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New Orleans Saints News, May 11: Saints could have a new rookie on their offensive line

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Saints 2nd round draft pick DT Christen Miller signs 4-year deal The last Saints rookie to sign their contract. Saints rookie guard Jeremiah Wright sharpens technique while eagerly awaiting physicality All good things to hear from a developmental offensive lineman. Former Saints offensive lineman […]

Jets sign OL Landon Young

The New York Jets have announced the signing of former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Landon Young. Following a tryout at the Jets’ rookie minicamp, Young inked a new deal for a fresh start in the Big Apple. Young was a 2021 sixth-round draft pick out of Kentucky. Although never breaking out into a consistent […]

Saints 2nd round draft pick DT Christen Miller signs 4-year deal

Just one day after the New Orleans Saints inked deals with 7 of their 8 draft picks, it was just announced that DT Christen Miller has signed his rookie contract which means that all of the Saints’ 2026 draft class is officially under contract. 2nd round picks usually take a little longer to come together […]

NFL schedule to be released on Thursday, May 14

The NFL announced today that the 2026 NFL Schedule will be released on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. CT. The 2026 NFL Schedule release show will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App and NFL+. Also, the NFL will announce its remaining 2026 International Games on Wednesday, May 13th at 9 […]

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NFL, NFLRA reach agreement on new CBA

The National Football League and the league’s Referees Association have reached a new collective bargaining agreement that will maintain consistency with current officials on the gridiron each weekend and avoid the need for further “backup” referees. The current deal, which was set to expire on May 31, will be replaced by a new seven-year contract […]

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Is Michael Heldman the Saints’ next UDFA diamond in the rough?

For the past two years, since starting with Canal Street Chronicles, I have chosen one rookie among the New Orleans Saints UDFA class that I believe can become a real impact player. I first selected CB Rico Payton, and he became one of the best special teams players on the team, and RB Marcus Yarns, […]

Saints sign 7 of their 8 draft picks to 4-year contracts

Just prior to the start of rookie mini camp, the New Orleans Saints have announced that seven of their eight draft picks are now under contract. WR Jordyn Tyson, TE Oscar Delp, Guard Jeremiah Wright, WR Bryce Lance, Safety Lorenzo Styles Jr., WR Barion Brown and CB T.J. Hall have all signed their rookie deals […]

Dark Horse UDFAs that could make the Saints roster

Saints rookie minicamp is officially upon us. The smell of football is wafting through the fresh, rain-soaked air of New Orleans. As fans embrace the excitement of a return to a season of hope, there is a buzz around the Saints because there is a lot that is new. The Saints made significant strides in […]

Should the Saints target CB Kenny Moore II

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts honored veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II’s request to be released. Should the New Orleans Saints be suitors? Since Moore originally made a trade request, the Saints have been rumored as potential suitors. While New Orleans already added to their cornerback room after the draft, signing Martin Emerson Jr, Moore is […]

Saints jersey numbers for 2026 rookie class announced

The New Orleans Saints will host their 2026 rookie minicamp this weekend with all eight draft picks expected to be in attendance and on Tuesday, those rookies were assigned their NFL jersey numbers. In numerical order, here is the full list of numbers for the Saints 2026 draft class: 0: WR Jordyn Tyson 18: WR […]

Storylines to watch during Saints rookie minicamp

It feels like the NFL Draft was just yesterday, but somehow, New Orleans Saints football is already back. On May 8th, rookie minicamp will begin, and it should be an exciting one. The Saints just had a successful draft on paper, and the class is larger, finishing with 8 selections. Adding a UDFA group that […]

Saints to bring in K Younghoe Koo for rookie minicamp

The New Orleans Saints announced that veteran place kicker and former Pro Bowler (2020) Younghoe Koo will try out at the team’s upcoming rookie minicamp. The 31-year-old former undrafted free agent of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 spent one season with the Bolts before heading to the arch-rival Atlanta Falcons for a six-and-a-half-year tenure, […]

Saints defense is getting some much-deserved attention

Since the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, most of the headlines have been surrounding the weapons that the New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and staff have been assembling to put around QB Tyler Shough. But let’s not overlook the fact that the Brandon Staley’s defense has been getting some attention as well. It […]

Getting to know Saints UDFA OT Alan Herron

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with former Maryland offensive tackle Alan Herron following the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a developmental UDFA prospect with notable upside. The 23-year-old, Westmoreland, Jamaica native spent the first two seasons of is college career at Shorter after redshirting as a freshman in 2022. His sophomore season, he allowed […]

What is happening with Chris Olave’s contract extension?

One of the major goals this offseason for the New Orleans Saints was to sign a contract extension with star WR Chris Olave. This has been a topic of conversation for a few offseasons now, but with Olave set to play on his 5th-year option in 2026, it’s time for that extension to happen. But […]

Davon Godchaux trade results: Saints pick used during 2026 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints didn’t have the best record, but saw their team grow quite a bit in Year 1 under head coach Kellen Moore. While the offense saw sparks behind rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, the defense also saw improvements throughout the year in both the run and the pass game under defensive coordinator Brandon […]

New Orleans Saints News, May 5: Kamara speaks on his future with the Saints

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Vegas currently has the Saints winning 6.5 games in 2026, but do you think they’re right? Interesting… Alvin Kamara Hints at Saints Future amid Latest NFL Trade Rumors Finally, some clarification! Saints Depth Chart at Wide Receiver is Much More Interesting in 2026 Than […]

Getting to know new Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr.

On April 28, 2026, the New Orleans Saints added another piece to their secondary by signing former Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. Here’s a few facts to help you get to know the newest member of the Saints: The Pensacola native attended Pine Forest High School. In his senior year, he recorded 91 tackles, 2 tackles […]

New Orleans Saints News, May 4: Saints sign another UDFA

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Saints to sign Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris A good bet on a talented player. The Athletic argues Michael Heldman is Saints’ biggest UDFA sleeper Out of every other Saints UDFA, Heldman is one of the top candidates to make the roster. Martin Emerson […]

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 […]