New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Saints’ Chris Olave expects to be in medical tent ‘more than usual’ due to concussion history

The New Orleans Saints started their 2025 season off with a loss, but it may have been a more encouraging performance than some people expected. The Saints got off to a slow start against the Arizona Cardinals, but they did stage a late comeback before falling short 20-13.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Saints Struck Gold; Drafted New Orleans' Next Franchise Star

The New Orleans Saints came into the offseason with massive holes on their roster. Shortly into the offseason, Derek Carr entered a medical retirement, cutting his NFL career shorter than it should have been.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Saints rumors: New Orleans preparing for Mac Jones amid Brock Purdy injury

The New Orleans Saints didn’t get their 2025 season started off the way they wanted to, losing the season opener 20-13 at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

Brandin Cooks News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks Ripped Far Too Early

The New Orleans Saints have played one game in the 2025 National Football League regular season. That's it. While this is the case, some of the chatter of the week just a few days after the Arizona Cardinals loss already is getting a bit out of hand.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

How many of the 58 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw at least two touchdowns in their NFL debut can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Multi-rushing TD games by NFL QB's' quiz

The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Saints Made Two Practice Squad Moves

Per the wire, the Saints made two practice squad moves on Wednesday, releasing QB Hunter Dekkers and bringing back seventh-round LB Fadil Diggs. Dekkers, 24, started his college career at Iowa State and was the successor for Brock Purdy after he was drafted by the 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Chase Young News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Best and Worst-Case Scenarios For Saints’ Chase Young

The New Orleans Saints weren’t at full strength in Week 1 when they took on the Arizona Cardinals. New Orleans put up a good fight against Arizona, but ended up losing, 20-13.

Kellen Moore News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Kellen Moore's quest for first win as Saints head coach just got a bit simpler after latest 49ers injury update

Getting your first win in the pros isn't easy. New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore flirted with that in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. New Orleans had somer impressive moments, but penalties and a lack of explosive offensive plays hindered their shot to earn the win.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Saints Could Bolster WR Room With Trade For $11 Million 49ers Star

The New Orleans Saints need to add a wide receiver to their offense in order to help quarterback Spencer Rattler have a fair chance to succeed. In Week 1, Rattler threw the ball nearly 50 times, and this could become a weekly outcome for the Saints if they continue to trail most of the game.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Saints Pass Catcher Turning Heads As Potential Fantasy Football Star

The New Orleans Saints came into the season with a lot of question marks on offense. They opted to start Spencer Rattler at quarterback, and it seems like they made the right decision.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 10

New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 2 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The New Orleans Saints have another tough NFC foe ahead of them. Kellen Moore's team took a close defeat in Week 1, but there were some bright spots to build off of going forward.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Saints Predicted To Add Star QB To Replace Spencer Rattler

The New Orleans Saints had quite a heated quarterback battle during the offseason. With Derek Carr entering retirement earlier in the offseason, the Saints were left to choose between Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough as the team's quarterback going forward.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Cam Jordan Will Make Saints History Vs. 49ers

The New Orleans Saints are about to have a new leader in the clubhouse for games played in franchise history. Currently, that honor is held by longtime Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

New Orleans Saints News / Sporting News / September 10

Why Saints TE Juwan Johnson's stats are repeatable in Kellen Moore's offense

There are reasons to believe.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

Kellen Moore News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

Kellen Moore Facing Backlash After Disappointing Week 1 Loss

The New Orleans Saints lost a disappointing game to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, but as funny as it may sound, the loss was encouraging in some aspects.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 10

How 49ers' Brutal Injury News Impacts Saints, Spencer Rattler

The New Orleans Saints are set to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 and it sounds like New Orleans has an advantage. New Orleans already announced that tight end George Kittle is going to miss the contest as he is placed on the Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury suffered Week 1.

Taliese Fuaga News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Saints' Taliese Fuaga may have perfect excuse for Week 1 struggles that surprised a lot of people

Week 1 took a bit of a toll on the New Orleans Saints on both sides of the football field. Safety Julian Blackmon is out for the year due to a labrum injury.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 9

Saints Set To Avoid Star Tight End In Week 2 After 49ers' Latest Roster Move

The New Orleans Saints will have to try to earn their first win of the 2025 season in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers after their late rally in their Week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals came up short.

Cameron Jordan News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 9

Saints' Star Cameron Jordan Moves Up Prestigious List After Latest Feat

The New Orleans Saints' late rally in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals fell short, as they ended up suffering a 20-13 loss to open the new campaign.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 9

Saints Sign Two QBs As Practice Squad Shuffle Continues

The New Orleans Saints have really been utilizing the practice squad so far this season over the last few weeks. New Orleans -- like every team across the National Football League -- was able to start forming their practice squad after roster cut-down day came and went before Week 1.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 9

ESPN Releases NFL Rankings Following Week 1 With Saints Falling

The New Orleans Saints didn't have the Week 1 they likely wanted to have. New Orleans' streak of winning home openers was snapped at six at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Saints Announce Tight End Signing Ahead of 49ers Clash

Veteran tight end Jack Stoll's time with the New Orleans Saints isn't over just yet. The Saints signed Stoll, a five-year veteran from Nebraska, to the 53-man roster ahead of their Week 2 duel with the San Francisco 49ers.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9

Saints restructure Taysom Hill’s contract

The Saints restuctured Taysom Hill‘s contract before the regular season, according to ESPN’s Katherine Terrell. The eight-year veteran is coming off a torn ACL that ended his 2024 season and was placed on the physically unable to perform list during roster cut-downs.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 9

Saints Make Roster Move; Sign 4-Year Veteran Tight End

The New Orleans Saints came into the Week 1 contest against the Arizona Cardinals with a lot of questions to be answered. A lot of the questions and concerns revolved around the quarterback position after Derek Carr's sudden offseason retirement.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / September 8

Saints left with major hole in secondary after latest injury

The New Orleans Saints are going to be looking for answers in their defensive secondary yet again.

Kyler Murray's two TD passes lift Cardinals over Saints

49ers QB Brock Purdy listed with concerning injuries after win

Five injuries to monitor after Week 1: Another 49ers star goes down

The greatest seasons by undrafted NFL rookies

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Julian Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Saints' Julian Blackmon suffers torn labrum

For the second time in 2025, labrum surgery is in store for Julian Blackmon. The veteran safety’s tenure with the Saints is set to last only one game. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday Blackmon was feared to have suffered a torn labrum, an injury he encountered late last season.