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Saints Could Solve 'Biggest Need' With Bills Veteran

When the Super Bowl passes and the National Football League offseason really gets going, the New Orleans Saints are going to be just a few pieces away from making some real noise in 2026.

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Tyler Shough Perfectly Sums Up Chris Olave Connection With One Word

It's hard not to be excited about the New Orleans Saints' high-flying Tyler Shough-Chris Olave duo heading into the 2026 season. Olave had the best season of his career in 2025.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Predicted to Land Generational RB Prospect to Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints need to hit big in the upcoming NFL Draft if they want to turn their franchise around. They seemingly hit big with their potential franchise quarterback, as Tyler Shough looked very good down the stretch.

Romeo Doubs News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Get Projected Asking Price in Crucial Romeo Doubs Sweepstakes

The New Orleans Saints were one of the worst teams in the league coming into the season, but they burst on the scene when rookie quarterback Tyler Shough took over for Spencer Rattler.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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New Orleans Saints News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Alvin Kamara’s Reported Trade Cost Revealed

Alvin Kamara is one of the best players in New Orleans Saints history, but that may not save him from the trade block. A third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Kamara immediately set the world on fire by averaging 6.1 yards per carry as a rookie while recording 81 receptions for 826 yards and 13 combined touchdowns.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Trey Hendrickson News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Must Pounce on Projected Trey Hendrickson Contract

The New Orleans Saints are in a significantly better position right now than they were a year ago. At this point last offseason, the Saints' salary cap position was a mess and the team was coming off a last-place finish in the NFC South after going 5-12 in 2024.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Linked to Ex-Cowboys Coach If Scott Tolzien Rumors Come True

The New Orleans Saints saw a breakout year from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and they're relying heavily on his progression as a player to carry their franchise forward.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Veteran LB Projected to Sign 1-year, $8 Million Deal

The New Orleans Saints were one of the worst teams in the league coming into the season and they stumbled out of the gate. It seemed like they were headed for the bottom of the league until rookie sensation Tyler Shough took over under center and led them to a handful of wins down the stretch.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 30

Saints Lose Team Legend to Steelers in Coaching Staff Blow

The New Orleans Saints got some not-so-great news from a coaching perspective on Thursday. First off, reports surfaced indicating that Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien will interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers' open offensive coordinator job under new head coach, Mike McCarthy.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Saints’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The New Orleans Saints have aging positions to address in the 2026 NFL Draft. Quarterback likely won’t be one, as 26-year-old Tyler Shough earned the belief in the Saints’ building he’s the future behind center.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 29

Saints Could Land Best Player in 2026 NFL Draft at Pick No. 9

Halfway through last season, the New Orleans Saints seemed like they were headed for the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. They seemed like they were the worst team in the league and their quarterback position looked like a disaster.

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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.

Jauan Jennings News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 29

Saints Urged to Bring in 49ers Big-Play WR Jauan Jennings

The New Orleans Saints should have an active offseason ahead. New Orleans took a step forward in 2025 with a 6-11 record. The team specifically turned things around in the second half going 5-4 with Tyler Shough under center, including two wins over the Carolina Panthers and one win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 29

Early Alvin Kamara Buzz Doesn't Follow Saints Trends

The National Football League offseason has begun for the vast majority of teams around the league. The only two teams left standing are the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, who will face off in Super Bowl LX on Feb.

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Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 29

Why Signing Chris Olave to 4-Year, $128M Extension Is Saints Next Move

The New Orleans Saints came into the season as one of the worst teams in the league with a disastrous situation at quarterback. After struggling for the first half of the year, the Saints turned to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and the season turned around.

Tyrann Mathieu News / College Sports Only / January 29

Tyrann Mathieu Shares Insane Strategy To Pass LSU Drug Test

"The Honey Badger" turned into "The Honey Bleacher" to try and pass a drug test in college. Tyrann Matheiu, the legendary LSU defensive back and former

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 29

Saints Could Lose Key Figure In Tyler Shough's Rise to Steelers

While the 2025 New Orleans Saints team didn't make the playoffs, the season arguably should be viewed as a success. There weren't high expectations heading into the season.

Taysom Hill News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Saints GM gives update on Taysom Hill retirement talks

The future of veteran tight end Taysom Hill with the New Orleans Saints remains unresolved. As he nears free agency after nine seasons with the franchise, Hill has yet to announce whether he plans to continue playing or retire.

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

Taysom Hill Update Straight From Saints GM Mickey Loomis

Will the New Orleans Saints retain do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill in 2026? The term "tight end" obviously is loose when it comes to Hill. There isn't a name for what he has done as a member of the Saints over the last nine seasons because there isn't another player out there like him.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Senior Bowl standout can help Saints replace Pro Bowl talent during 2026 NFL Draft to keep QB Tyler Shough out of harm's way

The New Orleans Saints have one task atop their to-do list this offseason. Make sure you help out young quarterback Tyler Shough as much as you can. Improving the offensive line's capabilities will go a long way in addressing that issue.

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

Saints Playmaker Drawing Early 2026 Breakout Buzz

The New Orleans Saints should be in the market for another wide receiver this offseason, but that doesn't mean there isn't some significant talent with the franchise right now.

Alontae Taylor News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 28

Saints' Alontae Taylor Gets Murky Pre-Free Agency Update

Will the New Orleans Saints have Alontae Taylor in the secondary in 2026? A few months ago, it didn't seem likely at all. When the trade deadline was approaching, Taylor and Rashid Shaheed were among the most talked-about trade candidates on the Saints' roster.

Demario Davis News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

Demario Davis just set a career high with 143 tackles. Then he gave an interview about free agency

Demario Davis set a career high with 143 tackles in 2025. He’s been with the New Orleans Saints for eight seasons. He recently hinted at testing free agency.

Demario Davis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Saints LB Demario Davis Open To Testing Free Agency

Longtime Saints LB Demario Davis has spent the past eight years of his career in New Orleans, where he’s established himself as one of the league’s best linebackers.

Tyler Shough News / Yardbarker / January 22

Saints should feel even better about taking a chance on Shough

Saints should feel even better about taking a chance on QB Tyler Shough after OROY nominations

When the Saints selected Shough with pick No. 40 in the 2025 NFL Draft, pundits panned the selection.

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Julian Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Saints Re-Sign S Julian Blackmon

Veteran safety Julian Blackmon will not reach free agency this year. After back-to-back one-year contracts as a UFA, the six-year vet will stay with the Saints.