New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Drew Brees News / Athlon Sports / October 21

NFL Legend Drew Brees Receives Good News on Tuesday

New Orleans Saints legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee at quarterback, Drew Brees, retired from the NFL in 2021. Despite walking away from the game, he has found multiple ways to stay involved with football.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Saints QB Spencer Rattler and his teammate miss the perfect chance at ultimate revenge during NFC clash for different reasons

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Chicago Bears in Week 7, but the loss had a bit of salt in it for the black and gold's wounds. Now, at 1-6, the loss to Caleb Williams, Dennis Allen, and Ben Johnson's squad forced multiple key Saints players to look themselves in the mirror with frustration for a multitude of reasons.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 21

Saints Have Real QB Question After Week 7 Loss

The New Orleans Saints have made it clear that they are sticking with Spencer Rattler for now. But, how long will that remain the case? Rattler is just 25 years old and really has made progress in his seven starts so far this season.

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Chris Olave News / Sporting News / October 21

Saints send mixed signals on Chris Olave, sparking Patriots trade interest

Chris Olave’s future in New Orleans grows uncertain as Saints weigh long-term plans and Patriots eye a potential trade opportunity ahead of the deadline.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 21

Saints WR At Center Of Latest Steelers Trade Deadline Buzz

The New Orleans Saints are likely going to be sellers at the trade deadline this season. They're one of the worst teams in football and they have a handful of potential trade candidates on their roster.

New Orleans Saints News / Sporting News / October 21

Saints' Kellen Moore is noncommittal on Spencer Rattler as starting QB for rest of season

After showing his first sign of struggle this season, it's been revealed that New Orleans Saints HC Kellen Moore showed his first signs of uncertainty for QB Spencer Rattler.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 21

Saints Rookie Proving To Be Bright Spot In Dim Season

One thing that is important about the 2025 National Football League season for the New Orleans Saints is development. After a last-place finish last year in the NFC South, the expectations heading into the 2025 season weren't exceptionally high for New Orleans.

Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 21

Blockbuster Saints-Giants Trade Buzz Makes No Sense After Recent Update

The New Orleans Saints are bound to be one of the biggest sellers at the trade deadline this season and star wide receiver Chris Olave seems bound to be

Carl Granderson News / A to Z Sports / October 21

The Colts should consider using the Saints poor start to the year to their advantage by trading for edge rusher Carl Granderson

The Indianapolis Colts sit alone at the top of the AFC South, AFC, and NFL rankings with a league-best 6-1 record. It's been a fantastic season, and the team is coming off arguably their most impressive win of the year in Week 7.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 21

Saints Rookie Expected To Get More Time Vs. Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints’ running back room took a hit this week as it was announced that Kendre Miller will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

New Orleans Saints News / Sporting News / October 21

Saints trade rumors lead CBS Sports insider to link 49ers as possible trade partner

The San Francisco 49ers have needs at both linebacker and edge rusher, and the New Orleans Saints reportedly could have one of each available at the trade deadline.

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

Saint's Kellen Moore Isn't Making QB Change, Yet

The New Orleans Saints are 1-6 on the season, but they are not making a change at quarterback yet. Spencer Rattler earned the job after quarterback competition all summer and has shown clear growth this season.

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Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / October 20

Blockbuster Saints-49ers Trade Buzz Makes No Sense After Chris Olave Update

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of potential trade candidates on their roster, and they're expected to sell at the trade deadline this year. Wide receiver Chris Olave is the top trade chip for the Saints.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Two key Saints defenders viewed as trade candidates

The New Orleans Saints sit at 1-6 on the year after Sunday's loss. That should point the team further in the direction of a seller’s position in advance of the trade deadline.

Kellen Moore News / Sporting News / October 20

Saints' Kellen Moore announces multiple season-ending injuries to offense

The New Orleans Saints are going to be shorthanded on the offensive side of the ball after head coach Kellen Moore announced two season-ending injuries on Monday.

Kendre Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Saints RB Kendre Miller suffers ACL tear

The Saints’ offensive line will be missing a key piece the rest of the way with Erik McCoy sidelined. He is not the only member of New Orleans’ offense which suffered a season-ending injury yesterday.

New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / October 20

Report: Saints C Erik McCoy (biceps), RB Kendre Miller out for season

New Orleans Saints center Eric McCoy is believed to have sustained a torn biceps Sunday that will end his season, according to an NFL Network report. The Saints also lost running back Kendre Miller to a torn ACL in the same game, according to multiple reports Monday.

New Orleans Saints News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

New Orleans Saints Lose Two Key Pieces Following Week 7 Loss

The New Orleans Saints faithful have endured plenty of heartbreak over the years, but this season feels like a special kind of torture. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for this 1-6 squad, the football gods decided to pile on with a devastating Week 7 double-whammy that would make even the most optimistic fan reach for the tissues.

Erik McCoy News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Saints C Erik McCoy suffers biceps tear

The Saints’ offensive line will be shorthanded for the remainder of the season. Center Erik McCoy suffered a biceps tear yesterday, and will miss the rest of the campaign as a result.

Kellen Moore News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Saints' Kellen Moore has no choice but to take away a job from one of New Orleans' most important players from last season

The New Orleans Saints have plenty of question marks around their current roster under head coach Kellen Moore. One of the most concerning ones was actually a perceived strength as we entered the NFL season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19