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Olave Confident Saints Extension Will Be Finalized Soon

Chris Olave expects his extension with the New Orleans Saints to get done soon, and he has not backed away from that confidence. The fourth year receiver has been present throughout voluntary offseason work, choosing to stay on the field rather than apply pressure from the sidelines.

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WR Chris Olave Expects To Sign Saints Extension Before Training Camp

Chris Olave has been a participant in Saints OTAs with extension negotiations ongoing. GM Mickey Loomis has expressed optimism that an agreement will be reached, and that feeling is mutual.

Chris Olave News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2

Saints WR Chris Olave On Extension Talks: ‘I Think It’s Going To Get Done Soon’

Saints WR Chris Olave is entering the fifth-year option year of his rookie deal and is scheduled to make a base salary of $15.493 million if he’s not extended.

Alvin Kamara News / Pro Football Rumors / June 1

Alvin Kamara Plans To Play For Saints In 2026, Broncos Could Be Suitor

With A.J. Brown and (perhaps unexpectedly) Myles Garrett having been traded, focus will now shift to Saints RB Alvin Kamara. We heard yesterday that while other teams have expressed interest in the veteran, the Saints have yet to determine whether they’ll move on from the franchise icon.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Alvin Kamara’s agent drops 2026 plan after Saints’ Travis Etienne signing

The New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne in free agency this offseason, bringing in a talented running back to help improve the backfield. Since the signing, many have pondered what Alvin Kamara’s future looks like with the organization.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 1

Saints Center Erik McCoy is Glad To Have Guard David Edwards In New Orleans

It has been a rough couple of seasons for center Erik McCoy and the New Orleans Saints offensive line. Not only has McCoy missed more than half a season with injuries the past two years in a row, but the lack of help he’s had alongside him when he has been in there has been less than impressive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Browns should look to add this player after Myles Garrett trade

Todd Monken's team got a suitable young replacement in Jared Verse, an Ohio native with sky-high potential. However, the Browns can't afford to roll into next season without a proven veteran headhunter.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1

Falcons Scheduled To Host DT Jayden Peevy For Workout

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Falcons are scheduled to host free agent DT Jayden Peevy for a workout on Tuesday. Peevy, 26, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M following the 2022 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1

Eagles Signing WR Samori Toure

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles are signing former Packers WR Samori Toure to a contract. Toure, 28, was a seventh-round pick by the Packers out of Nebraska in the 2022 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints News / Football Analysis / June 1

Kamara Fakes Hamstring Grab at Bananas Game as $11.5M Saints Exit Looms

Neyland Stadium. A Tennessee alum back on his old turf, sprinting across a baseball diamond in a Savannah Bananas uniform. Then he grabbed the back of his leg and crumpled.

Alvin Kamara News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 31

Saints rumors: Insider teases ‘revised’ Alvin Kamara deal amid contract limbo

The New Orleans Saints still have some things to figure out about their roster this offseason, with the biggest question being the future of Alvin Kamara.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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

Why Tyler Shough to Chris Olave Could Be A Top-5 Combo In NFL For Saints This Season

The 2025 season was a breakout campaign for wide receiver Chris Olave, and he is hoping that translates into a big long-term deal with the New Orleans Saints.

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

Saints First Week of OTA Highlights: Tyler Shough Takes Charge; Jordyn Tyson limited

Quarterback Tyler Shough already seems comfortable in his role as THE unquestioned starter at the position for the New Orleans Saints. Coming into this spot last year, he was battling for – and eventually lost – the top spot to Spencer Rattler.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 28

Packers not considering RB addition

Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday and booked on five charges before being released the next day.

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

Top 3 Remaining Free Agents the Saints Should Consider Signing

While the New Orleans Saints made some splashes in free agency a couple of months ago and seem to have had another solid draft to surround quarterback Tyler Shough with more weapons, one can expect the team to make a few more moves this offseason and into training camp in July.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

What’s the deal with Alvin Kamara? Kellen Moore drops blunt take

The New Orleans Saints are in unknown territory with running back Alvin Kamara. New Orleans signed Travis Etienne during NFL free agency, creating rumors that Kamara might retire or be traded before the 2026 season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 27

Saints Preseason Schedule: Everything We Know About OTAs, Minicamp & Practices

The New Orleans Saints already have taken their first reps of their organized team activities (otherwise known as OTAs) at the practice facility in Metairie.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

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Not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal. A favorable month can launch a playoff push. A brutal one can bury a team before Thanksgiving.

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