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
Regular season
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
Marshon Lattimore + Deonte Harris’ arrests:
- 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
