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Canal Street Chronicles: Super Bowl LX Bold Predictions

It all started back in September with 32 teams and now we’re down to the final two with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots playing for a Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night in Super Bowl LX. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions […]

Super Bowl LX Pick: Grunge Match

Here we go folks, that bittersweet time for every football fan. As much as Super Bowl Sunday is a celebration of the NFL’s championship, it’s also the culmination of another football season. Come Monday, it’s all over for actual NFL football for another eight months until it all starts over again. Eight long months. So, before we talk draft […]

NFL

Saints QB Tyler Shough loses OROY, and it wasn’t close

Once Tyler Shough was named as the starter, the New Orleans Saints completely turned their season around. The playoffs were not the outcome, but that was not the goal of this season. Figuring out the QB position, seeing if the new HC is the guy, and having standout performances to build upon are what the […]

Confidence restored for Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

When the New Orleans Saints selected cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry with the 41st pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the long-term outlook was that he could eventually replace Marshon Lattimore, whose time in the Big Easy was nearing its end. After a bumpy rookie season, the light at the end of the tunnel has never been […]

Fleur-de-Links, February 6: Drew Brees is officially a Hall of Famer

Drew Brees elected to the 2026 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame An easy decision from the voters. Saints great Jahri Evans overlooked again by Pro Football Hall of Fame Although he should have made it, Evans will be right back in the running next year. Saints QB Tyler Shough voted by fans […]

Drew Brees elected to the 2026 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

As expected, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is headed to Canton. During tonight’s NFL Honors, Brees was officially announced as one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This was the first year of Brees’ eligibility but there was little doubt that he would be selected given his outstanding […]

Saints DE Cam Jordan named Co-Grand Marshal of the Krewe of ALLA

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan had a phenomenal year on the field, and he is kicking off the offseason in true New Orleans fashion as it was just announced that Jordan will reign as one of the co-grand marshals for the Krewe of ALLA alongside Southern media personalities, Landon and Kate Bryant. Jordan […]

Saints QB Tyler Shough wins the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award

Saints QB Tyler Shough has just been named the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award. Shough won the fan-voted award over fellow nominees Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan and Browns LB Carson Schwesinger. Shough recorded the highest completion percentage among […]

Why Drew Brees is the easiest vote in Canton history

Today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, the NFL world turns its eyes to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for the 15th annual NFL Honors. While the MVP and Rookie of the Year trophies will spark plenty of debate, there is one announcement that feels less like a reveal and more like a coronation. […]

Saints RT Taliese Fuaga defied the sophomore slump

The New Orleans Saints nailed their 2024 first-round pick by selecting offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga with the 14th overall pick. After playing his entire rookie season at a new position—moving to left tackle and exceeding expectations—the Saints doubled down by selecting another left tackle with the 9th overall pick in the 2025 draft: Kelvin Banks […]

Should the Saints bring back Alontae Taylor?

Among the list of high-profile Saints names entering free agency this offseason is cornerback Alontae Taylor. The 27-year-old second-round pick out of Tennessee put together a strong campaign for the black and gold in 2025, the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. Ranking third on the team in defensive snaps, Taylor snagged two […]

Saints tight ends coach to remain with New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints will be retaining tight ends coach Chase Haslett, per Jordan Schultz. Haslett interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. This news came just minutes after quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien withdrew his name from the Steelers’ offensive coordinator position. Haslett, the son of former Saints head coach Jim Haslett, signed with Kellen […]

SB Nation Reacts Survey: Who will win Super Bowl LX?

It’s February and the 2025 NFL is almost over as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face off on Sunday in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Both teams finished the regular season 14-3 however, the Seahawks are currently 4.5-point favorites but as we know, anything can happen. So, […]

Saints avoid losing top offensive coach to the Steelers

With the New Orleans Saints’ excellent finish to the 2025 season, the team has momentum heading into the offseason, and although that is great, some of their coaches have drawn interest from other teams. This makes sense given how well some players developed, but the Saints cannot lose these coaches. One of these coordinators was […]

Saints DE Cam Jordan to host 2nd annual Pickleball Tournament

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, New Orleans Saints DE Cam Jordan and the Cam Jordan Foundation will host their 2nd annual Pickle Ball Tournament. Come on out and join Cam for a fun afternoon of pickleball at The Exchange in New Orleans while help to support the Cam Jordan Foundation. Players will sign up with a […]

MLB

2025 Saints player review: TE Juwan Johnson

Since joining the New Orleans Saints in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, tight end Juwan Johnson has worked relentlessly to make a name for himself and carve out playing time on an NFL roster. The veteran just wrapped his sixth year in the league, arguably his best, and will hope to build on that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]