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• Arrest documents detail nightclub beating that landed Saints star Alvin Kamara in jail

  February 8, 2022 1:18 PM

  LAS VEGAS - A man who claims he was attacked by Saints running back Alvin Kamara and several others at a Las Vegas club alleges he was knocked to the ground and beaten until he blacked out. Arrest records released Monday detailed the encounter Saturday involving Kamara at the... 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 »

• Future of NOLA's former Six Flags site veers towards water park, hotel plans

  October 12, 2021 8:11 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The former Six Flags/Jazzland site now has a future carved out. Though recently retired Saints Star Drew Brees and his business partners had their eyes on the location, it looks like their group will not be steering the site through a reconstruction effort. Instead, Bayou... more »

• ESPN: New Orleans Saints name Jameis Winston as starting quarterback for Week 1

  August 27, 2021 9:28 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The National Football League reported Friday that "the Jameis Winston era is set to begin in New Orleans," and moments later ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted, "QB1," with a photo of Winston. QB1 pic.twitter.com/0XzL0oD8dY — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 27, 2021 ... more »

• Drew Brees reveals his next career move

  March 15, 2021 10:34 AM

  Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees has already outlined the trajectory of the next chapter in his outstanding career. According to WWL-TV , the retired star announced Monday (March 15) that he will be joining NBC Sports as a studio analyst for Football Night in America and a game analyst... more »

• US Supreme Court tosses out conviction in killing of Saints star Will Smith

  January 11, 2021 6:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the manslaughter conviction in the death of former New Orleans Saint Will Smith. Documents obtained by WBRZ show the United States' highest court tossed the conviction of Cardell Hayes, who was imprisoned on manslaughter charges for killing Smith in 2016.... more »

• Taysom Hill expected to step in as Saints quarterback this Sunday, says NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

  November 20, 2020 10:43 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - With Drew Brees recovering from a severe injury, the New Orleans Saints will reportedly be depending on Taysom Hill to lead the team into their Sunday, Nov. 22 face-off against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Here is our full story on... more »

• Malcolm Jenkins of NOLA's Saints, other athletes say NFL should apologize to Kaepernick

  June 10, 2020 8:05 AM

  According to CNN , as New Orleans Saints' player, Malcolm Jenkins said the NFL owes Colin Kaepernick an apology, other nationally recognized sports figures supported this with comments of their own, some saying Kaepernick should be allowed to return to the league. Speaking to reporters during a Tuesday morning... more »

• Saints' Michael Thomas helping New Orleans families pay off more than $2M in medical debt

  June 8, 2020 6:01 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Star Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is helping pay off more than $2 million worth of medical debt for struggling families in the New Orleans area. NBC Sports reports that Thomas teamed up with RIP Medical Debt, an organization that buys up medical debts at significantly... more »

• Mercedes-Benz dropping name from Superdome; stadium looking for new sponsor

  May 19, 2020 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is dropping the German automaker from its name next year as the company parts ways with Louisiana's historic entertainment venue. Forbes reports the the home of the New Orleans Saints is already looking for a new sponsor to which it will award the... more »

• Saints star, Cam Jordan, expects Drew Brees to stick around for at least two more seasons

  April 3, 2020 7:30 AM

  Earlier this week, New Orleans Saints head Coach Sean Payton seemed to imply that quarterback Drew Brees was in his final season with the team . But according to The Advocate , the Saints defensive end, Cam Jordan, expects at least two more seasons from Brees. He laid... more »

• Sean Payton: Drew Brees has returned for his 'final season'

  March 31, 2020 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — In a Tuesday morning interview on ESPN, Saints head coach Sean Payton implied that quarterback Drew Brees would only be around for one more season and that all eyes would be on Taysom Hill. While speaking with Mike Greenberg on the network's 'Get Up' show, Payton... more »

• ESPN eyes Drew Brees for top analyst job

  March 30, 2020 11:06 AM

  ESPN, in the midst of reformatting its Monday Night Football booth, had been hoping to woo two former NFL quarterbacks for their top analyst job, Tony Romo and Peyton Manning. But the network missed the mark and after failing to snag both former quarterbacks, set its sights on a... more »

• Drew Brees agrees to 2-year deal with the New Orleans Saints

  March 17, 2020 10:55 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees has agreed to a $51 million two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. Breaking: Drew Brees has agreed to a 2-year deal with the New Orleans Saints worth $50 million, sources told @diannaESPN . pic.twitter.com/On2o6XN13b — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 17, 2020 ... more »

• Drew Brees shaves his head to support Boston's Children's Hospital

  March 6, 2020 10:18 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Devoted Saints fans may have noticed that Drew Brees, the team's quarterback, 'got a serious buzz cut' on Thursday. Got a serious buzz cut today for the #savingbyshaving event to raise money for Boston Childrens Hospital ! Thanks to Granite CEO Rob Hale for making... more »

• WATCH: Drew Brees wows crowd on National Geographic game show

  January 28, 2020 3:05 PM

  On Monday night's episode of National Geographic's Brain Games, New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees showed off the skills that make him a future hall-of-famer. The game show, which aims to explore how everyday super-humans have hacked their brains, challenged Brees with a series of mental tests. The host... more »

• Drew Brees, Walk-On's featured in season premiere of Undercover Boss Play Video

  January 8, 2020 11:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux was featured on the small screen Wednesday night. The chain restaurant was at the center of the first episode in the new season of ‘Undercover Boss.’ It was a year process to make this episode from start to finish. All of it... more »

• Drew Brees: 'I'm going to practice this week'

  October 21, 2019 3:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees plans to practice this week, the Saints quarterback revealed in a Monday morning radio interview on WWL A.M. "I'm going to practice this week, and I'm going to see how it feels," Brees told the radio station. "I'm tired of just throwing on air.... more »

• Drew Brees may be back sooner thanks to new medical technology

  September 29, 2019 2:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees may be back on the field sooner than expected. A new procedure using an internal brace inside Brees’ thumb is expected to aid in his recovery, FOX Sports reported Sunday. Thanks to some new technology, @Saints QB Drew Brees might return from... more »

• WATCH: Legendary QB Peyton Manning plays catch with riders on Mardi Gras parade route Play Video

  March 4, 2019 1:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Among the paradegoers this weekend, a lucky few caught a glimpse of an NFL icon celebrating Mardi Gras in the Crescent City. Video and photos posted on social media showed none other than future hall of fame quarterback Peyton Manning lining the route for the Iris... more »

• 4-year-old convinces Zachary classmates to have a Drew Brees birthday party

  January 15, 2019 3:45 PM

  ZACHARY – A four-year-old Saints super fan convinced his class to celebrate Drew Brees’ 40th birthday this week. Warren and his classmates at Zachary First United Methodist’s Little School celebrated Brees' birthday and enjoyed a Saints decorated cake. Warren asked for the celebration, his mom tweeted Tuesday with a... more »

• Report: Willie Snead suspended for 3 games due to offseason DUI

  September 1, 2017 6:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints Wide Receiver Willie Snead will miss the first three games of the season, according to a report from The New Orleans Advocate. Coach Sean Payton told the Advocate that Snead will be suspended for three games this season, but wouldn't comment on why. According... more »

• Drew Brees becomes owner of 3 Baton Rouge Dunkin' Donuts

  January 3, 2017 2:35 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints quarterback Drew Brees is continuing to expand his reach in the food business in Louisiana with the announcement Tuesday that he is partnering to open more than five dozen Dunkin' Donut stores in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria over the coming years. Brees,... more »

• FINAL: Saints upset Seahawks 25-20

  October 30, 2016 1:18 PM

  Drew Brees passed for 265 yards and a touchdown, scored on a quarterback keeper, and the New Orleans Saints overcame several big plays by Seattle to defeat the Seahawks 25-20 on Sunday. The victory wasn't assured until the New Orleans' much-maligned defense, which entered the game ranked 29th in the... more »

• Drew Brees agrees to third deal with Saints after prolific decade with team

  September 7, 2016 3:40 PM

  METAIRIE - Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints waited until the 11th hour. But they finally agreed to contract extension Wednesday, according to league sources -- four days before the quarterback's self-imposed Week 1 deadline. The extension will be announced as a five-year deal but contains an automatic... more »

• And Drew Brees' favorite New Orleans restaurant is...

  May 17, 2016 4:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Star Saints quarterback Drew Brees confirmed his favorite eatery in the Big Easy during a TMZ interview Monday afternoon. It’s a tough pick in one of the best cuisine cities in the country, but Brees says Ye Olde College Inn on Carrollton has won his heart.... more »

• Brees willing to extend contract; optimistic Payton will return

  January 4, 2016 4:49 PM

  The following is a transcript of this morning's news briefing provided by the New Orleans Saints: A lot of people wondering about the futures of yourself and Sean Payton. Can you shed any light on that? “I can’t. I’ve been here a while this morning to get my... more »

• Spiller, Saints beat Cowboys in overtime 26-20

  October 4, 2015 9:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees hit 2 historic milestones, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-20 in overtime in a must-win game for the Saints. Brees hit CJ Spiller for an 80 yard touchdown pass - the 400th of Brees' career - on the first possession... more »

• Brees out for Saints this Sunday

  September 25, 2015 2:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints head coach Sean Payton told the media Friday that quarterback Drew Brees would not play this Sunday in South Carolina. Luke McCown will start in his place, according to WWL-TV . Brees bruised his rotator cuff in the Saints' loss to the Tampa Buccaneers... more »

• Reports indicate Brees may play against Carolina on Sunday

  September 22, 2015 1:15 PM

  METAIRIE - Reports indicate that the condition of Drew Brees' shoulder may allow him to play this coming Sunday against Carolina. Ed Werder of ESPN tweeted Tuesday that he believes Brees is a "reasonable possibility" for the game this week, depending on how the Saints QB's shoulder responds to... more »

• Final: Saints 13 - Panthers 17

  December 22, 2013 12:42 PM

  CHARLOTTE - Cam Newton led a game-winning, 65-yard drive with :28 remaining to seal a Panthers victory over the Saints 17-13. The Saints did not only start a new placekicker on the road with the NFC South Division in the balance, New Orleans will also start a rookie left... more »