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Former Saints Pro Bowler proves once again that New Orleans made the right decision to trade him

The New Orleans Saints have had their fair shares of misses in trades or free agency over the years. Moving up for certain players in the NFL Draft or taking a swing in a deal with another team for a veteran hasn't worked in their favor as much as they'd hope, but one move from last season has worked out.

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Next Move For Saints Should Be Former $61M Safety

If you have been following along with the New Orleans Saints over the last week, you likely already know that the franchise is dealing with a pretty significant blow already this season on defense.

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 12

Spencer Rattler Gets Confident Endorsement From Ex-Saints Head Coach

The New Orleans Saints lost Derek Carr during the offseason to a shocking medical retirement. This left the Saints with a very depleted quarterback room.

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

Derek Carr Leaves Door Open For NFL Return After Saints Exit

The New Orleans Saints unexpectedly lost a quarterback this offseason. Derek Carr retired to the surprise of many after playing 11 years in the National Football League.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Saints' biggest concern still looms even after latest injury report before game vs. 49ers

Injuries are a massive part of the NFL on a weekly basis. The New Orleans Saints are set to face a Brock Purdy and George Kittle-less offense for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.

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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.

Taliese Fuaga News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Saints Receive Encouraging Injury News Ahead Of Week 2

Earlier this year, PFF analysts Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman discussed young New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga as the team's X-factor heading into the season.

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

Saints Bolster Pass Rush With Rookie; Release Rookie QB

The New Orleans Saints adjusted the practice squad some more on Wednesday. In the shuffle of the week, New Orleans made a somewhat quiet move to bring rookie pass rusher Fadil Diggs back to the practice squad and cut ties with undrafted rookie quarterback Hunter Dekkers in the process.

Chase Young News / Pro Football Talk / September 11

Chase Young remains out of practice with a calf injury

Saints defensive end Chase Young remained out of practice Thursday, which doesn't bode well for his availability for Sunday. Young hurt his calf in the Sept.

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

Saints Receiving A Lot Of Positive Buzz Heading Into Week 2

The New Orleans Saints came into the season with big question marks surrounding their team. With Derek Carr retiring, the Saints have been left with Spencer Rattler starting at quarterback.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Derek Carr gets real on why he had to walk away from $30 million salary

Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement this offseason despite being in the mix for the New Orleans Saints’ starting job. It was a decision that led Carr away from a $30 million salary.

Drew Brees News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Saints Fans Will Love What Drew Brees Said Despite Week 1 Loss

The New Orleans Saints may have lost against the Arizona Cardinals Week 1, but that isn't swaying Drew Brees' opnion of the team for the 2025 season in general.

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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

Chris Olave News / Bleacher Report / September 11

Watch: Chris Olave knows he's going to the tent

Spencer Rattler News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Spencer Rattler, Saints Under Fire For Glaring Offensive Problem

The New Orleans Saints came into the season with nothing but questions surrounding their offense. Spencer Rattler did a solid job at answering most of these questions, but there are still concerns for the struggling offense.

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The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

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

Julian Blackmon News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Saints Potential Julian Blackmon Replacement Emerging

The New Orleans Saints' defense already has taken a big hit this season and the team only has played one game. New Orleans lost safety Julian Blackmon potentially for the rest of the 2025 National Football League season.

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

3 Saints Players To Watch In Week 2 - Including Key WR

The New Orleans Saints had a very competitive game with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the regular season. After Spencer Rattler drove down the field in an attempt to tie the game, the Saints watched as a tough pass fell through the hands of Juwan Johnson to end the contest.

Chase Young News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 11

Saints Get Brutal Chase Young Injury Update

The New Orleans Saints took the field for practice on Wednesday and defensive end Chase Young was not a part of the action. Young has been dealing with a calf injury and missed practice.

Chris Olave News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taysom Hill 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.

Jack Stoll News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9

Saints Promoting TE Jack Stoll

According to Ian Rapoport, the Saints are promoting TE Jack Stoll from the practice squad to the active roster. He was one of their elevations this past week and now has a full-time spot on the 53. Stoll, 27, went undrafted out of Nebraska in 2021 before catching on with the Eagles.

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

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The greatest seasons by undrafted NFL rookies

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Taysom Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Saints Reworking TE Taysom Hill’s Contract For $3.6M In Cap Savings

Per Nick Underhill, the Saints are reworking TE Taysom Hill‘s contract and creating $3.6 million in cap savings. Hill is on the PUP list and will be out until at least Week 4 before returning to practice. Hill, 35, wound up signing on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of BYU back in 2017.

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.