New Orleans Saints: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Myles Cole News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Saints Sign DE Myles Cole To Futures Contract

The New Orleans Saints officially signed DE Myles Cole to a futures contract on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Alvin Kamara News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints Linked To $41 Million Jets Star To Replace Alvin Kamara

The New Orleans Saints have more talent on their roster than many realize. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough quickly emerged as the team's franchise quarterback down the stretch of the season, which should be a huge relief to the entire franchise.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Former Saints QB gets new chance to earn another NFL opportunity after getting drafted in UFL

The New Orleans Saints feel like they have their quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough. Behind him, Spencer Rattler remains a notable backup option who the team likes in that role.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints QB Hits Free Agency After 3-Year Stint in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints' quarterback room could look a bit different in 2026. Fortunately, the Saints are set with their starting quarterback in place. Tyler Shough is the team's starting quarterback and when the 2025 season came to a close, head coach Kellen Moore noted that the team is "excited" to have a full offseason to build around him.

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Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Bills' $6 Million Super Bowl Champion Linked To Saints In Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints benched Tyler Shough to begin the season and it proved to be a bad decision. Shough earned the starting quarterback job halfway through the year and helped lead the Saints to a handful of wins down the stretch.

Hunter Dekkers News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 14

Saints Lose 24-Year-Old Quarterback To UFL

One former New Orleans Saints quarterback is getting a new opportunity in the short term. The United Football League (UFL) is a spring football league that will kick off its season in March.

Tyler Shough News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 13

Saints Linked To $15 Million All-Pro To Bolster Tyler Shough's Offense

The New Orleans Saints didn't seem to have a loaded roster when the season began, but after opting to start rookie Tyler Shough at quarterback, the Saints began to compete with almost any team they played.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 13

Saints Land 2026 Top Prospect In Way-Too-Early Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints will have another chance to add some high-end talent in the 2026 National Football League Draft. New Orleans hit it out of the park in 2025, starting with Kelvin Banks Jr.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 13

Examining Saints' WR Room, Including Forgotten Trade Pickup

If you're a New Orleans Saints fan, it's easy to have a bit of pep in your step right now when it comes to the franchise. Tyler Shough looked like the

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 12

Saints Need To Consider 25-Year-Old Packers WR In Free Agency

There are going to be options out there for the taking this offseason for the New Orleans Saints in free agency this winter. For the Saints, there's plenty of optimism around this offseason and a lot of work to do.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 12

One Dream Trade Target For Tyler Shough, Saints Offense

If the New Orleans Saints can add a weapon or two and Tyler Shough can take a step forward in his second season in the National Football League, this team could make some noise in 2026.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 12

Saints Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return In 2026

There's a lot of positivity around the New Orleans Saints right now. What a difference a year makes, huh? This was not the case last offseason, even before Derek Carr retired.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 12

Former Saints QB Derek Carr Catches Stray In NFC Playoffs

The New Orleans Saints didn't play a game on Sunday night, but a former member of the franchise inadvertently caught a stray. Derek Carr didn't play for the Saints in 2025 -- or any team for that matter.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 11

Saints Linked To $17 Million Playmaker To Bolster Tyler Shough's Offense

The New Orleans Saints came into the season with one of the worst rosters in the sport and a major question mark at quarterback. Fortunately for the Saints, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough burst on the scene when he was elevated to the starting role halfway through the season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 11

Saints Linked To 3-Time Pro Bowl Free Agent To Bolster Roster

The New Orleans Saints came into the season with little direction for their franchise. They were turning to Kellen Moore as their first year head coach and lost their franchise quarterback, Derek Carr, to a sudden retirement in the offseason.

Chris Olave News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Saints star WR Chris Olave makes bold prediction for next season that has a chance to backfire

The New Orleans Saints are where teams don't want to be right now around the NFL. They're watching the playoffs from their couches or already on vacation.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Saints Plan For Tyler Shough To Be 2026 Starting QB

Saints HC Kellen Moore said that QB Tyler Shough has proven enough on the field and has shown significant improvement for the team to be comfortable with him as their starter in 2026.

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

Saints Linked To Packers WR To Help Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints should certainly be in the market for at least one high-impact wide receiver this offseason. New Orleans has a very good No. 1 option in Chris Olave.

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

3 Free Agents Saints Should Absolutely Try To Sign

The New Orleans Saints have quickly gone from a team that looked like it needed a full-scale rebuild, to one that is just a few pieces away from winning the NFC South.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / January 8

Saints make massive Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore decision after whispers of uncertainty

A December report suggested that the New Orleans Saints could move on from head coach Kellen Moore after just one season. One theory at the time was that a different coaching staff could spend this winter searching for an upgrade at quarterback over 2025 rookie Tyler Shough.

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