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Kudos to Mickey Loomis and the Saints front office staff

This offseason has been nothing short of exciting for all New Orleans Saints fans as General Manager Mickey Loomis has brought back the vibes of the 2017 offseason. The difference between this year and 2017 is that the 2026 free agent class has been more exciting. In 2016, the Saints finished 7–9 with an older […]

Saints to sign Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris

The New Orleans Saints are signing Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris, per reports. The 6’8”, 330-pound defensive lineman will bring unquestioned size and strength. Do not think of Harris as only a nose tackle (playing either head-up or shaded on the center); he has experience playing across the interior defensive line, from 3-tech to 5-tech. […]

Getting to know new Saints CB TJ Hall

In the final round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints took their second defensive back of the class when they selected CB TJ Hall with the 219th overall pick. Hall was one of three draft picks the Saints spent on a defensive player this year. Here are just a few facts to […]

An in-depth look at NFL Paris

While the offseason hasn’t lacked any excitement in New Orleans – with a tantalizing free agency period coupled with an exciting NFL Draft – my personal focus has admittedly remained on the NFL’s inaugural Paris game since it was announced in February. As is the case for many of our readers, the game will be […]

Getting to know new Saints DB Lorenzo Styles Jr.

The New Orleans Saints utilized their fifth-round draft pick this year to select Ohio State product Lorenzo Styles Jr., the first of two defensive backs in the black and gold’s 2026 class. Although taken later in the draft, Styles is expected to be an impact player for the Saints from the get-go due to his […]

The Saints are determined to give Tyler Shough what he needs to succeed

The Saints made a statement in the 2026 NFL Draft. They are willing to do whatever it takes to provide Tyler Shough with everything that he needs to be the franchise quarterback. Going into draft weekend, many Saints fans were expecting a largely defensive class largely due to key defensive departures like Demario Davis and […]

New Orleans Saints News, April 30: A near trade between the Giants and Saints

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! How the Saints completely remodeled their receiver room A big change going into 2026 Report reveals why Saints didn’t trade for Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux One of the potential moves on draft day. Boise State to honor Kellen Moore with field marking tribute Kellen Moore […]

Getting to know new Saints WR Barion Brown

On Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the Saints went against their traditional norms and did something fans within the state of Louisiana have been waiting on since 2018—they drafted a player from LSU. Barion Brown was selected in Round 6 with pick No. 190. The last time the Saints did this was in 2018 […]

How the Saints completely remodeled their receiver room

Coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints’ wide receiver room consisted of Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and depth pieces. The Saints didn’t make a move at receiver in that draft, and the lack of depth quickly showed its face during the regular season. Of course, the Saints would trade for Devaughn […]

New Orleans Saints News, April 29: Another free agent signing

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Saints to sign CB Martin Emerson Jr. Could be a new starting CB. Saints spent a full year scouting Jordyn Tyson before drafting him The Saints clearly did their homework. Re-Drafting the Best Talent from the Last 5 NFL Draft Classes A very interesting […]

Saints to bring in S JT Woods for rookie minicamp

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly bringing in S JT Woods for a tryout at the team’s upcoming rookie minicamp, according to Aaron Wilson of Houston KPRC 2. Woods is a former third-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Baylor, where he recorded three total tackles (two solo) in 10 games as a rookie. He followed […]

Saints to sign CB Martin Emerson Jr.

The New Orleans Saints are signing cornerback Martin Emerson Jr, per Ian Rapoport. The signing comes after Emerson made a visit to New Orleans on Tuesday. New Orleans was expected to fill their need to add to the secondary in the draft, but the board didn’t fall that way early on. While they did add […]

Why the Saints selected CB TJ Hall

Now, this is an interesting selection for New Orleans. The main reason I think Hall is still available is his speed, which is a major issue in his game, but for the Saints, he could be a real starting CB. Hall is really good in zone coverage, which is a specialty of Brandon Staley’s scheme, […]

Evaluating and grading the Saints 2026 draft class

Now that the dust has settled and we’ve had some time to evaluate the entire process, I think the New Orleans Saints did a great job in the draft and had a clear vision with a patient approach. They never got aggressive or attempted to move up. If anything, they played the board and used […]

Getting to know new Saints DT Christen Miller

During the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected defensive tackle Christen Miller from Georgia to strengthen the trenches and reinforce its run defense. Here’s what you should know about his collegiate career as he competes for a starting position this offseason. Miller began his collegiate career at Georgia as […]

New Orleans Saints News, April 28: Saints make some roster moves

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Saints officially release three players post-draft Some post-draft roster moves. Grade the Trade: Did Saints come out ahead in Tyree Wilson deal? How did the Saints do in the trade? 1 Word for Every NFL Team’s 2026 Draft An unsurprising word for the Saints’ […]

Saints sign UDFA K Mason Shipley

The New Orleans Saints have signed Texas Longhorns undrafted free agent place kicker Mason Shipley, adding competition for Charlie Smyth ahead of the team’s offseason program. Shipley started his college career at Oklahoma State in 2020, though he did not see any playing time. He later transferred to Texas State, where he appeared in 38 […]

SB Nation Reacts Results: How would you grade the Saints 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft has come to an end, and the New Orleans Saints have added eight new and promising players to their roster which include: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State; DT Christen Miller, Georgia; TE Oscar Delp, Georgia; G Jeremiah Wright, Auburn; WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State; CB Lorenzo Styles, Ohio State; WR […]

Saints officially release three players post-draft

The New Orleans Saints added 9 players during the draft (one through trade), 10 UDFAs, and OLB Anfernee Jennings to this roster. That put the team over the 90-player limit, so some moves needed to be made. It was always likely that some of these more overcrowded positions would see changes soon, and we saw […]

Why the Saints selected WR/KR Barion Brown

Like with the special teams coverage last season, the return game was nearly as bad. We saw some nice moments from Mason Tipton and Rashid Shaheed. Once Shaheed was traded and Tipton went down with an injury, the Saints had to rely on Dante Pettis, and it was not good. Clearly, the Saints needed to […]

Proposing the newest set of NFL Draft nicknames

With the 2026 NFL Draft now officially wrapped and teams transitioning to signing undrafted free agents, I would like to draw attention to a headline that may have flown under the radar amid the selections, trades, and extracurriculars throughout the weekend. Ahead of this year’s draft, Heinz, the famed condiment company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, […]

Team Gleason announces 14th annual Gleason Gras

Team Gleason has just announced the 14th annual Gleason Gras will be held on Friday, October 9, 2025, at Generations Hall in New Orleans. This year’s event will feature live music, delicious food and drinks as well as live and silent auctions plus so much more. Come on out for an awesome night of good […]

New Orleans Saints News, April 27: Did the Saints get another UDFA steal?

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! The draft is complete, and now, the Saints will get one step closer to training camp. Saints sign UDFA DE Michael Heldman A potential UDFA gem. Saints-Raiders Trade Grades: Former Top-10 Pick Tyree Wilson Heads to New Orleans Let’s see how the Saints’ interesting […]