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Did Saints Cure Run Defense Woes With Patriots Trade?

The New Orleans Saints had one of the National Football League’s worst run defenses in 2024. The Saints’ run defense was particularly victimized by big plays.

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New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / June 26

CSC Poll Results: Which Saints road game would you most like to attend?

47.8% of voters said... In this week's poll, we asked which New Orleans Saints road game do you think would be the most fun to attend? With 47.8% of the votes, fans said they would like to attend the Saints’ Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Isaiah Foskey News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 26

Saints Sack Artist From Notre Dame Enters Make-Or-Break Season

For one New Orleans Saints defensive player, 2025 will be a make-or-break season. Second-round picks in the National Football League don’t have a fifth-year option built into their contracts, making years three and four of their rookie deal a tad more meaningful in terms of performance evaluation.

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / June 26

Watson Jr: Saints 2025 record prediction

An optimist’s outlook on the upcoming NFL year in New Orleans. Ahead of the upcoming football season, I, along with the rest of the Canal Street Chronicles staff, put out our record predictions for the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / June 26

Tyler Shough makes promise to Saints after Carr retirement

Rookie Tyler Shough makes promise to Saints after Derek Carr retirement

The surprising retirement of Carr this past spring resulted in Shough being penciled in atop the depth chart as the club's new starter heading into training camp.

Cardinals' Trey McBride wants to follow in footsteps of Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes

Could former No. 1 draft pick emerge as Steelers' eventual replacement for Aaron Rodgers?

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 26

ESPN Insider Predicts Saints Week 1 Starting QB

There are a lot of question marks around the New Orleans Saints right now that won’t be answered until the team determines the winner of the ongoing quarterback competition.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Saints Urged To Make One Obvious Addition

Do the New Orleans Saints have another move up their sleeves in free agency? The 2025 National Football League season is just over two months away. New Orleans will kick off the 2025 season on Sept.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Saints 'Likely' Starter Emerging After Wild Offseason

The biggest and most talked-about talking point for the New Orleans Saints right now is who will be the team's starting quarterback when Week 1 rolls around.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Latest Saints 2025 Record Projection Is Bad News For Kellen Moore, Tyler Shough

There are two New Orleans Saints whose NFL futures are most closely tied to the team's results on the field in 2025. First-time head coach Kellen Moore is taking over a Saints team that went 5-12 last season, and that most evaluators think will be worse in 2025.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / June 25

New Orleans Saints Add Up-and-Coming Director of Rehabilitation to Their Medical Staff

The New Orleans Saints have quickly filled a hole in their medical staff. The Saints are hiring Boise State's Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / June 25

Saints fill void on training staff with Holle hire

Just what the doctor ordered. The New Orleans Saints have hired a new Director of Rehabilitation, per Nick Underhill. Garrett Holle is an up-and-coming personality in the world of sports medicine.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Analyst Wants Saints To Pursue Former No. 1 Pick

The New Orleans Saints have a young quarterback room, but there is talent here. Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener are in a quarterback competition for New Orleans.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Saints 'Dark-Horse Roster Candidate' From Notre Dame Has 'Elite Athleticism'

As the New Orleans Saints gear up for the 2025 NFL season under new head coach Kellen Moore, the roster battles are sure to heat up. While stars like Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara are locks, the competition for other roles is fierce.

Kirk Cousins News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Wild Trade Hypothetical Brings Kirk Cousins To Saints For 3-Time Pro Bowler

The number-one storyline surrounding the New Orleans Saints entering 2025 is the quarterback position. Rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough is in line to start, and in a power ranking of all 32 projected NFL starting QBs, he might be 32nd.

Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

Saints Legend Doubled Down On Surprising Drew Brees Take

One former New Orleans Saints star recently had a somewhat surprising comparison for team legend Drew Brees. Five-time Pro Bowler Terron Armstead spent nine seasons with the Saints and three years with the Miami Dolphins before opting to hang up his cleats and retire this offseason.

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 25

How Will Saints' Kellen Moore Organize Tight End Puzzle In 2025?

The New Orleans Saints will be operating with a fresh offensive perspective in 2025. With offensive mastermind Kellen Moore stepping into the head coach role and Doug Nussmeier taking over the offensive coordinator position, the Saints will have a new-look offense.

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / June 25

Who are the dark-horse candidates to make the Saints roster?

Unsettled depth at these two positions could create roster opportunities for a pair of under-the-radar players. The New Orleans Saints are still evaluating their depth this early in the offseason.

Michael Thomas News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Former Saints WR Michael Thomas loses popular nickname to despised rival player that has a history with New Orleans

Slant King. Slant Merchant. Slant Man. Michael Thomas heard it all during his days with the New Orleans Saints. Many NFL fans and even parts of NFL media began to critique Thomas' game with the Saints because they felt that he lacked a downfield presence.

Juwan Johnson News / A to Z Sports / June 24

New Orleans Saints veteran makes key decision that proves he cares about the team's money and his future in the NFL

The New Orleans Saints surprised plenty of folks when they locked down tight end Juwan Johnson on a multi-year contract extension. It was a three year, $30.75 million contract for Johnson, who was a free agent. With the guarantees involved, two of those seasons are guaranteed from a money perspective for New Orleans.