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Former LSU draft pick just retired from the NFL and may join the New Orleans Saints coaching staff

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Raiders Team To Watch For Saints CB Alontae Taylor?

Per Matthew Paras of NOLA.com, the Raiders could be a suitor for Saints CB Alontae Taylor if he hits the market, which is the current expectation. It’s worth noting there’s familiarity in Las Vegas for Taylor since they retained DC Joe Woods, who coached Taylor in New Orleans from 2023 to 2024.

Aaron Rodgers News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 26

How Aaron Rodgers Retiring Could Actually Help Saints

The New Orleans Saints are set at quarterback with Tyler Shough firmly planted as the team's starter. New Orleans is in a good place and fortunately, there are other teams out there with more questions at the game's most important position.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 26

Seahawks Getting Buzz as Landing Spot for Saints Free Agent CB

The New Orleans Saints have a very interesting offseason ahead of them this year. They hit the jackpot in the NFL draft last year by adding stars Kelvin Banks Jr.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 26

Saints' Chris Olave Reportedly Being Eyed by AFC Team

The New Orleans Saints are a team that can make some noise in 2026 in the NFC South and because of that should be in the market to add big-name pieces, not subtract.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

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

NFL Mock Draft: Saints Land Potential Franchise Star With Pick No. 8

The New Orleans Saints hit the jackpot with their draft haul in the 2025 NFL Draft, namely by landing Kelvin Banks Jr. and Tyler Shough in the first two rounds.

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

Saints Getting Buzz as Landing Spot for Intriguing Packers WR

The New Orleans Saints were a disaster last year at this time, but they put together an incredibly productive offseason that led to a better year than most would have thought.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / February 26

Derek Carr's trade value is great news for the Saints

It appears the Saints may be able to extract some value from a player who they had already moved on from.

Why Vikings must pursue Derek Carr, who's 'serious' about 2026 comeback

Saints QB Tyler Shough has words of wisdom for 2026 NFL Draft class

Former Saints and Chargers center announces retirement from NFL

The 'Highest-paid NFL players' quiz

Will Clapp News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 26

Former Saints Offensive Lineman Announces Retirement at 30

One former member of the New Orleans Saints is hanging up his cleats and calling it a career. Will Clapp played seven seasons in the National Football League after being selected in the seventh round of the 2018 National Football League Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 26

Saints 2026 Offseason: Team Needs, Pending FAs, Draft Picks & More

Projected Cap Space: -$15.9 million Draft Picks: 8 1st (No. 8) 2nd (No. 42) 3rd (No. 73) 4th (No. 132, SEA) 4th (No. 136, comp) 5th (No. 148) 5th (No. 170, SEA) 6th (No.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Will Clapp News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Chargers, Saints Starting Lineman Announces Retirement

Longtime veteran offensive lineman Will Clapp has officially announced his retirement. Clapp, a former seventh-round pick, spent time with the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Chargers, and Buffalo Bills.

New Orleans Saints News / Total Apex Sports / February 26

Veteran Quarterback Derek Carr Considering An NFL Return For 2026 Season

When Derek Carr retired before the 2025 season, most Saints fans probably had a complicated reaction. Relief, maybe. A little sadness. And somewhere in the back of their minds, the quiet hope that Tyler Shough would be good enough to make everyone forget about it.

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NFL News / The SportsRush / February 26

NFL Report: Derek Carr is Serious About Unretiring in 2026

One year after stunning the league with his sudden retirement, Derek Carr may be preparing for a return. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, there is a strong belief among teams in the quarterback market that the former New Orleans Saints starter is very serious about unretiring and playing in 2026.

Will Clapp News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26

Saints C Will Clapp To Retire

Following an eight-year career as a center in the NFL with stops in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Buffalo, Will Clapp announced on his Instagram today that he will be retiring from the NFL.

Will Clapp News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Seven-year NFL veteran retires at 30

Seasoned NFL veteran Will Clapp is walking away from the sport at age 30. The 6’5″ center announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from the sport after seven active seasons.

Will Clapp News / Yardbarker / February 26

Former Saints and Chargers center announces retirement from NFL

He spent the bulk of his career with the Saints, who selected him 245th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU.

Saints QB Tyler Shough has words of wisdom for 2026 NFL Draft class

Saints' Cameron Jordan takes brutal shot at Jets ahead of free agency

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

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Will Clapp News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 26

Former Saints OL Will Clapp Announces Retirement From NFL

Former Saints OL Will Clapp has announced his retirement from the NFL, according to Nick Underhill. Clapp suffered a serious foot injury prior to the season and was never able to suit up for New Orleans.

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

Derek Carr Surprise Comeback Can Give Saints One Final Gift

The New Orleans Saints are not going to be rolling with Derek Carr as the team's starting quarterback in 2026. There are few safer assumptions than that at this moment.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Saints rumors: Derek Carr is ‘very serious’ about unretiring in 2026

One year after shocking the NFL world with his sudden retirement, Derek Carr is on the verge of making his return. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback is considering making his way back to the team in 2026 after leaving them in the wind in 2025.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 25

Spencer Rattler’s Saints Future Suddenly Looks Shaky

The New Orleans Saints don't necessarily need to trade Spencer Rattler this offseason, but this is the type of move that should be considered by the franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 25

Derek Carr ‘Very Serious’ About Unretiring This Offseason

Former Saints QB Derek Carr is “very serious” about unretiring this off-season, with multiple teams interested, according to Jordan Schultz. The Saints still own Carr’s rights, but would be more than willing to trade him as they move forward with QB Tyler Shough, Schultz adds.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / February 26