New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 4

The Saints Tight End Room Upgrades in the Offseason

The tight end room for the New Orleans Saints got off-season enhancements. After an uneventful three years in the Superdome, New Orleans native Foster Moreau left for the Texas for 2026, signing a two-year, $7-million contract.

New Orleans Saints News / EasySportz / August 4

This NFL Team Might Break Out in 2026

Every NFL season has that team. The one nobody circles in August. The one the experts predict will finish third in its division. The one that suddenly finds itself hosting a playoff game in January while everyone else wonders where it came from.

New Orleans Saints News / Viral Sports News / August 4

Saints Coach Hints at Potential Pro Bowl WR Addition

The New Orleans Saints suddenly find themselves one wide receiver lighter after Ja’Lynn Polk’s unexpected decision to retire, and the team is not closing the door on adding another option at the position.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3

Sean Payton sowing the seeds for a potential reunion with QB Taysom Hill

Taysom Hill is not your average quarterback. In fact, it's probably not even fair to label him a quarterback.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur gets subtle warning ahead of 2026 season

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh quietly gets an edge over brother John Harbaugh

Stephen A. Smith pumps brakes on Giants hype with Harbaugh reminder

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

Rams HC insists team is being cautious with Myles Garrett

Saints DT Bryan Bresee set to undergo season-ending surgery

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Carl Granderson News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 3

What Does Year 8 Mean to Saints Edge Rusher Carl Granderson?

Football athletes like to hit stuff. It's how they're built. So the first day of pads brings out the physicality of each player. For edge rusher Carl Granderson, it's just another day playing football.

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 3

Pads on for Day 4 Saints Training Camp, Reac of Moore and Players

The New Orleans Saints entered day four of their 2026 training camp in Metairie by putting on full pads for the first time today. "First day of pads," New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said opening his media conference coverage of Day Four.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Grok simulates the New Orleans Saints’ 2026 NFL season, including game-by-game results, playoff predictions, and more

The New Orleans Saints are about to ramp up training camp when the pads come on and the season starts for all intents and purposes. But before they do, here is a look at how the 2026 season may play out, via Grok.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Ja’Lynn Polk’s abrupt retirement opens door for 2 New Orleans Saints rookies to seize bigger roles

The New Orleans Saints delivered surprising news Sunday afternoon by placing wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list. While the news is discouraging on the surface, it does lead to a few notable names on the depth chart getting increased opportunities for the rest of camp.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

WR Ja’Lynn Polk Surprises With Early Retirement

The Saints got surprising news today when it was discovered that wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk had made the decision to retire. According to Nick Underhill

Ja'Lynn Polk News / Field Level Media / August 2

Saints WR Ja’Lynn Polk, 24, placed on retired list

The New Orleans Saints placed 24-year-old wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday. A reason for Polk's decision to retire was not yet known.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Bryan Bresee News / Field Level Media / August 2

Saints DT Bryan Bresee to have season-ending surgery

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn ACL, head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Sunday. Bresee sustained the injury on Wednesday, the first day of training camp.

Bryan Bresee News / Yardbarker / August 2

Bresee set to undergo season-ending surgery, dealing blow to Saints

DT Bryan Bresee set to undergo season-ending surgery, dealing major blow to Saints defense

Since the Saints selected him with pick No. 29 in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bresee has become a defensive line staple.

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Bryan Bresee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 2

Saints DT Bryan Bresee Undergoing ACL Surgery

Mike Florio reports that Saints DT Bryan Bresee will undergo surgery on the torn ACL he suffered in practice. Bresee is a former first-round pick who

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Saints DL Bryan Bresee Suffers Torn ACL

AUGUST 2: Bresee did indeed sustain a torn ACL. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed to reporters, including ESPN’s Katherine Terrell, that Bresee will undergo surgery for the injury.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 2

Saints 6th Round Rookie Looks to Make a Return Difference

The Saints picked wide receiver Jordyn Tyson at the number 8 slot overall in the 2026 draft, with four more offensive players to follow, out of their eight picks this year.

Travis Etienne News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 1

Coming Back Home, Etienne Takes Over as Lead Back for Saints

Home is where the heart is. For Travis Etienne, Jr, he is looking forward to being back home in Louisiana. Already at the first practices of New Orleans Saints training camp, he has heard his name called out by fans.

Taysom Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Broncos Exploring Signing Veteran TE Taysom Hill

Former Saints TE Taysom Hill announced that he’s officially moving on from New Orleans after nine seasons with the team, and now his former HC, Sean Payton, says the Broncos would look into signing him, according to Steve Wyche.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Taysom Hill has interest from 1 NFL team

A sensible landing spot has emerged for Taysom Hill after his time with the New Orleans Saints came to an end. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton admitted Saturday that the team has some interest in Hill and will consider bringing him in.

Tyler Shough News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 30

Tyler Shough hype can get louder with growth in 2 areas

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough feels new pressure at NFL Training Camp. Even general manager Mickey Loomis didn’t shy from applying it onto the former rookie.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30

Saints star agrees to new $132 million contract

The New Orleans Saints are taking care of one of their star players. Wide receiver Chris Olave is signing a four-year contract extension worth $132 million with the Saints, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 30

Saints end WR Chris Olave's hold-in with massive extension

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave's hold-in is over. On Thursday, the Saints and 2022 first-round pick agreed on a four-year extension worth $132M.

49ers get some much-needed WR help with Deebo Samuel reunion

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall's season could be in jeopardy before it even begins

Ja'Marr Chase supports the Bengals' training-camp scuffle

Chase Claypool draws NFL interest in his comeback bid

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