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Saints 15-Year Veteran Projected To Sign 1-Year, $6.7 Million Deal

The New Orleans Saints have been in a horrible cap space situation over the last few years, but they've slowly pulled their way out of the horrible situation.

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

Saints Projected to Draft Next Star WR By Mel Kiper Jr.

The New Orleans Saints made the right call in the first round of the 2025 National Football League Draft. Will that be the case in 2026? New Orleans selected offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Julian Blackmon News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 20

Saints Re-Sign Safety In First Major Offseason Move

The New Orleans Saints made their first big move of the offseason on Tuesday and it was a good one. The Saints announced that the team has signed safety Julian Blackmon to a one-year extension for the 2026 season.

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Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 20

Saints Linked 25-Year-Old RB As Potential Alvin Kamara Successor

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to be excited about with their future. Tyler Shough is seemingly ready to be the team's franchise quarterback after putting together a strong second half to the season.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 20

Saints Predicted to Land Generational Prospect to Replace Cameron Jordan

The New Orleans Saints shocked a lot of people with their production down the stretch. Rather than rolling over and giving up on the season, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough helped lead the Saints to a handful of wins in the second half of the year.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Saints get head start on NFL free agency by locking up key veteran before any other team had chance to sign him

While NFL free agency hasn't truly kicked off yet, teams can negotiate deals with impending free agents. The New Orleans Saints just proved that with their latest move.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 20

Saints $7 Million CB Linked To Cowboys After 4-Year Stint

The New Orleans Saints showed a lot of promise last year, but they're far from a finished product. They seem to have their franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough, which should kickstart their rebuild in a big way.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Saints Re-Sign S Julian Blackmon

Veteran safety Julian Blackmon will not reach free agency this year. After back-to-back one-year contracts as a UFA, the six-year vet will stay with the Saints.

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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 / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 19

Tristan Wirfs Fires Back At Saints Star Cam Jordan

Neither the New Orleans Saints or Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still playing games right now, but that doesn't mean there can't be a bit of drama. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan joined the "Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football?

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 18

Saints Linked To $8 Million Breakout Star To Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints have a glimmer of hope as they head into the offseason, which is much more than they had coming into the season. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has burst on the scene and emerged as a potential franchise option for the Saints.

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Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 18

Tyler Shough Gets Stamp Of Approval From Saints Legend

The New Orleans Saints have a gamer in Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old had an unorthodox path to the National Football League, but showed his massive upside down the stretch in 2025.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17

Saints’ Tyler Shough Makes Case For Spencer Rattler

Once Derek Carr retired last offseason, the New Orleans Saints didn't have a clear answer at quarterback. Now, things have changed. New Orleans has Tyler Shough firmly planted as the team's starting quarterback and a full offseason to build around him before his sophomore season, including the No.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17

Drew Brees, Tyler Shough Workout Should Have Saints Fans Fired Up

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to be excited about in the quarterback room with rookie Tyler Shough. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Saints and went 5-4 while throwing for 2,256 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

A.J. Brown News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Saints Need to Pursue Super-Bowl Winning Wide Receiver

There has been speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles might trade wide receiver A.J. Brown this offseason. If they do make him available, the New Orleans Saints should pursue him.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

How Cameron Jordan knows Tyler Shough is a franchise quarterback

The New Orleans Saints missed out on the playoffs for the fifth straight season, finishing with a 6-11 record in 2025. But the future looks a bit brighter in New Orleans as the team appears to have found its head coach in Kellen Moore and a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough.

Alontae Taylor News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Saints' Alontae Taylor Among Most Polarizing Free Agents

The New Orleans Saints' defense was a bright spot down the stretch. It took a bit, but Brandon Staley's defense turned it on in the second half of the season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

Former Saints RB Finds New Home Outside Of NFL

There are just a few weeks left in the National Football League season. The Divisional Round of the playoffs will kick off this upcoming weekend followed by Championship weekend and then the Super Bowl will be here in February.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 16

It's Time For Saints To Trade Spencer Rattler

The New Orleans Saints enter this offseason with the luxury of knowing that Tyler Shough can be their guy moving forward. The 26-year-old made nine starts for the Saints and went 5-4 while throwing for 2,256 yards with 10 touchdowns, five interceptions, 174 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.

Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / January 15

2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB, but that shouldn't prevent teams from taking one

The 2026 NFL Draft looks even thinner at the most important position after Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore confirmed Wednesday he's returning to school next season. QB-needy teams may now start looking ahead to 2027.

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Former Saints QB gets new chance to earn another NFL opportunity after getting drafted in UFL

The New Orleans Saints feel like they have their quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough. Behind him, Spencer Rattler remains a notable backup option who the team likes in that role.

Chris Olave News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Saints star WR Chris Olave makes bold prediction for next season that has a chance to backfire

The New Orleans Saints are where teams don't want to be right now around the NFL. They're watching the playoffs from their couches or already on vacation.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Saints Plan For Tyler Shough To Be 2026 Starting QB

Saints HC Kellen Moore said that QB Tyler Shough has proven enough on the field and has shown significant improvement for the team to be comfortable with him as their starter in 2026.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / January 8

Saints make massive Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore decision after whispers of uncertainty

A December report suggested that the New Orleans Saints could move on from head coach Kellen Moore after just one season. One theory at the time was that a different coaching staff could spend this winter searching for an upgrade at quarterback over 2025 rookie Tyler Shough.

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