New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 8

Offseason In Review: New Orleans Saints

A Saints team perpetually up against the NFL’s salary cap is now building around a rookie contract. Tyler Shough showed immediate promise as a rookie, and the Saints have him signed through the 2028 season at a second-round rate.

Drew Brees News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Saints fans are in their feelings watching Drew Brees receive Hall of Fame gold jacket

The New Orleans Saints entered 2026 with 11 Pro Football Hall of Famers. Quarterback Drew Brees is now the latest following his illustrious Saints career.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Saints Worked Out 12 Free Agents On Friday

The New Orleans Saints officially hosted a very large group of free agents on Friday for tryouts. The full list includes: LB Andre Carter DE Seth Coleman

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

Bryan Bresee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Saints Make Three Moves, Place DL Bryan Bresee On IR

The New Orleans Saints made a series of roster moves on Friday including placing DT Bryan Bresee on season-ending injured reserve. Saints claimed DE Garrett Nelson off waivers from the Seahawks.

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 / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 7

Pete Werner's Starting Job Suddenly in Jeopardy as Danny Stutsman Surges

There are always offseason position battles in the NFL, and the New Orleans Saints are no exception. Second-year linebacker Danny Stutsman has taken first-team reps ahead of veteran Pete Werner for the second straight practice, the clearest change in Wednesday’s rotation.

Deion Jones News / Field Level Media / August 7

Report: New Orleans native Deion Jones to sign with Saints

Linebacker Deion Jones will complete his tour of playing for each NFC South team by signing a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, ESPN reported on Friday.

Drew Brees News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Drew Brees reveals why he didn’t try to come out of retirement

With former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees being a Hall of Fame player and enjoying the benefits of retirement, there is always going to be somebody who has the thought of him potentially coming back to the NFL.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 7

Our Biggest Questions After One Week of Training Camp

Training camp is kicking into full gear with pads and intensity. We love seeing it all on the field, and all players, old and new, have given us plenty of excitement and some questions, too.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 7

Saints Have One Position Battle Everyone Should Be Watching

There are a lot of position battles going on on Airline Drive as the New Orleans Saints are using the preseason to determine the depth chart and who will make the final 53-man roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 7

Brees Traces his Journey to the NFL Hall of Fame

This Saturday, the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts five former players into its Hall of Fame. Top most for Saints fans, of course is the GOAT for New Orleans fans, Drew Brees.

Brock Rechsteiner News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6

Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner suspended six games

Brock Rechsteiner will be sidelined for the first month-plus of the season. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver has been slapped with a six-game ban, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals

Best bargains per position in NFL heading into the 2026 season

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 6

2nd Year LB Compares Departed Davis to Returning Elliss

The New Orleans Saints linebacking corps lost their leader from last year, Demario Davis, who left in free agency to rejoin the Jets in the off season.

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.

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.

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.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Saints’ season-opener on the road just got a whole lot more special for fans watching at home

The New Orleans Saints are not opening the 2026 season in the Superdome, but fans at home will get a nice treat watching the game on TV. The New Orleans Saints are not opening the 2026 season in the Superdome, but fans at home will get a nice treat watching the game on TV.

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.

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.

NFL training camp injuries Panic Meter: Where do these injuries rank?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz

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

This sleeper team has 'great shot' at reaching Super Bowl LXI

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30