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Former Saints QB Jake Haener signs with the Chiefs

Former New Orleans Saints QB Jake Haener has found a new home in Kansas City according to a post via his Instagram account. He also changed his bio description, which now read Chiefs quarterback. Haener was drafted by the Saints in the 4th round (127th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. he was suspended the […]

6 days ago | 1 read

Saints to play the first NFL game in Paris, France

There have been rumors swirling for a while now, but today, the NFL has officially confirmed the news that the New Orleans Saints will play the first regular season NFL game in Paris, France. The opponent, date and kickoff time will be announced at a later date. The game will be played at the Stade […]

7 days ago | 1 read

2025 Saints player review: WR Chris Olave

After the 2024 season concluded, there were many around the NFL that questioned whether or not it would be possible for New Orleans Saints’ wide receiver Chris Olave to play up to his true potential following multiple injuries, limiting him to just eight appearances. The Saints’ wideout had suffered at least two major concussions a […]

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Saints assistant OL coach Jahri Evans accepts offer with Steelers

Jahri Evans has officially accepted an offer to become the new assistant offensive line coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the same role he filled for the New Orleans Saints under Kellen Moore in 2025. Evans began his coaching career in 2022 with New Orleans as a training camp intern before being brought on full-time a […]

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Saints QB coach Scott Tolzien interviewing for Steelers OC job

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien is interviewing for the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator job, per Jeremy Fowler. Tolzien joined the Saints coaching staff in 2025 as part of Kellen Moore’s team. The former NFL quarterback was a player for the Steelers’ new head coach, Mike McCarthy, during his time with the Green Bay […]

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2025 Saints player review: RB Alvin Kamara

Prior to the start of the NFL’s regular season, the New Orleans Saints’ starting running back, Alvin Kamara, turned 30 years old, a seemingly pivotal age at which the futures of ballcarriers begin to come into question. Kamara just wrapped his ninth year in the league, all in the Crescent City. The good news? The […]

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Saints’ Loomis speaks with media ahead of 2026 Senior Bowl

The 2026 Senior Bowl is set to kick off on Saturday, January 31, from Hancock Whitney Stadium, home of the South Alabama Jaguars. Here, some of the top talents in the upcoming NFL Draft have an opportunity to meet and mingle with a group of scouts, coaches, staff members, and executives hoping to see skill […]

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Fleur-de-Links, January 30: The Saints are finally close to positive cap space

Saints QB Tyler Shough draws high praise from Panthers legend Another name added to the long list. 2026 provides opportunity for Saints to be free of salary cap shackles A big decision the Saints have to think about this offseason. Saints predicted to cut ties with $24 million 5-time Pro Bowl playmaker in trade with […]

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Saints QB Tyler Shough draws high praise from Panthers legend

When the New Orleans Saints selected Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick, the doubters were loud. Many viewed the move as a reach with prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe still on the board. But the 26-year-old rookie never let the noise get to him. Once he was given the reins as the […]

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Georgia Tech OG Keylan Rutledge meets with the Saints at Senior Bowl

The Senior Bowl is here, and as many of you know, the New Orleans Saints love the prospects from this event. Just last year, the Saints selected 5 out of their 9 rookies from the Senior Bowl. I would expect this to continue, and it seems the team has set their sights on one offensive […]

11 days ago | 1 read

One-year out: Did the Saints overpay for Juwan Johnson?

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson wrapped up his first season under a 3-year, $30.75 million contract. The sixth-year tight end finished the season as the Saints’ second-leading receiver with 77 receptions for 889 yards and 3 touchdowns. Head coach Kellen Moore was eager to bring Johnson back for 2025, holding a meeting with […]

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Will Taysom Hill return to the Saints?

It was arguably the most emotional press conference of Taysom Hill’s nine-year Saints tenure when he took to the podium following the final home game of the season in December. The 35-year-old Swiss army knife, who has had one of the more unique and fascinating careers in the history of the NFL, showed all the […]

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Saints present $484K in proceeds from 50/50 Raffle to 2025 beneficiaries

On Friday, January 23, 2026, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson presented several Louisiana charitable organizations with their portion of the team’s 50/50 raffle sales that were held during their 2025 home games. This season’s 50/50 Raffle generated a total of $972,575 in support of community initiatives, which included a $25,000 contribution from Rouses Markets […]

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Will the Saints be chosen for Hard Knocks this year?

Every offseason, one thing scares every team in the league. No, it’s not losing your best player to injury or an important player not wanting to return in free agency; it’s Hard Knocks. This year, 16 teams are eligible for the show, and the New Orleans Saints are among them. Teams dread this outcome because […]

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Fleur-de-Links, January 27: Welcome to Senior Bowl Week

2025 Saints player review: QB Tyler Shough Let’s look at the excellent rookie season from Shough. The Saints often use the Senior Bowl to their advantage. How can they do that this year? It’s Senior Bowl season. Saints Star Responds to Controversial Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl Pick An interesting decision by the NFL.

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Should the Saints bring back Foster Moreau?

The New Orleans Saints’ unusually high morale despite a 2-10 record at one point in the season was partially due to veteran leadership from players like tight end Foster Moreau, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 28-year-old had a down year after returning in Week 5 from a knee injury suffered in the 2024 […]

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Saints QB Tyler Shough named Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Pygmalion

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is having the rookie ride of his life literally, as he has been named the Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Pygmalion parade. The Uptown parade, who is celebrating their 25th year, will roll on Saturday, February 7th beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Magazine Street, and ten wrap up […]

13 days ago | 1 read

2025 Saints player review: QB Tyler Shough

When the 2025 NFL season started, there was a real chance this would never be made. An extremely close QB battle between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough lasted most of the preseason, and with it being so close, the Saints went with Rattler. At the time, the decision made sense, but it did not […]

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Seahawks vs. Rams: NFC Championship Open Thread

#5 Los Angeles Rams at #1 Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in today’s NFC Championship Game. This is Seattle’s first NFC Championship Game appearance since the 2014 season. This is the Rams’ first NFC Championship Game appearance since the 2021 season. This game has all the makings of a classic title […]

14 days ago | 1 read