New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Saints News / Sporting News / August 18

Saints predicted to cut veteran fan favorite to save $10 million in cap space

Would Kellen Moore really cut this eight-year veteran?

Xazavian Valladay News / Pro Football Talk / August 18

Vikings agree to terms with RB Xazavian Valladay

The Vikings are signing running back Xazavian Valladay, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Valladay became a free agent in June when the Saints cut him.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Start Believing; Saints Drafted Potential Star

The New Orleans Saints have played two preseason games so and unsurprisingly, the quarterback competition has been the talk of the town. Any time you have a quarterback competition, that is going to be the case.

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Khalen Saunders News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Khalen Saunders Sends Emotional Message To Saints Fans

The New Orleans Saints traded away veteran veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders and it didn't take long for him to send a message to New Orleans fans.

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Who is the greatest QB in the history of every NFL franchise?

After our running back , wide receiver and tight end installments, here is a stab at the all-important quarterback position. Here are the best QBs in each NFL franchise's history.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Saints May Lose Potential WR Target To Desperate Steelers

The New Orleans Saints desperately need to add to their wide receiver room. While Chris Olave is a solid wide receiver one, the room behind him isn't great.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Inside Look At Saints Locker Room; Notice Anything New?

The New Orleans Saints have played two preseason games so far this summer and haven't won a game yet, but there have been some positive takeaways so far.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Spencer Rattler's heroics against Jaguars still didn't make up Kellen Moore's mind for his Week 1 starting quarterback

The time is coming for New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore and his offensive staff. They have to choose their starting quarterback for the games that count sooner rather than later.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Saints Officially Announce Surprise Trade

The New Orleans Saints caught some by surprise on Sunday night. The fireworks of the day seemed to be over. New Orleans took on the Jacksonville Jaguars during the day.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Saints Predicted to Reunite with Fan Favorite to Fix Glaring QB Problem

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback battle is seemingly down to Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. Jake Haener has been left behind a bit as the other two quarterbacks continue to stand out much higher in training camp.

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 18

'It is a special place to me and will be forever' — Former Saints playmaker pours his heart out for New Orleans following recent retirement

A former New Orleans Saints running back is hanging up his cleats. He joins a plethora of other Saints players to decide to walk away from the NFL this offseason, but he holds New Orleans near and dear to his heart as he does.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 18

Saints May Target Surprise 'Big Name Cut Candidate' To Boost QB Room

As the days go by, it seems more and more likely that the Cleveland Browns will trade or cut Super Bowl winning quarterback Kenny Pickett by the end of the preseason.

Spencer Rattler News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

What made Saints QB Spencer Rattler ‘sick’ in Jaguars preseason game

The New Orleans Saints have one of the hardest quarterback competitions to call in the entire NFL this preseason. With just one more tune-up to go, it’s still impossible to call the battle between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough.

Ben DiNucci News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 18

Falcons Signing QB Ben DiNucci

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Falcons are signing QB Ben DiNucci to a contract. DiNucci worked out with Atlanta during their offseason program back in May.

Isaiah Foskey News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Saints have the perfect opportunity to trade Isaiah Foskey if they can convince one specific AFC team that they can fix him

New Orleans Saints fan have grown weary with the struggles of edge rusher Isaiah Foskey since his selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Saints picked him in the second round with the 40th overall pick.

Kellen Moore News / A to Z Sports / August 18

'We just think the world of him' — Kellen Moore fuels preseason hype train for player who has almost certainly earned roster spot

The New Orleans Saints continue to look for depth at pass catcher. They're going to have to deal with injuries at tight end to start the year, and while the wide receiver room is healthy, much of its depth is unproven.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Saints acquire former third-round pick in a trade that can't backfire for either team involved

The New Orleans Saints have made a notable move in the trenches. On Sunday evening, reports revealed that the Saints had made a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who they played against earlier in the day.

Khalen Saunders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Newly-acquired Jaguars DT Khalen Saunders’s instant reaction to sudden trade from Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash late Sunday night, finalizing a trade with the New Orleans Saints to acquire veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 17