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