New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Saints Make 2 Sudden Roster Moves Before Falcons Game

The New Orleans Saints have called up two practice-squad defenders for Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, adding edge rusher Fadil Diggs and linebacker Jackson Sirmon to the active roster for a standard elevation, via insider Katherine Terrell.

Fadil Diggs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Saints Elevate Two Players For Monday Night Football

Per Katherine Terrell, the Saints are elevating linebackers Fadil Diggs and Jackson Simon from the practice squad for Monday Night Football. Diggs, 24, played at Texas A&M before transferring to Syracuse and being selected by the Saints in the seventh round of the 2025 draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Monday Night Football Player Prop Bets for Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints in Week 4

The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons meet Monday night with several player props worth targeting. Alvin Kamara should see more opportunities in the passing game with Travis Etienne Jr.

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Jordyn Tyson News / Field Level Media / October 5

Report: Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) still weeks away from debut

Saints rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson, who is eligible to come off injured reserve Tuesday after missing the first four weeks of the season with a hamstring injury, is still weeks away from making his debut, ESPN reported Monday.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 5

Saints vs. Falcons: 3 Keys to Victory for New Orleans on Monday Night

Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter by clicking here . As NFC South action kicks off on Monday Night Football, the spotlight turns to the Crescent City for one of the NFL's most heated rivalries.

Jordyn Tyson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson Unlikely To Play Before Week 7

The Saints have opened the season without their top draft pick in the fold. Wideout Jordyn Tyson remains on injured reserve, having been moved their during roster cuts.

Jordyn Tyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson Still Considered Weeks Away From Return

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Saints first-round WR Jordyn Tyson is still considered to be weeks away from returning to game action with his hamstring injury.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Who the Experts are Taking in Saints vs. Falcons Week 4

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints meet Monday night at 8:15 p.m. ET at Caesars Superdome. Both teams enter Week 4 at 1-2, making this an important division game early in the season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Tyler Shough Was the Saints' Late-Game Weapon Until One Fourth Quarter Changed That

Two weeks ago in Baltimore, Tyler Shough finished a comeback with a 1-yard touchdown run, and the New Orleans Saints left with a 24-17 win. A week before that, he threw for 410 yards in an overtime loss at Detroit.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 3

Saints Analytics through 3 Weeks: Defense Slides, Offense Likes Runs Up the Gut

Now 1-and-2 on the young season, the New Orleans Saints face their biggest rivals on Monday Night Football, as the Atlanta Falcons come to the Caesar's Superdome.

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New Orleans Saints News / The Lead / October 2

The Saints Finally Found Their Post-Brees Answer in Tyler Shough

Since Drew Brees retired from football, the New Orleans Saints have struggled to replace the Hall of Famer. This has featured a brutal cast of Jameis Winston, Trevor Siemian, Ian Book, Andy Dalton, Taysom Hill, Derek Carr, and Spencer Rattler.

Chase Young News / The Lead / October 2

Saints’ Chase Young Quietly Emerging as Top NFL Pass Rusher

If you asked an average NFL fan who Chase Young is, he could probably tell you. Yet the label ‘bust’ would be more likely to grace his lips than “one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers.” Nonetheless, the latter would be an accurate description.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4

Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven't even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline.

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade update as 3-0 Raiders prepare to face 3-0 Chiefs

Raiders, Chiefs collide with AFC West lead, 4-0 start in play

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

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Travis Etienne News / Stadium Rant / October 2

Travis Etienne Injury: How The New Orleans Saints Replace Him

The New Orleans Saints placed running back Travis Etienne on IR (injured reserve) this will set him back at least four weeks. New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore emphasized that the Saints will see how soon he can return but will monitor the back in the weeks ahead.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 1

Saints to honor 'Domecoming' anniversary in clash with Falcons

The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons are ready to return to a familiar setting, paying tribute to a notable moment. "Monday Night Football." In the Superdome.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Saints news: Kellen Moore dumps cold water on potential Jordyn Tyson return in Week 5

The New Orleans Saints have yet to see what Jordyn Tyson could do on the field in the regular season. The rookie wideout has been sidelined by a hamstring injury he suffered during a joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars in August.

Travis Etienne News / Field Level Media / October 1

Saints place RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) on injured reserve

The New Orleans Saints placed running back Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne, who aggravated a hamstring injury Sunday in a 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the Saints' home opener, must miss at least four games.

Danny Stutsman News / A to Z Sports / October 1

The NFL hits Saints LB Danny Stutsman where it hurts for his ‘bang-bang’ play in Week 3

New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman has been fined by the NFL this week. This is the third time Stutsman has been docked by the league. New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman has been fined by the NFL this week.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Minnesota Vikings suddenly acquire former 1,200-yard RB

The Minnesota Vikings are adding another running back.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants

Vikings' Nolan Teasley, Kevin O'Connell open up about trading J.J. McCarthy

Vikings make QB move after JJ McCarthy trade

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / September 28

Maxx Crosby seems to make feelings about Raiders future clear after win over Saints

Ahead of the final weekend of September, Crosby remained the subject of trade rumors consistently floated out there by NFL insiders who have repeatedly linked him with advertised contenders throughout 2026.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24