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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.

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Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 3

What Does This Week Look Like for Saints Hall of Famer Drew Brees?

This Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CDT, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Though the official ceremonies are

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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

Is the Saints' New Offensive Guard the Key to 2026 Success?

A fifth round choice out of Wisconsin in 2019 for Los Angeles, David Edwards worked his way up in the ranks to become the starting guard in the Rams in the Super Bowl 56 winning season.

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

6 Things We Hope to Learn when the Pads are Strapped on

Four practices in five days of training camp for the New Orleans Saints so far. In those four days, one serious injury and a retirement. Bryan Bresee tore an ACL on the very first day.

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

Mother Nature's Fireworks Send Saints Inside for Day 4

Plenty of fireworks on Sunday as the New Orleans Saints prepared to get another day of Fall camp underway, and none of it was on the field of play. Forty-five minutes before Day 4 of Saints training camp was to get underway, the National Weather Service posted a flash flood advisory for the entire metro New Orleans area until 11:15.

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.

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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 / 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

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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.

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.

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

Saints O-Line Needs to Avoid the Injury Bug Bite

2025 was a banner season for injured offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints. At one time or another, at least a half-dozen O-line guys were sitting on the sidelines for one reason or another: - Nick Saldiveri (G/T): knee injury to the same leg that was hurt in 2024 forced him onto Injured Reserve/PUP, missing the entire season.

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

Saints Linebacking Corps Changes, but Stays the Same

When you lose someone like linebacker Demario Davis to free agency, you better be ready with someone else to fill that roll. The Saints feel like they've done just that by bringing back an alumnus, Kaden Elliss, who signed a 3-year, $33-million contract with New Orleans in March.

Andrus Peat News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Former Saints 3-time Pro Bowl OL makes retirement decision after 11 seasons

Former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat announced his retirement on Friday, ending an 11-year NFL career that included three Pro Bowl selections and 132 regular-season games.

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

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

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