New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryan Bresee News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 30

Saints DL Bresee ACL Injury Reaction and What the Roster Future Could Hold

As we reported to you here On SI Saints, former Clemson Tigers and Saints first round in the 2023 NFL draft, Bryan Bresee tore his ACL during the first day of training camp yesterday.

Chris Olave News / Pro Football Rumors / July 30

Saints To Extend WR Chris Olave

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is the latest NFLer to cash in on an extension this summer. Olave has agreed to a four-year deal worth up to $132MM, including $90MM in guarantees, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 30

Saints Signing WR Chris Olave To Four-Year Extension

According to Adam Schefter, the Saints are signing WR Chris Olave to a four-year extension with a maximum value of $132 million. That would work out to

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New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 30

Saints end WR Chris Olave's hold-in with massive extension

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave's hold-in is over. On Thursday, the Saints and 2022 first-round pick agreed on a four-year extension worth $132M.

Saints Signing WR Chris Olave To Four-Year Extension

Saints defense takes major hit with severe Bryan Bresee injury

Utility man Taysom Hill departs Saints

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30

Drew Brees' Hall of Fame request brings Sean Payton to tears

The former New Orleans Saints quarterback Brees played for Payton from 2006-20.

End of an era: Taysom Hill not returning to Saints this season

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Bryan Bresee News / Total Apex Sports / July 30

New Orleans Saints Urged to Pursue Blockbuster Trade After Bryan Bresee Injury

The New Orleans Saints suffered a major blow when defensive tackle Bryan Bresee went down with a season-ending ACL injury, and one analyst believes the solution could be a blockbuster trade for disgruntled Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Vita Vea.

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The '2 rushing, 1 passing-TD games' quiz

How many of the 71 NFL players to rush for two touchdowns and throw another in the same game can you name in nine minutes?

Bryan Bresee News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 30

Bresee Down? Who Could Step In?

After sifting through our notes from Day 1 of New Orleans Saints training camp, these thoughts came in focus. Though the Saints have not made an official announcement, multiple sources, including Nick Underwood with New Orleans Football, have announced an injury for defensive tackle Bryan Bresee.

Taysom Hill News / Field Level Media / July 30

Utility man Taysom Hill departs Saints

Taysom Hill, who starred for the New Orleans Saints for the better part of nine seasons as a unique jack-of-all-trades, has announced his departure from the team via social media.

Taysom Hill News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Taysom Hill Bids Farewell To Saints

After nine years in New Orleans, multi-position extraordinaire Taysom Hill has bid adieu to the Saints. The 35-year-old is not retiring – at least, not yet – but the team’s lack of interest in signing him to another contract has forced him to consider his options.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Saints’ Mickey Loomis releases heartfelt statement on Taysom Hill departure

Taysom Hill’s nine-year run in New Orleans has officially come to an end, and the Saints made sure to send him off the right way. The team released statements from both Hill and general manager Mickey Loomis on the first day of training camp, closing the book on one of the most unique careers in franchise history.

Taysom Hill News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Taysom Hill makes major announcement about his future

The NFL’s favorite gimmick player is officially headed for greener pastures. Veteran New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill announced in a post to X on Wednesday that he will not be returning to the team in 2026.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30

End of an era: Taysom Hill not returning to Saints this season

Hill announced on social media on Wednesday night that he will not be returning to the Saints for a 10th season.

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Taysom Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Taysom Hill Officially Leaving New Orleans

Former Saints TE Taysom Hill announced that he’s officially moving on from New Orleans after nine seasons with the team. “I’ve taken time this offseason to think carefully about what comes next for my family and me.

Chris Olave News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Chris Olave Receives Clearance From Blood Clot Issue; Saints WR Staging Partial Hold-In

The Saints continue to view Chris Olave as an extension candidate, and a clear path to that agreement now exists. The contract-year wideout received clearance from the blood clot issue that surfaced in January.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 29

Day 1 Reaction at Saints Training Camp

The New Orleans Saints began their second year under head coach Kellen Moore with Day 1 of training camp at their Airline Drive Ochsner Sports Performance Center Wednesday.

Bryan Bresee News / Field Level Media / July 29

Report: Saints fear DT Bryan Bresee tore ACL, will miss season

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL on the first day of training camp, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

Bryan Bresee News / Yardbarker / July 29

Saints defense takes major hit with severe Bryan Bresee injury

After a solid finish to the 2025 NFL season, the Saints were primed to make a run at an NFC South title this season.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Saints GM Mickey Loomis isn’t shy about putting pressure on Tyler Shough before 2nd season

The New Orleans Saints fell out of the playoff race early in the 2025 season, but there was still plenty to get excited about for Saints fans late in the season.

Christen Miller News / 5 GOATs / July 28

Former Georgia DT Christen Miller performs act of kindness in New Orleans grocery store

New Orleans Saints second-round pick Christen Miller already appears to be living up to his new franchise’s team name based on a new viral post. Miller, a former Georgia defensive tackle who was selected by the Saints with the No.

New Orleans Saints News / TWSN / July 29

These are the New Orleans Saints' Top Needs: 2027 NFL Draft

Due to Tyler Shough, the New Orleans Saints are getting quite a bit of hype heading into 2026. Now, to be fair, that’s understandable. In a limited sample size, Shough was super impressive in those nine starts.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 24