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Travis Etienne News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Saints Place RB Travis Etienne On IR

The Saints are placing running back Travis Etienne on IR with a hamstring injury, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN. He will miss at least four games. The Saints signed receiver Kevin Austin from their practice squad to take Etienne’s roster spot, according to Mike Tripplett of NewOrleans.Football.

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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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Here's What Should Scare the New Orleans Saints About the Atlanta Falcons

The New Orleans Saints have moved the ball as well as almost anyone, with Tyler Shough’s 917 passing yards ranking second in the NFL. Monday night’s visit from the Atlanta Falcons is a different kind of test, because Atlanta’s offense just got its quarterback back and its best player is coming off the biggest game of the season.

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.

Bryan Bresee News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Saints Find Their Bryan Bresee Insurance Policy in the Latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints have played three games without Bryan Bresee, and the newest look at the 2027 NFL Draft has them doubling down on the middle of their defensive line.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / October 1

Saints Work Out 17 Players, Including OL Cornelius Lucas, Cody Ford

The Saints hosted a slew of players for workouts on Tuesday and Wednesday, per the NFL’s daily personnel notice. Tuesday’s group included multiple offensive tackles as New Orleans navigates the absence of starting left tackle Kelvin Banks, while Wednesday’s was headlined by defensive ends David Ojabo and Julian Okwara.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / October 1

New Orleans Saints Have a Prime Opening for Their Top Receiver

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has a clear opportunity entering the Week 4 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons: A.J. Terrell Jr. (groin) is on injured reserve, leaving a reshuffled secondary to account for the Saints’ top wideout.

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

6 Tryout at RB and DE for the Saints Wednesday

For the second straight day, Saints coaches got a look-see at athletes they are thinking could be added to the New Orleans roster. On Wednesday, the second

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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.

Hassan Haskins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Saints Worked Out Seven Players Including RB Hassan Haskins

The New Orleans Saints officially hosted seven free agents for workouts on Wednesday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DE

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 30

6 Truths About the 1-2 New Orleans Saints Heading Into Week 4 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes Sunday, and the New Orleans Saints still lost. A 27-16 second-half lead over the Las Vegas Raiders turned into a 35-27 loss after four turnovers in the final quarter, dropping New Orleans to 1-2.

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Devin Neal 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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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Saints Host Four OTs, Six DBs For Tryouts

The New Orleans Saints hosted 10 players for tryouts on Tuesday, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The following is a list of players New Orleans

Travis Etienne News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 29

3 RBs Left for Saints with Etienne Out. What about Free Agency or Final Contract Year Fill-Ins?

With the hamstring injury to Travis Etienne Jr on Sunday , the Saints are down to three running backs on the active roster as of this writing. Etienne pulled up lame on a first down run in the final half of the Saints loss to the Raiders Sunday afternoon.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Saints' NFL Power Rankings Roundup Has Turnovers Keeping New Orleans Stuck Before Week 4

The New Orleans Saints led the Las Vegas Raiders 20-16 in the third quarter of their home opener Sunday. Then the ball started hitting the Caesars Superdome turf.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Saints’ risky play with $48 million player backfires, but Kellen Moore has confidence in what comes next

The New Orleans Saints will not have starting running back Travis Etienne Jr. at their disposal for Week 4’s “Monday Night Football” against the Atlanta Falcons.

Travis Etienne News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Saints Have to Be Regretting Signing $47M RB Travis Etienne After Brutal Start

The New Orleans Saints made Travis Etienne Jr. the centerpiece of their free-agent class in March, handing the Louisiana native a four-year, $47 million contract to take over the backfield.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / September 29

2026 Top Week 3 NFL Performances by Players from West: Summarizing the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies

It was an exciting week in the NFL, with 12 of the 14 games played on Sunday decided by one score or less. That’s the most such games on a single day in NFL history.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Saints most to blame for upset loss to Raiders in Week 3

The New Orleans Saints had a golden chance to move to 2-1 and stamp themselves as a legitimate early-season surprise. Instead, they let an 11-point third-quarter lead slip away, coughing up 19 unanswered points and four turnovers on their final five possessions in a 35-27 home-opener collapse against the previously perfect Las Vegas Raiders.

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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Tyler Shough News / TWSN / September 28

Tyler Shough Is Now a Top-Five MVP Candidate

Tyler Shough entered the 2026 NFL season with the hope that he could emerge as a quality quarterback for the future for the New Orleans Saints after his

Tyler Shough News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Saints’ Tyler Shough gets 100% real on glaring issue hurting New Orleans

Coach Kellen Moore’s New Orleans Saints have a long way to go to become a contender, but the play of ‘Poor Man’s Josh Allen’ Tyler Shough at quarterback has been encouraging.

New Orleans Saints News / Viral Sports News / September 27

New Orleans Saints Make Two WR Moves Before Week 3

The New Orleans Saints added depth at wide receiver Saturday, elevating Kevin Austin Jr. and Jalen Moreno-Cropper from the practice squad for Sunday’s Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at the Caesars Superdome, via the NFL transaction wire.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Ravens' offensive struggles expose a troubling Derrick Henry dilemma

Derrick Henry is supposed to give the Ravens an advantage. Instead, he spent another critical moment watching an opportunity disappear.

Cowboys, Ravens pack extra offense for Brazil

Jamal Lewis gives strong Derrick Henry advice to Ravens after loss to Saints

Bengals QB Joe Flacco says he has no reason to believe he will be traded

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Kelvin Banks Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 21

Report: Saints OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle) could go on IR

New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could be headed to injured reserve after sustaining a suspected high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win at Baltimore, NFL Network reported.