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Saints to use K Charlie Smyth in Week 13

Sunday will mark the New Orleans Saints’ first game since their decision to move on from kicker Blake Grupe. His immediate replacement will not be the veteran signed earlier this week, though.

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Charlie Smyth earns first NFL start for New Orleans Saints

The former Down goalkeeper has been elevated to the active roster after three-year veteran Blake Grupe was cut earlier this week.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Saints Elevated WR Dante Pettis & K Charlie Smyth

The Saints announced on Saturday that they are elevating WR Dante Pettis and K Charlie Smyth ahead of Week 13. Pettis, 30, is a former second-round pick of the 49ers back in 2018.

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New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / November 29

Saints RB Alvin Kamara's career-worst season just managed to get worse

2025 has been a down year for Kamara.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 28

Saints Urged To Re-Sign Star 26-Year-Old CB In Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a very important rebuild. Their roster isn't up to par with the rest of the NFC, and it's left them at the bottom of the standings this year.

Alvin Kamara News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 28

Saints RB Alvin Kamara Ruled Out For Week 13, Won’t Be Placed On IR

Saints HC Kellen Moore announced that RB Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for Week 13 after suffering an MCL sprain in last week’s game, per Katherine Terrell. Moore adds that Kamara will not be placed on injured reserve. Last week, Nick Underhill reported that Kamara suffered an MCL sprain but avoided a major injury.

Chris Olave News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Saints’ Chris Olave downgraded on injury report for Dolphins game with back spasms

The New Orleans Saints (2-9) will visit the Miami Dolphins (4-7) in Week 13, with injuries putting their offensive game plan in jeopardy. Star wide receiver

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / November 27

Kellen Moore replaces Saints QB Tyler Shough and picks potential fastest player in college football during recent 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

New Orleans Saints fans are surely flipping through plenty of 2026 mock drafts. With that, it is worth taking a specific look at multi-round scenarios for them.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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

Saints Announce Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara Updates

The New Orleans Saints released their first Injury Report of the week on Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't exactly what you would want to see if you're a Saints fan.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 26

Two-time SB champion rips Newton over takes about Pats, Maye

Two-time Super Bowl champion rips Cam Newton over takes about Patriots, Drake Maye

Newton attracted the attention he seemingly desired when he said during an ESPN appearance that he felt the Patriots have "fool’s gold written all over them."

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Blake Grupe News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 26

Blake Grupe Has Heartfelt Message After Saints Exit

The New Orleans Saints made a significant change on Tuesday. After three seasons as the Saints' kicker, Blake Grupe is out. Grupe struggled this season and went 18-of-26 on field goals, including just 2-for-5 on kicks between 40 and 49 yards.

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 26

Saints Rookie Will Have Massive Opportunity Vs. Dolphins

The New Orleans Saints had a bit of a scare last week when they took on the Atlanta Falcons. Five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara was forced to exit the Week 12 matchup against Atlanta due to a knee injury.