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New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis is finishing his 14th year in the league, and the two-time Pro Bowler made it clear he plans to return for a 15th.

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Saints’ Veteran LB Demario Davis Wants To Return In 2026

Saints LB Demario Davis is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will be entering the 14th year of his career next season. Davis made

Nathan Shepherd News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 2

Saints DT Has $250K Contract Incentive On Line Vs. Falcons

The New Orleans Saints have one more game to play this season and veteran defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd could end up earning a chunk of change throughout the process.

Chris Olave News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Saints’ Chris Olave posts hospital photo after medical scare

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will miss Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons after a blood clot was discovered in his lung, NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported Thursday morning.

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Demario Davis News / Pro Football Rumors / January 1

Saints LB Demario Davis Intends To Play Year 15

Ahead of this weekend’s season finale, veteran Saints linebacker Demario Davis made it known that the team’s trip to Atlanta will not be his last game in an NFL uniform.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Chris Olave News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Saints top WR Chris Olave will miss New Orleans' season finale due to blood clot in his lung

New Orleans Saints top wide receiver Chris Olave has overcome plenty so far in his NFL career. He admitted in recent weeks that he even contemplated retirement at 24 years old when he dealt with concussion concerns again last season.

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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.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 31

One Star Who Could Be Playing Final Game With Saints

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for their final game of the 2025 National Football League season. New Orleans will face off against the Atlanta Falcons in a contest that could have a real impact on the NFC South standings, depending on how the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' showdown goes down.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 31

Saints' Tyler Shough Reveals Drew Brees' Impact On 2025 Season

There's a lot of excitement around New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough right now after an electric start to his National Football League career.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 31

Nick Wright Puts Tyler Shough Ahead Of Jalen Hurts, Jared Goff, More

The vibes around the New Orleans Saints are off the charts right now. This was certainly not the case a couple of months ago. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has made eight starts for the franchise and over that stretch has provided a spark the franchise needed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Super Bowl-winning CB Jason McCourty points to Baker Mayfield's turnovers as deciding factor against Panthers

Mayfield only threw two interceptions in the first nine games this season. Since then, he has accounted for at least one interception in six of the last seven games and two lost fumbles during that time.

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Chris Olave News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 30

Why Chris Olave Could Be In Line For Massive Saints Payday

It certainly seems like the New Orleans Saints have a bona fide No. 1 receiver at their disposal in Chris Olave. He struggled with concussions in 2024 and bounced back in a significant way with the best season of his career so far in 2025.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 30

Saints-Falcons Rivalry Could Determine NFC South Winner

Neither the New Orleans Saints nor the Atlanta Falcons is going to win the NFC South, but that doesn't mean that they won't have an impact on the division.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Rookies get major props on ESPN All-Rookie Team list

Overall, it’s been a largely unremarkable season for the New Orleans Saints. However, there were some bright spots, courtesy of their rookies. One of them is QB Tyler Shough, who is a favorite to win Rookie of the Year. This, after the Saints were criticized for “too many reaches” during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / December 30

Saints Legend Drew Brees One Step From NFL Glory

The vibes around the New Orleans Saints are very high right now. New Orleans seemingly has found the long-term quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough, has won four games in a row, and team legend Drew Brees is one step away from National Football League immortality.