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• Former Saints player turned UFL coach charged with DWI ahead of game in Texas, reports say

  April 12, 2026 2:55 PM

  EULESS, Tx. — Former Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with a DWI in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday, according to a report by ESPN . Ginn, who currently coaches the UFL's Columbus Aviators, previously played as a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints for three... more »

• Free agent quarterback Zach Wilson joins New Orleans Saints, reports say

  March 25, 2026 10:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are expanding the team's quarterback room with Zach Wilson, ESPN reports. Wilson, who was a free agent, most recently signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins last year to act as the team's backup quarterback. Now, the former New York Jets quarterback... more »

• Saints' Cameron Jordan becomes free agent for first time since 2011 NFL draft, reports say Play Video

  March 5, 2026 1:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Longtime New Orleans Saints player Cameron Jordan will be a free agent for the first time in his career, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that Jordan and the Saints have been unable to agree on a new deal. Jordan will hit free agency for... more »

• Depleted Saints finish season with loss to Falcons

  January 4, 2026 4:08 PM

  ATLANTA - The New Orleans Saints will go into the offseason with a lot of momentum, but the Falcons did just enough to stop the Saints' four-game win streak Sunday. New Orleans had another opportunity for a fourth-quarter comeback down 16-10, but a Tyler Shough interception deep in Falcons... more »

• Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves partners with Gayle Benson to donate 100 bikes to YMCA Play Video

  December 17, 2025 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves partnered with Gayle Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, to donate 100 bikes to members of the YMCA in Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The event came as part of Gayle's Month of Giving, an annual holiday initiative... more »

• Smyth hits game-winning field goal, Saints beat Panthers again

  December 14, 2025 6:59 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - To finish off an eventful sports weekend in New Orleans, the Saints pulled off a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to win their second game in a row. Charlie Smyth, who was activated to the active roster just two weeks ago, made a 47-yard field goal with two... more »

• Shough leads Saints to road win over Buccaneers

  December 7, 2025 4:09 PM

  TAMPA - The New Orleans Saints went into a rainy Raymond James Stadium on Sunday and left with a victory over a division rival. The Saints used two second half rushing touchdowns from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough en route to a 24-20 win over Tampa Bay. Shough was... more »

• Achane rushes for 134 yards and a TD to help Dolphins edge Saints 21-17 for 3rd straight win

  November 30, 2025 5:01 PM

  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — De'Von Achane rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins won their third straight game by holding off the New Orleans Saints 21-17 on Sunday. The Dolphins (5-7) trail first-place New England and Buffalo in the AFC East but kept their... more »

• REPORT: Saints release Blake Grupe, sign former LSU kicker to practice squad

  November 25, 2025 12:59 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints released kicker Blake Grupe and signed former LSU kicker Cade York to the practice squad, according to the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The move comes after Grupe missed two field goals against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, bringing his 2025 field goal... more »

• REPORT: Saints mutually agree to part ways with wide receiver Brandin Cooks

  November 19, 2025 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks and the team have mutually agreed to part ways, according to Nick Underhill at neworleans.football . Underhill said Cooks will head to waivers, where a team can claim him. If he clears waivers, Cooks will become a free agent.... more »

• Shough, defense lead Saints to win in Carolina

  November 9, 2025 3:32 PM

  CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The New Orleans Saints are back in the win column. The Saints defense stepped up all afternoon and quarterback Tyler Shough tossed two touchdowns to earn the Saints a 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The New Orleans defense allowed just 175 yards on... more »

• Report: Saints trade Rashid Shaheed to Seattle Seahawks

  November 4, 2025 1:01 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has been traded to the Seattle Seahawks, reports say. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the trade on Tuesday. Shaheed was signed by the Saints in undrafted free agency in 2022 and spent his entire career to this point... more »

• Anthony Nelson and the Buccaneers' defense shine in a 23-3 victory over the struggling Saints

  October 26, 2025 7:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tampa Bay edge rusher Anthony Nelson had an interception for a touchdown to go with a forced fumble and two sacks, Sean Tucker ran for a 1-yard score on fourth down and the Buccaneers beat the hapless New Orleans Saints 23-3 on Sunday. Antoine Winfield... more »

• New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson named most powerful woman in American sports by Forbes Play Video

  October 24, 2025 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson was named America's most powerful woman in sports by Forbes. Benson became the only woman to own both an NFL and an NBA franchise after the death of her husband, Tom Benson, left her in charge of the New Orleans... more »

• 2 Your Town St. Francisville: State of the West Feliciana School District Play Video

  October 23, 2025 9:52 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - West Feliciana is the home of the Saints, a school district that's thriving. They achieved the highest honor during the 2023-2024 school year. "The number one school district in the state of Louisiana," Superintendent Hollis Milton said. "We've ranked number two in ACT scores this... more »

• Saints sign lease extension to keep team in New Orleans Play Video

  October 2, 2025 5:58 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have signed a lease extension for the state-owned Superdome that will run at least through 2035. “With this agreement, we are paving the way for more Saints victories, more Super Bowl memories, and more... more »

• Saints quarterback Drew Brees among 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee class Play Video

  September 24, 2025 11:51 AM

  CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees and Fitzgerald were two of the most prolific producers in the... more »

• Saints drop preseason finale to Sean Payton's Broncos

  August 23, 2025 4:07 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Saints finished the 2025 preseason winless. New Orleans dropped its preseason finale Saturday at the Superdome to the Denver Broncos, 28-19. The Broncos, led by former Saints head coach Sean Payton, were up 16-9 at halftime and 22-9 in the third quarter, and held... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Heat peaks today, Rain brings relief tomorrow Play Video

  July 23, 2025 5:02 AM

  An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect for the majority of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi for heat index values up to 115 degrees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may... more »

• Former LSU player, coach Lynn Amedee dies at 83 Play Video

  May 26, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU and Saints coach Lynn Amedee died at age 83, an obituary says. Amedee died May 20, preceded in death by his wife Judy Daigle Amedee. Amedee's Baton Rouge roots run deep. He attended Istrouma High School before playing quarterback for LSU between 1960... more »

• Saints finish up first week of OTAs Play Video

  May 22, 2025 8:10 PM

  METAIRIE - The New Orleans Saints finished up the first week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Thursday. The Saints worked out three times this week, giving multiple quarterbacks first team reps. Spencer Rattler was given the first team reps on Thursday. First-year Head Coach Kellen Moore believes... more »

• Saints QB Derek Carr retiring from NFL Play Video

  May 10, 2025 11:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL. The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that Carr, an 11-year NFL veteran, decided it was in the best interests of his family and the Saints organization to retire from the NFL. Carr was entering the third... more »

• NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders Play Video

  April 30, 2025 12:47 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as the result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. The NFL confirmed the fines on Wednesday for the roles by the... more »

• Report: Saints win lawsuit against alleged descendant of French royalty claiming family owns team's logo Play Video

  April 16, 2025 11:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — According to reporting by NOLA.com, the New Orleans Saints' fleur-de-lis logo is still theirs to use. The team recently faced a lawsuit by Michel Messier, a self-proclaimed member of French royalty who said he and his family own the rights to the Saints' logo design. ... more »

• Report: Saints hiring LSU defensive line coach Bo Davis

  February 27, 2025 10:50 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are expected to hire LSU defensive line coach Bo Davis for the same position under new head coach Kellen Moore takes shape, The Advocate reports. A league source told the paper that the Saints are expected to hire Davis, who spent a... more »

• Saints begin building defensive coaching staff with assistant hire from college ranks

  February 24, 2025 2:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints are hiring former University of Texas defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach Terry Joseph. The NFL Network reports that Saints head coach Kellen Moore is bringing in Joseph to be the team's defensive passing game coordinator. This will be Joseph's first... more »

• Saints name Philly's offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as newest head coach Play Video

  February 10, 2025 7:59 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - After weeks of speculation the New Orleans Saints officially hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their newest head coach. Several reports around the NFL cited sources saying the deal was being finalized before the Saints officially made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. Kellen... more »

• NFL emails reveal extent of Saints damage control for clergy sex abuse crisis Play Video

  February 3, 2025 10:42 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office of the city’s NFL franchise. What followed was a months-long, crisis-communications blitz orchestrated by the New Orleans Saints’ president... more »

• Report: Saints' Derek Carr could miss next few games following hand injury, potential concussion Play Video

  December 9, 2024 3:14 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is likely to miss several weeks after a significant fracture in his non-throwing hand following a win over the New York Giants on Sunday, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said Monday. "Based on where we are in the season, this is... more »

• This weekend, Roman Catholics across capital region celebrate All Saints Day, All Souls Day Play Video

  November 1, 2024 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — This weekend, Roman Catholics are celebrating All Saints Day and All Souls Day on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Pope Boniface IV established the day of celebration of All Saints Day in the seventh century, and in the eighth century, Pope Gregory III directed that it be... more »

• Hurricane Milton forces Buccaneers to New Orleans early for Sunday game

  October 8, 2024 11:55 AM

  TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast. The Bucs intend to travel Tuesday and spend the rest of the week out of... more »

• The New Orleans Saints fall to the Tennessee Titans 30-27 in final preseason game Play Video

  August 25, 2024 6:40 PM

  New Orleans - The Saints drop their final preseason game to the Tennessee Titans Sunday afternoon in Caesars Superdome. New Orleans did not play many starters like Derek Carr, Taysom Hill or Cam Jordan for this final tune up game. That is because it's the final chance for other... more »

• NFL ordered to pay over $4.7 billion to customers after jury rules against them in Sunday Ticket case Play Video

  June 27, 2024 6:16 PM

  LOS ANGELES - A jury in the U.S. District Court ruled that the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded more than $4.7 billion in damages Thursday, according to ESPN. The jury ordered the league to pay $4.7... more »

• Drew Brees honored by Saints Hall of Fame, says 'Geaux Tigers' on raising family in Louisiana Play Video

  May 30, 2024 3:35 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints announced former quarterback Drew Brees was inducted into their Hall of Fame, where Brees held a press conference after detailing how living in Louisiana impacted his life. Brees, who was initially drafted by the now Los Angeles Chargers before going to New... more »

• Former NFL player Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities in Washington state say

  February 24, 2024 7:06 PM

  SEATTLE (AP) — Former NFL player Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol. No other details about the arrest were immediately available, said Trooper Rick Johnson, a patrol spokesperson. A spokesperson for the King County Prosecutor’s... more »

• Seimone Augustus, Drew Brees among 2024 inductees into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

  September 27, 2023 11:45 AM

  Legends Seimone Augustus and Drew Brees are among the nine newest members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducted into the class of 2024. The Hall of Fame announced its newest members Wednesday. Augustus and Brees will join big names such as Billy Cannon, Les Miles, and Shaquille... more »

• Cam Jordan extends contract with New Orleans Saints through the 2025 season

  August 4, 2023 9:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Cam Jordan is here to stay with the New Orleans Saints after signing a multi-million dollar deal. The deal, announced Friday morning, would be a $27.5-million contract extension that will keep Jordan in New Orleans through the 2025 season. "I couldn't see myself being anywhere... more »

• Former LSU Tiger, NFL tight end declares big win in fight against cancer

  July 4, 2023 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A former LSU football standout who went on to play in the NFL says the cancer he was diagnosed with earlier this year is in full remission. Foster Moreau announced the good news on Twitter. After a few tumultuous months, I’ve been blessed with... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Last chance for struggling Saints to make a playoff push against rival Buccaneers

  December 4, 2022 1:16 PM

  The New Orleans Saints (4-8) are back in primetime this Monday night taking on heated division rival, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6). For the Saints, this is virtually their last chance at a possible division crown and a playoff spot. A loss would all but eliminate them from postseason contention.... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints may have finally found an offensive identity behind Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill

  October 16, 2022 10:55 AM

  The New Orleans Saints (2-3) welcome Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) for a highly anticipated week 6 game inside the Superdome. Last week, the Saints escaped with a much-needed win against the Seahawks thanks to Taysom Hill's and Alvin Kamara's incredible performances. Now, they look to extend that... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints take on the Seahawks in a must-win week 5 game to potentially save their season

  October 9, 2022 11:05 AM

  This week, the New Orleans Saints (1-3) are back home taking on the Seattle Seahawks (2-2). The Saints have a lot at stake going into this game as they sit alone at the bottom of the NFC South. A win today will help keep them on pace within the division... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Andy Dalton expected to take over at quarterback as the teetering Saints face the Vikings in London

  October 1, 2022 12:33 PM

  The New Orleans Saints (1-2) are in London for week 4 taking on the Minnesota Vikings (2-1). The team is in disarray coming off two bad losses as injuries and offensive inefficiencies have proven to be quite the challenge. Now, after a setback from starter Jameis Winston, the coaching staff... more »

• Edwards to travel to London to watch Saints play, meet with business leaders

  September 27, 2022 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards will head to England on Wednesday to watch the New Orleans Saints play during the weekend and to meet with executives of energy and insurance companies, his office said. "Following his arrival Thursday morning in London, the governor will join the delegation... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Jameis Winston and the Saints aim to bounce back against the Panthers in Week Three

  September 25, 2022 10:33 AM

  The New Orleans Saints (1-1) are on the road today taking on their third division rival in three weeks, the Carolina Panthers (0-2). The Saints’ offense has struggled to generate much of anything these first two games and now they will look to right the ship against a winless Panthers... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints look to clean up last week's miscues ahead of week two game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers

  September 18, 2022 10:03 AM

  The New Orleans Saints are back home in the Dome taking on Tom Brady and the Tampa Buccaneers in week two. Last week, the Saints escaped Atlanta with a win despite being down 16 points in the fourth quarter. Much of this week’s practice focused on cleaning up several areas... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints Enter the Season With High Expectations as They Play the Falcons in Week One

  September 11, 2022 11:01 AM

  The New Orleans Saints kick off the 2022-2023 season on the road against long-time division rival, The Atlanta Falcons. Expectations going into the new season are high given this talented new look roster. Saints fans are hopeful the team can make a return to the postseason but it all starts... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Breaking Down This Week's Trades, Cuts and Roster Moves as the Saints Establish a New Team Identity

  September 4, 2022 11:24 AM

  The preseason is over and the New Orleans Saints now have their sights set on the Atlanta Falcons for week one of the regular season. Head Coach Dennis Allen had to make bold decisions this week regarding the team’s 53-man roster, including parting ways with one of the team’s most... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Recapping a Busy Week of Practice and a Triumphant Conclusion to the Preseason

  August 28, 2022 11:45 AM

  It was a busy week of New Orleans Saints football as the coaching staff got a better grip on the final 53-man roster. The team closed out the preseason Friday night very strong, giving fans a lot to look forward to ahead of the regular season. ROSTER MOVES ... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Roster Moves, Joint Practice in Green Bay, and Preseason Week 2

  August 21, 2022 11:28 AM

  The New Orleans Saints were in Green Bay this week for joint practice sessions and the preseason week 2 game against the Packers. Ahead of the two-day practice sessions, the team announced a series of roster moves in time for the first round of roster cuts. ROSTER MOVES ... more »

• The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Offseason, Training Camp, and Breakdown of Preseason Week 1

  August 14, 2022 11:17 AM

  It’s a brand new era for the New Orleans Saints. For the first time in 17 years, the team will go to battle without both its future Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl winning head coach. Last season was quite the adjustment moving on from Drew Brees. The team... more »

• Saints will travel to London in 2022

  February 28, 2022 10:17 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Saints will play one of their games overseas this coming NFL season. The league unveiled this week the teams which will play in its annual series of international games. This season will mark the Saints' third trip to London. The @saints are back... more »

• As Payton steps aside, winningest Saints coach reflects on 2006, post-Katrina season Play Video

  January 25, 2022 11:14 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints Head Coach Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans at one of its lowest points, when the city and its residents had been brought to their knees by Hurricane Katrina. In that first season back in the Superdome, Payton slowly learned how crucial the team was to... more »

• 'I don't know what's next': Sean Payton stepping down as Saints coach

  January 25, 2022 1:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Sean Payton, who helped rebuild the Saints organization after Hurricane Katrina and led the franchise to its first-ever Super Bowl win, has told the team he's leaving after 15 seasons in New Orleans. Payton held a news conference Tuesday afternoon where he made the announcement official,... more »

• Family says former Saints player Glenn Foster died by strangulation

  December 17, 2021 11:53 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Family members of Glenn Foster, who died in police custody in Alabama, say an independent autopsy shows the former Saints player died by strangulation. Attorney Ben Crump released a statement Friday sharing the results of the examination ordered by the family. "Glenn Foster Jr.'s death,... more »

• Former Saints player dies in police custody in Alabama

  December 7, 2021 2:18 PM

  REFORM, Ala. - Former Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died in police custody after he was arrested following a high-speed chase in Alabama. WWLTV reports Foster, 31, died Monday. The Pickens County Coroner's Office said his cause of death is still pending an autopsy. Foster was arrested... more »

• HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair planned for February 2022

  November 11, 2021 8:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday the establishment of the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair, presented by the New Orleans Saints. The HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair is a free, public event that will be held February 17 - 18 at the Hyatt... more »

• Saints kicker Cody Parkey placed on injured reserve after one game

  October 12, 2021 2:00 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Less than a week after the Saints picked up free agent Cody Parkey, the kicker is going on injured reserve. Reports said Parkey injured his groin during pregame in Washington this past weekend. #Saints K Cody Parkey, who injured his groin pregame and tried... more »

• Saints-Cardinals game canceled Saturday due to Hurricane Ida

  August 27, 2021 10:57 AM

  UPDATE: The Saints announced Friday that the game is canceled. UPDATE: due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida, the Saints-Cardinals game has been canceled https://t.co/q5RTCdQCuV — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 27, 2021 ------ NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints announced a change... more »

• Saints reverse course, will offer ticket refunds over vaccine mandate

  August 19, 2021 11:09 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Saints announced Thursday a temporary change to its ticket refund policy, allowing fans who won't go to games because of the vaccine mandate to request a refund. Just a day earlier, the team told local news outlets that it would not offer refunds to those... more »

• New Orleans Saints player Deonte Harris arrested on suspicion of DUI

  July 29, 2021 9:38 AM

  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Maryland - A 23-year-old New Orleans Saints wide receiver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in his home state of Maryland earlier this month, according to NOLA.com . The news outlet identified the All-Pro punt returner as Deonte Harris and said Harris... more »

• Mercedes-Benz deal with Saints ends, letters taken off Superdome

  July 15, 2021 7:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Crews took down the letters spelling out 'Mercedes-Benz' on the Superdome Thursday as the stadium seeks a new sponsor. The famed stadium's 10-year deal with the German carmaker came to an end this year after striking up the $5-6 million a year agreement in 2011. Now,... more »

• Saints announce schedule for 2021 training camp

  July 14, 2021 7:40 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Tickets for Saints Training camp will be available starting next week, with practices opening to the public starting on July 30, according to WWL-TV . Saints officials say fans can reserve tickets at NewOrleansSaints.com. Season ticket holders will be able to secure tickets on July 21.... more »