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Tyrann Mathieu Finally Breaks Silence Following Shocking Retirement

Earlier this month, New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu shocked the NFL world when he announced that he was retiring from football ahead of the coming season.

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

Saints Playmaker Shares Promising Update

The New Orleans Saints are coming off a tough 2024 season that saw the franchise end the campaign with a 5-12 record. That triggered changes throughout the franchise, including the hiring of Kellen Moore to be the team's new head coach.

Rashid Shaheed News / Canal Street Chronicles / July 25

Saints WR Rashid Shaheed feels 100% heading into the new season

Shaheed played in just six games last season after tearing his meniscus. Since signing a UDFA deal with the New Orleans Saints in 2022, Rashid Shaheed has become a massive part of the Saints’ offense.

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

Saints QB Battle Already Taking Surprise Turn

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback competition has kicked off and just a few days have passed. Spencer Rattler got the first-team looks the first day of training camp.

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

Saints Meeting With Ex-Broncos Tight End; Deal Coming?

The New Orleans Saints are interested in signing a valuable free agent tight end who was just released. With the Cincinnati Bengals having already met with the player and other teams expressing interest, the Saints have set up a meeting, as reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Friday.

Noah Fant News / Canal Street Chronicles / July 25

Free agent TE Noah Fant set to visit with the Saints

A potential move that makes sense for both sides. The New Orleans Saints tight end room always felt like a decent part of the roster going into training camp, but one that could still be improved upon.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 25

Saints QB Battle: Tyler Shough Gets First Shot

The New Orleans Saints have two days of training camp action under their belt. It's going to be a long few week and all of the eyes are going to be on the Saints' quarterback competition.

Chris Olave News / Canal Street Chronicles / July 25

Saints WR Chris Olave looking to prove himself ahead of a contract extension

Olave spoke candidly about his desire to prove his worth. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave spoke to the media following the opening day of training camp on Tuesday, where he was asked about the prospect of signing a long-term extension with the franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / July 25

New Orleans Saints Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster

The 2025 Saints are trying once again to fix their post-Drew Brees QB situation, which means that Secret Superstars at every other position will have to step up.

New Orleans Saints News / Gridiron Heroics / July 24

‘This Group Suffered a Crippling Blow’: NFL Expert Names Worst QB Room in 2025 NFL Season

The New Orleans Saints enter the 2025 NFL season under scrutiny, with experts labeling their quarterback room as the league’s worst. Following Derek Carr’s unexpected retirement, the team faces a significant challenge in fielding a competent offense amid a transitional phase.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Top Takeaways from the Saints’ First Day of Training Camp

Football season is finally back. The New Orleans Saints started their training camp on Wednesday, marking the start of the 2025 NFL season. It's always good news to hear the Saints had perfect attendance for eligible players to participate.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 23

The fatal flaw New Orleans Saints must address in training camp

The New Orleans Saints could look a lot different during the 2025 NFL season. New Orleans hired head coach Kellen Moore earlier this offseason, ushering in a new era for the storied franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Saints' rollercoaster offseason takes another weird turn after third player announces his retirement as training camp begins

The New Orleans Saints have endured a peculiar training camp week so far. At no fault of their own, they've had multiple players decide to retire from football in a very short span of time. The young tight end has wrapped up his playing career, according to his recent social media post.

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Dallin Holker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 23

Saints TE Dallin Holker Also Retired

Saints TE Dallin Holker, who was cut by the team this week, announced on his Instagram account that he’s decided to retire. Injuries seem like they were

Chase Young News / Gridiron Heroics / July 23

‘It Was Strange To See…’ Chase Young’s $51 Million Deal Gets Questioned by Expert

Chase Young’s three-year, $51 million deal with the New Orleans Saints has sparked skepticism among analysts, with some labeling it one of the most questionable moves of the offseason.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Saints’ Cameron Jordan sends powerful message to Jimmy Graham after TE’s retirement

One of the NFL’s most explosive tight ends is officially hanging up his cleats. Jimmy Graham, known for his gravity-defying catches and unmatched versatility, has announced his retirement from football.

Jimmy Graham News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23

Former NFL receiving leader announces his retirement

One of the biggest NFL names of 2013 is finally calling it quits. Veteran tight end Jimmy Graham announced on Tuesday that he is officially retiring from the NFL.

Julian Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / July 22

Saints to quickly fill void by signing veteran safety

Following Tyrann Mathieu‘s sudden retirement announcement earlier Tuesday, the Saints have already found a potential replacement.

New Orleans Saints News / EasySportz / July 22

New Orleans Saints QB Battle Heats Up In Odds Market

NEW ORLEANS — The Big Easy buzzes with anticipation as the New Orleans Saints charge into training camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, where a three-way quarterback battle promises to redefine the team’s future.

Tyrann Mathieu News / Yardbarker / July 22

Sports world reacts to Tyrann Mathieu's surprising retirement

New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu made the surprising decision on Tuesday to retire, and the tributes from the NFL world immediately began pouring in.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

Saints Placing TEs Taysom Hill & Foster Moreau On PUP List

Per Nick Underhill, the Saints are placing TEs Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau on the PUP list to open training camp. Hill, 34, wound up signing on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of BYU back in 2017.

Jimmy Graham News / Field Level Media / July 22

TE Jimmy Graham set to retire with the Saints

Tight end Jimmy Graham confirmed a report from the New Orleans Saints' team website that he plans to officially announce his retirement in the near future.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Saints Unveil New Alternate Gold Throwback Jerseys

The New Orleans Saints introduced a new look on Tuesday. The Saints have unveiled a new alternate "gamedays" gold throwback jersey via Twitter/X. The new alternate jerseys have been revealed just two weeks after New Orleans unveiled an alternate all-white helmet they will pair with their color rush uniforms.

New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / July 21

Saints rookie Tyler Shough signs deal, has inside track for QB1

Tyler Shough signed his rookie contract with the Saints on Monday, putting him one step closer to taking over as the starting quarterback in New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 19