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Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints improved to 4-10 after defeating the Carolina Panthers 20-17 in Week 15. It's their second straight win after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the week before.

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Saints Sign K Charlie Smyth To Three-Year Deal

Northern Ireland native Charlie Smyth took over as the Saints’ kicker in late November. Three weeks later, the Saints are clearly satisfied with the results.

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New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / December 20

Saints sign kicker with unbelievable NFL journey to three-year contract

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth's incredible journey from Ireland to the NFL hit another benchmark on Saturday.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 20

Where Things Stand With Saints, Kellen Moore In 4-10 Season

The New Orleans Saints are buzzing right now. New Orleans reset ahead of the 2025 season by bringing in Kellen Moore to be the team's head coach after leading the Philadelphia Eagles' offense last season.

Charlie Smyth News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Saints Promote K Charlie Smyth To Active Roster

The New Orleans Saints officially placed WR Devaughn Vele on injured reserve Friday and signed K Charlie Smyth to their active roster. Smyth, 24, is a native of Newry, Ireland, and is a goalkeeper with Down GAA in the Gaelic Athletic Association.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Saints gift full-time job to young player after he's proven himself immediately to help them win

The New Orleans Saints are making a move that will make fans rather happy when it comes to the future on special teams. They've agreed to a long-term contract with their new kicker, who brings quite a unique story to New Orleans and the entire NFL.

Devaughn Vele News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Saints Place WR Devaughn Vele On Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints are placing WR Devaughn Vele on injured reserve on Friday, per Nick Underhill. Underhill reported earlier this week that Vele is

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 19

Saints Take Flyer On WR With Kellen Moore, Eagles Connection

Despite the fact that the New Orleans Saints have just three games left in the regular season, they are still looking around for talent. That was the case on Thursday, the Saints announced a handful of moves with the biggest being placing Devin Neal on the Injured Reserve, signing Kevin Austin Jr.

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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.

New Orleans Saints News / The42 / December 19

Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth signs 3-year deal with Saints

The former Down footballer kicked a game-winning field goal last Sunday.

Tyler Shough News / NFL Analysis Network / December 19

Where Did Tyler Shough Come From? How the Rookie Quarterback Has Ignited the Saints

Tyler Shough has moved from a low-profile draft pick to a productive starter. The New Orleans Saints have won two straight and are showing measurable improvement with the rookie under center.

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Devin Neal News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18

Saints Place RB Devin Neal On IR Among Five Roster Moves

The New Orleans Saints have placed RB Devin Neal on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Additionally, the Saints signed WR Kevin Austin from the practice squad to the active roster.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 18

Saints RB Should See Major Opportunity Against Jets

The New Orleans Saints are going to be thin at running back on Sunday when they take on the New York Jets. New Orleans lost backup running back Kendre Miller earlier in the campaign for the season.

Kelvin Banks Jr. News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 18

Saints Rookie Kelvin Banks Jr. Looks Like Slam Dunk Pick

New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shough has been getting most of the love over the last few weeks, but he’s not the only rookie making things happen right now for the franchise.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 18

Puka Nacua's brother arrested for allegedly stealing Lakers rookie's car

Nacua's brother, Samson, has been arrested for allegedly stealing the car of Lakers rookie Adou Thiero.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Rookie QBs in spotlight for Jets-Saints Week 16 meeting

The New Orleans Saints have gotten a lift since turning to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough as a starter. The New York Jets (3-11) are hoping to get a lift from rookie quarterback Brady Cook when he makes his second start against the Saints on Sunday in New Orleans.

Nyheim Hines News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17