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Drew Brees, Tyler Shough Workout Should Have Saints Fans Fired Up

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to be excited about in the quarterback room with rookie Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Saints and went 5-4 while throwing for 2,256 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

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Saints Need to Pursue Super-Bowl Winning Wide Receiver

There has been speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles might trade wide receiver A.J. Brown this offseason. If they do make him available, the New Orleans Saints should pursue him.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

How Cameron Jordan knows Tyler Shough is a franchise quarterback

The New Orleans Saints missed out on the playoffs for the fifth straight season, finishing with a 6-11 record in 2025. But the future looks a bit brighter in New Orleans as the team appears to have found its head coach in Kellen Moore and a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough.

Alontae Taylor News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Saints' Alontae Taylor Among Most Polarizing Free Agents

The New Orleans Saints' defense was a bright spot down the stretch. It took a bit, but Brandon Staley's defense turned it on in the second half of the season.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Former Saints RB Finds New Home Outside Of NFL

There are just a few weeks left in the National Football League season. The Divisional Round of the playoffs will kick off this upcoming weekend followed by Championship weekend and then the Super Bowl will be here in February.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

It's Time For Saints To Trade Spencer Rattler

The New Orleans Saints enter this offseason with the luxury of knowing that Tyler Shough can be their guy moving forward. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Saints and went 5-4 while throwing for 2,256 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Saints Can Spark Offense Quickly With These Two Prospects

If the New Orleans Saints can come away from the 2026 National Football League Draft with a new playmaker to pair with Chris Olave, that could take the offense to another level.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Cameron Jordan Strongly Endorses Saints QB Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints have their guy. Tyler Shough took over as the team's starting quarterback for the final nine games of the 2025 season and not only looked like the best rookie in the National Football League, but one of the better quarterbacks in general.

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Should Pair Alvin Kamara With Cowboys Breakout RB

The New Orleans Saints' running back room needs a bit of a face lift this offseason. Not a complete overhaul, by any means. But the Saints need to plan for the present and the future.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 15

Early 2026 Redraft WR Risers & Fallers

The early 2026 redraft season is already shaping up to be a wild one for WRs, with the position undergoing one of its biggest shake‑ups in years. Young

Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / January 15

2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB, but that shouldn't prevent teams from taking one

The 2026 NFL Draft looks even thinner at the most important position after Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore confirmed Wednesday he's returning to school next season. QB-needy teams may now start looking ahead to 2027.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 15

Saints Should Be All Over Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr.

The New Orleans saints should at least be in the market for a running back this offseason. That's not a slight at running back Alvin Kamara in any way.

Myles Cole News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Saints Sign DE Myles Cole To Futures Contract

The New Orleans Saints officially signed DE Myles Cole to a futures contract on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

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Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints Linked To $41 Million Jets Star To Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints have more talent on their roster than many realize. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough quickly emerged as the team's franchise quarterback down the stretch of the season, which should be a huge relief to the entire franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Former Saints QB gets new chance to earn another NFL opportunity after getting drafted in UFL

The New Orleans Saints feel like they have their quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough. Behind him, Spencer Rattler remains a notable backup option who the team likes in that role.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints QB Hits Free Agency After 3-Year Stint in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback room could look a bit different in 2026. Fortunately, the Saints are set with their starting quarterback in place. Tyler Shough is the team's starting quarterback and when the 2025 season came to a close, head coach Kellen Moore noted that the team is "excited" to have a full offseason to build around him.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Bills' $6 Million Super Bowl Champion Linked To Saints In Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints benched Tyler Shough to begin the season and it proved to be a bad decision. Shough earned the starting quarterback job halfway through the year and helped lead the Saints to a handful of wins down the stretch.

Hunter Dekkers News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints Lose 24-Year-Old Quarterback To UFL

One former New Orleans Saints quarterback is getting a new opportunity in the short term. The United Football League (UFL) is a spring football league that will kick off its season in March.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 13

Saints' Tyler Shough Up For Hardware After Meteoric Rookie Season

The New Orleans Saints have a potential star on their hands in rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. That's an aggressive thing to say, but it is the truth with the young signal-caller.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 13

Saints Land 2026 Top Prospect In Way-Too-Early Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints will have another chance to add some high-end talent in the 2026 National Football League Draft. New Orleans hit it out of the park in 2025, starting with Kelvin Banks Jr.

Chris Olave News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Saints star WR Chris Olave makes bold prediction for next season that has a chance to backfire

The New Orleans Saints are where teams don't want to be right now around the NFL. They're watching the playoffs from their couches or already on vacation.

Tyler Shough News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Saints Plan For Tyler Shough To Be 2026 Starting QB

Saints HC Kellen Moore said that QB Tyler Shough has proven enough on the field and has shown significant improvement for the team to be comfortable with him as their starter in 2026.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / January 8

Saints make massive Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore decision after whispers of uncertainty

A December report suggested that the New Orleans Saints could move on from head coach Kellen Moore after just one season. One theory at the time was that a different coaching staff could spend this winter searching for an upgrade at quarterback over 2025 rookie Tyler Shough.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Saints Sign Eight Players To Futures Deals

The New Orleans Saints signed eight players from their practice squad to futures deals on Monday, according to Katherine Terrell. The full list of players includes: DB Dalys Beanum DB Beanie Bishop Jr.