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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.

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

Hill announced on social media on Wednesday night that he will not be returning to the Saints for a 10th season.

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Taysom Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Taysom Hill Officially Leaving New Orleans

Former Saints TE Taysom Hill announced that he’s officially moving on from New Orleans after nine seasons with the team. “I’ve taken time this offseason to think carefully about what comes next for my family and me.

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Chris Olave News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Chris Olave Receives Clearance From Blood Clot Issue; Saints WR Staging Partial Hold-In

The Saints continue to view Chris Olave as an extension candidate, and a clear path to that agreement now exists. The contract-year wideout received clearance from the blood clot issue that surfaced in January.

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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.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 29

Day 1 Reaction at Saints Training Camp

The New Orleans Saints began their second year under head coach Kellen Moore with Day 1 of training camp at their Airline Drive Ochsner Sports Performance Center Wednesday.

Bryan Bresee News / Field Level Media / July 29

Report: Saints fear DT Bryan Bresee tore ACL, will miss season

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL on the first day of training camp, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 29

Saints defense takes major hit with severe Bryan Bresee injury

After a solid finish to the 2025 NFL season, the Saints were primed to make a run at an NFC South title this season.

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Bryan Bresee News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Saints DL Bryan Bresee Feared To Have Torn ACL

Saints defensive lineman Bryan Bresee suffered a knee injury in practice on Wednesday. It is feared to be a torn ACL, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Saints Fear DT Bryan Bresee Tore His ACL

According to Ian Rapoport, the Saints are concerned that DT Bryan Bresee suffered a torn ACL in practice today. The team still needs to put Bresee through an MRI to confirm but this would be a big setback for both the team and the player.

Chris Olave News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Saints’ Chris Olave contract talks take center stage at training camp

As the New Orleans Saints training camp begins, contract negotiations with star wide receiver Chris Olave have become a significant storyline. General Manager Mickey Loomis recently provided an update on the status of these negotiations.

New Orleans Saints News / The Spun / July 29

Saints Rookie Christen Miller's Generous Grocery Store Act Is Inspiring

New Orleans Saints rookie Christen Miller has already won over the NFL community before he even steps on the field for his first game. Miller, a former All-SEC defensive tackle at Georgia, was selected by the Saints with the 42nd overall pick in this year's draft.

Kool-Aid McKinstry News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Kool-Aid McKinstry’s reason for switching to the No. 1 jersey will make New Orleans Saints fans love him even more

New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has a very special reason for wearing the No. 1 jersey. McKinstry switched to his old college number this past spring following the departure of Alontae Taylor.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Saints GM Mickey Loomis isn’t shy about putting pressure on Tyler Shough before 2nd season

The New Orleans Saints fell out of the playoff race early in the 2025 season, but there was still plenty to get excited about for Saints fans late in the season.

Christen Miller News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Saints rookie Christen Miller is going viral for an awesome story and he hasn’t even put on pads yet

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Christen Miller is making the best kind of headlines before he’s even put on pads for his first NFL training camp.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Jordyn Tyson hamstring injury gets new info that raises Saints’ training camp questions

Training Camp is officially underway for the New Orleans Saints. While excitement is brewing around the franchise as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign, the club received an injury update regarding Jordyn Tyson’s hamstring.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Saints’ Chris Olave contract talks get discouraging Mickey Loomis update

The New Orleans Saints are currently in negotiations for a contract extension with star wide receiver Chris Olave as he approaches the final phase of his rookie deal.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Saints Sign CB Mike Reid, Waive DB Beanie Bishop

The New Orleans Saints have signed CB Mike Reid, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. In correspondence, the Saints have waived DB Beanie Bishop, according to the wire.

Mason Tipton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Saints Placing WR Mason Tipton On PUP List Among Four Roster Moves

Per Mike Triplett, the Saints are placing WR Mason Tipton and DL Keeshawn Silver on the PUP list to start camp. Triplett adds the Saints are placing DL Zxavian Harris and TE Cody Hardy on the NFI list. Tipton, 25, originally signed on with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Yale in 2024.

New Orleans Saints News / TWSN / July 29

These are the New Orleans Saints' Top Needs: 2027 NFL Draft

Due to Tyler Shough, the New Orleans Saints are getting quite a bit of hype heading into 2026. Now, to be fair, that’s understandable. In a limited sample size, Shough was super impressive in those nine starts.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 24

Drew Brees gave this helpful advice to Tyler Shough during Saints QB's rookie season

During a recent appearance on "CBS Sports HQ," Brees shared what he said to Shough last fall before New Orleans turned to the then-rookie.

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Saints Expected To Extend WR Chris Olave Before Week 1

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Chris Olave News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20

Saints Expected To Extend WR Chris Olave Before Week 1

The Saints’ first training camp practice will take place on July 29. One of the team’s top storylines leading up to that point is the contract status of Chris Olave.