New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 6

Saints Rookie Wide Out Continues to Impress

That's how Thursday's practice ended, with New Orleans Saints rookie receiver Barion Brown getting open during the two-minute drills, making adjustments mid-route and mid flight on the ball thrown by 2nd string quarterback Spencer Rattler.

New Orleans Saints News / TWSN / August 5

Noah Fant Makes Bold Chris Olave Comparison

There aren't many wide receivers who can say they belong in the same conversation as Ja'Marr Chase. Over five seasons since entering the NFL, Chase has accumulated 6,837 yards and 54 touchdowns over 520 receptions.

New Orleans Saints News / Total Pro Sports / August 5

New Orleans Saints May Be On The Verge Of Pulling Off Massive QB Trade

The New Orleans Saints could face an interesting decision at quarterback. A trusted local reporter floated the idea that teams around the league should make a call.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 5

Saints Offensive Front Finding Traction after Day 6

The New Orleans Saints made a big move in the offseason to solidify their offensive front, signing free agent David Edwards to a four-year deal for just over $60-million.

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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.

Donovan Peoples-Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

49ers Worked Out Six Including WR Donovan Peoples-Jones

The San Francisco 49ers brought in a group of free agents for tryouts on Wednesday including WR Donovan Peoples-Jones. The full list includes: G Braeden Daniels WR KhaDarel Hodge OT Ryan Mosesso WR Donovan Peoples-Jones G Kion Smith WR Kristian Wilkerson Peoples-Jones, 27, was selected by the Browns with the No.

New Orleans Saints News / The Spun / August 5

New Orleans Saints Mentioned For Potential Quarterback Trade

With Week 1 of the NFL season roughly a month away, the New Orleans Saints might receive calls about a potential quarterback trade. The Saints had a nice surge towards the second half of the 2025 season due to the emergence of Tyler Shough.

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

Coming Back Home, Saints Punter Even Welcomes the Heat of NOLA

During his four years at Tulane, Ryan Wright was the model of consistency. Averaging over 44-yards per punt, the San Ramon, California native went undrafted out of Uptown, signing with the Vikings as an Undrafted Free Agent (UFA) in 2022.

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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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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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.

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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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 31

Drew Brees' Hall of Fame request brings Sean Payton to tears

The former New Orleans Saints quarterback Brees played for Payton from 2006-20.

End of an era: Taysom Hill not returning to Saints this season

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Taysom Hill News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Taysom Hill makes major announcement about his future

The NFL’s favorite gimmick player is officially headed for greener pastures. Veteran New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill announced in a post to X on Wednesday that he will not be returning to the team in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30