New Orleans native Stan Verrett shares his thoughts on Ryan Clark, what he expects for Saints By PEYTON DOYLE | Contributing WriterUpdated 16 hrs ago Former ESPN SportsCenter host Stan Verrett touched on a wide range of subjects during an APGA golf event in Avondale.
Saints training camp is upon us. Here are the 4 things we're watching for when it opens. BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Updated 15 hrs ago NFL training camps have begun to fire up across the country, and the New Orleans Saints join the mix when they take the field for their first camp practice of the 2026 season Wednesday in Metairie.
+2 Rod Walker: 5 reasons to believe all these good vibes surrounding the Saints are real BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated 18 hrs ago Let’s preface this by saying good vibes don’t win football games.
LSU legend Ryan Clark says he was fired by ESPN. ‘I couldn’t be too black.’ Staff report Jul 25, 2026 Former LSU football star Ryan Clark was among several prominent personalities laid off this week by ESPN, and the Marrero native didn’t take long to go public with his thoughts on the move.
Saints' Cam Jordan gives the inspiration behind new blonde hair he's rocking this season BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated Jul 24, 2026 There are two things you can always count on this time of year from New Orleans Saints’ defensive end Cameron Jordan.
After NFL-worst finish in 2025, the Saints committed resources to fixing their special teams BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 24, 2026 Quietly, the New Orleans Saints allocated some of their offseason resources toward addressing a third phase that had grown stagnant in recent years — special teams.
Saints secondary facing key test after losing cornerback Alontae Taylor in free agency BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Updated Jul 24, 2026 The Saints lost their top corner — a player who could play inside and out — on the open market. Here's why they believe they can replace him.
Demario Davis may be gone, but the Saints still have plenty of talent at linebacker BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jul 22, 2026 When Demario Davis left the New Orleans Saints in free agency, the initial belief was that the veteran linebacker simply received an offer too rich to pass up. After all, even at the age of 37…
The Saints got surprising production at edge rusher last year. Can it be repeated? BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jul 21, 2026 As he remained unsigned for most of this offseason, Cam Jordan couldn’t quite stop paying attention to the New Orleans Saints. The veteran pass rusher monitored every move the franchise made, …
+2 The Saints’ defensive line could see a changing of the guard soon. Will it be this season? BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jul 20, 2026 In back-to-back drafts, the New Orleans Saints have invested in the interior defensive line on Day 2. This year, the Saints selected Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller in Round 2; last …
+9 Superdome manager Doug Thornton’s decision leaves ‘big shoes to fill’ in New Orleans sports scene BY JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writer Jul 19, 2026 Doug Thornton has occupied the large office on the plaza level of the southwest side of the Superdome since 1997.
The details are in for Alvin Kamara's reworked contract with the Saints. Here's the latest. BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Updated Jul 16, 2026 After an offseason of hemming and hawing, the New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara reached an agreement on a new contract this week that should allow Kamara to finish his career in New Orleans.Â
This might be the best Saints offensive line in a long time — if everything goes right BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 16, 2026 After years of investment and trial and error, the Saints’ o-line could be the bedrock of its offense. Here’s a preview.
Alvin Kamara to return to Saints for a 10th season after reportedly agreeing to new deal BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jul 15, 2026 The New Orleans Saints and Alvin Kamara have found common ground, and the team’s all-time leading rusher isn’t going anywhere.
Juwan Johnson is coming off a career year. The Saints invested in their TE room anyway. BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 14, 2026 Even after Juwan Johnson posted his best season as a professional in 2025, the New Orleans Saints went into the offseason looking to upgrade the position group as a whole.
If all goes to plan, the Saints will have their deepest, most talented WR corps in years BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 13, 2026 Think back on some of the receiver groups that have taken the field for the New Orleans Saints in recent years.
Tyler Shough, Saints teammates headed to California for workouts with Drew Brees BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist Jul 12, 2026 Noah Fant has conducted summer throwing sessions with multiple quarterbacks during his NFL career, everyone from Joe Burrow to Geno Smith to Drew Lock.
The Saints made a big investment in their running game. Can Travis Etienne provide the juice? BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 9, 2026 Back in 2017, Mark Ingram tallied his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaign for the New Orleans Saints, leading a potent ground attack that included Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara.
Saints announce training camp dates for 2026. Here's how many are open to the public. BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jul 8, 2026 The New Orleans Saints unveiled their training camp schedule Wednesday, with 10 dates open to the public.Â
Romig, Ehrhardt families to be inducted into Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Hall of Fame BY JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writer Jul 7, 2026 Two iconic New Orleans families, the Romigs and Ehrhardts, will be recognized for their longtime contributions to the New Orleans sports scene by being inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sp…
Tyler Shough needed nine starts to change the Saints’ trajectory. Can he make a Year 2 jump? BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 7, 2026 After watching four and a half years of middling quarterback play, it took eight games for the New Orleans Saints faithful to start feeling good about what’s going on under center again.
Erik McCoy missed 20 games the last two years. Don't expect him to change the way he plays. BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Jul 6, 2026 There are a lot of ways Erik McCoy can sum up his last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, but he opted for brevity with a dash of profanity.
Jeff Duncan: Five reasons for concern with the 2026 New Orleans Saints BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist Jul 3, 2026 Everything is sunshine and rainbows these days on Airline Drive, but the optimism around the 2026 New Orleans Saints doesn’t mean there aren’t dark clouds looming on the horizon.
+2 Report: Former Saints Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Mitchell dead at age 51 BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist Jul 2, 2026 Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Keith Mitchell has died, according to a report by KBTX-TV in Bryan, Texas. He was 51.
Jeff Duncan: Five reasons I’m optimistic about the 2026 New Orleans Saints BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist Jul 1, 2026 July is the season for optimism in the NFL.
Tyler Shough is a clear breakout candidate for the Saints. Keep an eye on these others, too. BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer Jun 30, 2026 It would be an overexaggeration to say the New Orleans Saints’ chances next season start and end with Tyler Shough.
+3 Saints legend Deuce McAllister’s son has big-time college potential — but at which sport? BY CHRISTOPHER DABE | Staff writer Jun 30, 2026 Country Day football and basketball standout Curtis McAllister has potential to play either sport in college.
How Saints defensive tackle Vernon Broughton made sure his rookie year wasn't lost BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer Updated Jul 3, 2026 Back in late April, the New Orleans Saints fortified their defensive interior by using their first Day 2 NFL draft pick on Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller. But, for all intents and p…