patrick Robinson retires after 11 seasons
• Saints day 10 observations: Team heads indoors, continues red zone work

Early preseason work:

• Saints to sign kicker Brett Maher to fill void left by injured Wil Lutz: source
• Saints kicker Wil Lutz to have surgery to fix core muscle injury, will likely miss 8 weeks or more
• Saints first-round pick Payton Turner making ‘small steps of improvement’ in training camp
• Saints day 9 observations: Defense wins the day with stout pass rush, big plays
• Saints LB Kwon Alexander feels ‘100%,’ rebound from Achilles tear ‘inspires’ QB Jameis Winston
• Saints day 8 observations: Payton Turner continues to shine, offense rebounds
• Saints day 7 observations: Defense has plenty of highlights on day featuring more veteran rest
• Saints K Wil Lutz returns to practice, makes all 6 field goals
• Saints place CB Keith Washington II on injured reserve, sign CB Adonis Alexander
• Saints will be slow getting Kwon Alexander re-acclimated, but they’re ‘glad to have him back’
• Saints day 6 observations: More veteran rest, DE Payton Turner impresses with would-be sacks
• Former LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander to re-sign with Saints on 1-year deal worth $3 million
• Saints day 5 observations: Defense wins practice on 1st day of full pads, veteran rest for 3 stars
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore says potential suspension isn’t changing his mindset going into season
• Consistency, confidence are key for Saints punter Blake Gillikin during competition for starting job
• Saints day 4 observations: Newcomers put to work, Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill both throw deep
• Saints make host of roster moves: sign CBs Prince Amukamara, KeiVarae Russell, OG J.R. Sweezy
• With ‘horse legs,’ Saints DE Carl Granderson beefs up — and looks to be a more complete player
• Saints balancing approach to CBs with outside search, developing players already on roster
• Saints QB Jameis Winston ‘devastated’ after hearing Michael Thomas’ surgery news
• Saints to sign former Falcons RB Devonta Freeman to 1-year deal
• Saints day 3 observations: New numbers, CB Ken Crawley works with 1s, battle for weakside LB spot
• Whirlwind week for veteran Saints WR Chris Hogan sends him from PLL back to NFL
• Saints day 2 observations: Nickel’s back, Nolan Cooney ‘boom or bust’ with punts, look at QBs
• Check out the Saints training camp playlist, including a song recorded by a starting player
• Saints’ day 1 training camp observations: CB Patrick Robinson works with first team, plenty of base defense
• Surgery for Saints WR Michael Thomas ‘should have’ happened earlier, Sean Payton says
• Saints place All-Pro WR Michael Thomas on physically unable to perform list
• Saints to sign veteran WR Chris Hogan: report
• Who will make the Saints’ 53-man roster? COVID vaccination status could play a role
• Three under-the-radar Saints players to watch as training camp begins
• Drew Brees’ lessons live on with Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill ahead of Saints training camp
• Burning questions: The Saints need to solve these three problems before the season starts
• Saints WR Michael Thomas expected to miss beginning of season after ankle surgery
• Saints fans welcomed back for 2021 training camp; see schedule, list of key dates
• Saints finalize preseason schedule; will host Cardinals on Aug. 28 for exhibition finale

Pre-games stories:

Suspensions

• Saints DT David Onyemata to be suspended for six games, NFL announces
• Saints DT David Onyemata says he’s facing suspension after testing positive for banned substance

OTAs + more:

• Former Saints LB Kwon Alexander has visit with team, cleared to practice after Achilles tear: report
• Majority of Saints players back for offseason program, but OTA setup to be different
• NFL releases dates for offseason workouts, Saints’ rookie minicamp set for May 14-16

Hard news

• Despite new refund rules, state panel delays vote on Superdome improvements amid dispute over tickets
• Saints WR Deonte Harris’ blood alcohol level in July incident was 3 times legal limit, records say
• Gayle Benson’s dog killed by pair of unleashed canines while out for walk near her Uptown home
• In funding anti-racist training for New Orleans police, Saints’ Cameron Jordan wants to ‘affect the now’
• Saints DE Cameron Jordan to finance anti-racism training for New Orleans police
• Former Saints CB Janoris Jenkins says his Rolls Royce was stolen from Atlanta airport

Drew Brees’ retirement

Breaking news stories:

• Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons: ‘I am not retiring from New Orleans’
• Read statements from Saints’ Gayle Benson, Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, more on Drew Brees
• Saints QB Drew Brees finishes career with 571 touchdowns to 73 receivers
• Saints WR Michael Thomas writes heartfelt thank you note to Drew Brees: ‘You are my hero’
• Just how many records does Drew Brees hold? Quite a few…
• Drew Brees to join NBC Sports as studio analyst, he announces on Today show
• Watch: Drew Brees talks retirement on Today show, says he felt 2020 season was going to be his last

Special section stories:

• Drew Brees took his time leaving Superdome after final game … because he knew what it was.
• Drew Brees missed 11 starts for injury in 25 years. A review of Saints QB’s serious pains.
• Our memories of Drew Brees? Times-Picayune | Advocate staff recalls a Saints legend

Pre-retirement stories:

• What is Drew Brees going to do? Saints writer Amie Just explains what might happen next
• Saints ‘will wait for’ Drew Brees to make his decision before they look to future at QB

NFL draft

• Saints did try to trade into NFL draft’s top 10 with a CB in mind; here’s what happened
• Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis lay out vision for Saints draft class: What’s next for rookies
• Which undrafted free agents are the Saints signing? See list of new players
• Saints select South Alabama WR Kawaan Baker in 7th round of NFL draft
• Saints trade up with Colts in sixth round, draft Kentucky OT Landon Young at No. 206
• Saints trade up with Broncos, draft Stanford CB Paulson Adebo at No. 76
• Saints draft Ohio State LB Pete Werner with 2021 second-round pick
• Saints draft Houston DE Payton Turner with first-round pick
• Opt-outs, COVID-related changes make for ‘unusual’ NFL draft scouting process for Saints
• The Saints trade up almost every year in the draft. Will this year be different? A look back:
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ Questions about Caleb Farley, NFL draft trades, bold predictions
• Demario Davis to announce Saints’ day 2 selections at NFL draft
• Saints beat writer mock draft 3.0: Greg Newsome is a no-brainer at No. 28, but who to pick at No. 60?
• Saints beat writer mock draft 2.0: Tulsa’s Zaven Collins forms punishing combo with Demario Davis
• Saints fans ‘Ask Amie:’ Questions about the NFL draft, filling positions of need
• Saints beat writer mock draft 1.0: Caleb Farley is best available at position of greatest need
• NFL releases draft order; Saints to have 8 draft picks, including two 7th round selections

Schedule news

• Saints to open preseason against Ravens in Baltimore on Aug. 14
• Saints to open 2021 against Packers, play on Thanksgiving vs. Bills; see schedule, TV info
• Breaking down Saints’ 2021 schedule: 5 primetime games, 2 holidays and young opposing QBs
• Saints to play Titans in 17th regular season game, as NFL owners approve expanded schedule

Free agency

• The $100 million problem: How did the Saints work to get salary cap compliant?
• Here’s how the Saints have built great rosters since 2017 — and why they can’t do it that way again
• Saints 2021 free agency tracker: Keep up with all New Orleans’ signings, trades and more
• Pay no attention to the gaudy figures on Taysom Hill’s ‘contract extension.’ Here’s how it works.

Contract restructures:

• Saints restructure Taysom Hill’s contract, move to save $7.5 million against 2021 salary cap: report
• Saints restructure WR Michael Thomas’ contract in latest move to save cap space: report
• Saints restructure contracts of LB Demario Davis, DE Cameron Jordan for cap purposes: source
• Saints renegotiate QB Drew Brees’ contract to reportedly save $24 million against salary cap

New signings:

• Saints to sign DT Albert Huggins, marks team’s third Thursday signing
• Saints to sign former Washington State WR Easop Winston
• Saints to sign former Tulane center Christian Montano: source
• Saints agree to terms with former Panthers FB Alex Armah: source

Re-signings:

• Saints re-sign CB Ken Crawley; Miami claims DB Trill Williams off waivers
• Saints pick up fifth-year option for DE Marcus Davenport: source
• Saints re-sign C/G Will Clapp, continuing team’s signing streak of players with local ties
• Emotional Saints QB Jameis Winston cherished time alongside Drew Brees: ‘I’m speechless’
• P.J. Williams agrees to terms to re-sign with Saints
• Saints re-sign DE Noah Spence to 1-year deal for vet minimum: source

Releases:

• Saints waive UDFA DBs Trill Williams, Eric Burrell with failed physical designations
• Thomas Morstead, the Saints’ decorated and beloved punter, released after 12 NFL seasons
• Saints release veteran TEs Jared Cook, Josh Hill; Hill move saves New Orleans $2.5 million
• Saints release veteran G Nick Easton, save roughly $6 million against salary cap for 2021

Departures:

• Former Saints first-round pick Sheldon Rankins agrees to terms with Jets
• Bills expected to sign former Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders
• Justin Hardee agrees to terms with Jets after standout special teams play for Saints
• Former Saints CB Janoris Jenkins agrees to terms with Titans
• Bengals agree to 4-year, $60 million contract with Trey Hendrickson: report
• Former Saints TE Josh Hill signs with Lions, reunites with Dan Campbell

Trade reports:

• Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is open to a trade. Where? New Orleans, among other places: reports
• Seattle’s mayor responds to LaToya Cantrell: ‘Keep your eyes off’ QB Russell Wilson
• Saints to part ways with DT Malcom Brown after being open to trade him: report
• Saints open to trading veteran DT Malcom Brown: report

Position primers:

• Re-signing CB Marshon Lattimore to long-term deal will be key this offseason
• Futures of LBs Alex Anzalone, Kwon Alexander uncertain
• Sheldon Rankins says he feels great. What does that mean for his future?
• Tough decision ahead regarding DE Trey Hendrickson

Other free agency news:

• Saints safety Marcus Williams to play on franchise tag as no long-term deal reached before deadline
• Former Saints WR Ted Ginn Jr. retires after 14 seasons in NFL
• Longtime Saints TE Josh Hill opts to retire weeks after signing with Lions, report
• Saints punter Thomas Morstead is not retiring, looks forward to ‘be a game changer’ moving forward
• Saints DE Trey Hendrickson is going to ‘be an attractive free agent for anyone,’ GM Mickey Loomis says

Other offseason news

League meetings:

• Saints to play Titans in 17th regular season game, as NFL owners approve expanded schedule
• 17-game NFL schedule; overtime changes, more: Here’s what’s on the agenda at league meetings

Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore + Deonte Harris’ arrests:

• Chiefs player arrested in connection with Alvin Kamara battery case, Las Vegas police say
• 2 more arrested in connection with Alvin Kamara battery case, Las Vegas police say
• Alvin Kamara’s attorney: ‘Las Vegas allegations are not consistent’ with Saints RB’s reputation
• NFL knew Las Vegas police sought Saints RB Alvin Kamara as suspect in battery before Pro Bowl
• Las Vegas police: Alvin Kamara, others punched and kicked man inside Vegas nightclub
• Alvin Kamara arrested after Pro Bowl, accused of battery at Las Vegas nightclub

• Saints WR Deonte Harris’ blood alcohol level in July incident was 3 times legal limit, records say
• Saints WR Deonte Harris arrested on suspicion of DUI near Baltimore; 2-game suspension possible

• Video: Saints’ Marshon Lattimore admits to having gun after police assure, ‘No one’s gonna get beat’
• Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore charged with fourth-degree felony after arrest
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore’s arrest in Cleveland ‘was a misunderstanding,’ attorney says
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore allegedly had stolen gun on him during Cleveland arrest, police say

Superdome news:

• See Caesars signage going up inside Superdome, hours after state approved new name
• Caesars Superdome naming rights OK’d by Louisiana Legislature in $138 million deal
• Mercedes-Benz’s name comes off Superdome as rights agreement expires
• $450M Superdome renovation likely to take a year longer due to ‘current financial situation’
• Caesars expected to acquire naming rights for iconic Superdome, no name yet: report