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Saints 2026 schedule release tracker: News, rumors and leaks

It’s finally here… NFL schedule release week! Fortunately, you won’t have to wait too much longer as the NFL will start to slowly announce select games starting today and the full 2026 schedule will be released on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 pm CT on NFL Network. The New Orleans Saints 2026 opponents have been set since […]

Iron Sharpens Iron in New Orleans

It’s safe to say that the New Orleans Saints have not been as sharp over the past few years. One of the primary reasons for that is a lack of depth, along with some players not living up to expectations. This offseason, however, that may have changed. The Saints have gone from having one of […]

Saints to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on October 25th

While the New Orleans Saints’ complete schedule for 2026 will not be released until tomorrow night, we now know all the details about one of their most anticipated games this season. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Saints will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France. It was previously rumored that the Saints would […]

Should Erik McCoy’s injury history concern the Saints?

While New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy is one of the league’s top players at his position when healthy, the past couple of seasons have begun to raise concerns about his ability to stay on the field. Given his importance to the operation of the offense, durability has become a legitimate question. McCoy suffered a torn bicep […]

Who were the standouts at Saints rookie minicamp

With the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp now in the rearview mirror, several players were able to come in and have an impressive weekend. The Saints went out this offseason and bolstered their wide receiver room, and that rookie talent was on display throughout camp. Players like Jordyn Tyson, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown all […]

Looking at the 2026 Saints strength of schedule

While their 2025 overall record may have looked underwhelming, the New Orleans Saints found a spark in a player named Tyler Shough towards the end of the year and finished last season with a burst of momentum. Although the Saints ultimately finished last season in last place in the NFC South, expectations for the upcoming […]

New Orleans Saints News, May 12: Saints sign new WR

Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! Saints sign minicamp standout receiver Brock Rechsteiner Another WR enters the competition. Did Kellen Moore Shed Light on Whether Saints Set to Move Forward With Alvin Kamara? Kamara’s future is still up in the air. Saints rookie Zxavian Harris has chosen a surprising new […]

Saints sign minicamp standout receiver Brock Rechsteiner

The New Orleans Saints have a pretty stacked roster at wide receiver however during last weekend’s minicamp they were impressed enough by one of their tryout players to offer him a contract, signing former Jacksonville State WR Brock Rechsteiner per a report from Nick Underhill. Rechsteiner played in 39 games for Jacksonville State, bringing in […]

Predicting the Saints primetime games for the 2026 NFL season

The New Orleans Saints did not earn a primetime game during the 2025 NFL season. While disappointing, not surprising. New Orleans was coming off a 5-12 record and had question marks at quarterback. But alas, just one season out, the Saints potentially found their quarterback in the exciting Tyler Shough, and head coach Kellen Moore […]

A look the Saints 2026 opponents, home and away

This week, the NFL will release its 2026 schedule for all 32 teams. Although we can guess how many primetime games there will be or when some matchups will be played throughout the New Orleans Saints’ schedule, we do have a sure thing to talk about first. Before the schedule is released, let’s look at […]

What are the Saints home and away opponents for 2026

This week, the NFL will release its 2026 schedule for all 32 teams. Although we can guess how many primetime games there will be or when some matchups will be played throughout the New Orleans Saints’ schedule, we do have a sure thing to talk about first. Before the schedule is released, let’s look at […]

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, […]