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• NFL orders business to stop selling fleur-de-lis products; business defiant

  July 21, 2023 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A David-and-Goliath battle is taking form in New Orleans, after a business said on Thursday it will fight a cease-and-desist order from the NFL regarding merchandise featuring the fleur-de-lis. The football league sent DNO (Defend New Orleans) a letter claiming that the business and its owner,... more »

• Saints likely to sign Blake Bortles to back up Ian Book against Miami

  December 24, 2021 11:57 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign quarterback Blake Bortles, according to a report from The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate . WWL-TV echoes the report, saying Bortles is likely to arrive at the Saints facility Friday, in time for practice. Both Saints... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• New Orleans Saints to host Green Bay Packers in week one of 2021 NFL season

  May 12, 2021 9:29 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - To kick off the 2021 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints will host the Green Bay Packers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, according to a recent announcement from the team. The Saints will open the regular season vs the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 12... more »

• Superdome to feature new field-level suites during 2021-2022 NFL season

  January 6, 2021 10:40 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The nearly 45-year-old structure that's often included in iconic images of the Crescent City's skyline will soon feature an addition meant to attract the attention of the area's most passionate football fans. According to nola.com , the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans will be remodeled to... more »

• New Orleans Saints adjust to changes as they return to the field for padded practice Play Video

  August 19, 2020 10:19 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Amid a season of uncertainty and major changes, the New Orleans Saints returned to the field for their first padded practice, Monday. Instead of jumping right into practice, the players had to exercise patience and submit to various COVID-related precautions. For example, before taking to... 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 »

• Brian Allen becomes first active NFL player to test positive for COVID-19

  April 16, 2020 6:54 AM

  LOS ANGELES, CA - Brian Allen of the L.A. Rams has become the first active NFL player to test positive for novel coronavirus. The Rams confirmed the news Wednesday evening, adding that the 24-year-old center experienced slight symptoms and now is feeling much better. According to ESPN ,... 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 »

• Antonio Brown to work out for the Saints in hopes of returning to the NFL

  December 27, 2019 1:36 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints are taking a closer look at wide receiver Antonio Brown, and considering the possibility of taking him on. According to The Advocate , Brown himself appeared to confirm the news with an Instagram Story from inside of the Saints locker room. ... more »

• PHOTO: See Lombardi trophy, cash that Sean Payton used in locker room pep talk

  January 9, 2019 4:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Saints fans needed not be prouder Wednesday after a secret locker room pep talk went viral. But, this wasn't your usual coach to player encouragement. New Orleans attorney Jon DeTrinis tweeted coach Sean Payton walked the Lombardi trophy and a quarter-of-a-million dollars cash through the... more »

• La State Rep. requests discussion of Saints' budget during JLCB meeting

  September 26, 2017 9:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE- State Representative Valarie Hodges sent a formal request for the New Orleans Saints' budget to be included on the agenda of the next Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget meeting. The request comes after several Saints players sat in protest during the national anthem during their most... more »

• Lawmaker urges state to cut funding for Saints after players' protest Play Video

  September 25, 2017 10:22 AM

  ST. FRANICSVILLE - Ten Saints players took a political stand by choosing to sit during the National Anthem before Sunday's game. Mostly because of choice words from President Trump: "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say get that son of... more »

• Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson honored at ESPYS Play Video

  June 14, 2017 1:40 PM

  New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius "JJ" Roberston was honored at The 25th ESPYS with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award on Thursday. Robertson, who is 15 years old, has been battling a chronic liver disease called biliary atresia. Saints players met Robertson during a visit to the Ochsner... more »

• Saints 2017 preseason opponents announced

  April 10, 2017 5:51 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints have announced their opponents for the 2017 preseason games. The team will play their first two preseason games on the road, followed by two home games in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The kick off the preseason, the Saints will play the Cleveland Browns at... more »

• Saints to hold 2017 training camp at practice facility in Metairie

  February 9, 2017 5:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints will hold their annual training camp this summer at the team's practice facility in Metairie, Saints General Manager and Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis announced. The Saints held the first phase of their past three training camps at the Greenbrier in White... more »

• Morten Andersen selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

  February 4, 2017 8:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former Saints legendary kicker Morten Andersen was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, it was announced Saturday night. Andersen joins LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Davis, Kurt Warner & Jason Taylor make up 2017 class of the Pro FB Hall of Fame. The... more »

• Report: Saints clean house, fire Joe Vitt, several assistant coaches

  January 5, 2017 6:10 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt and several assistant coaches were fired Thursday, per reports by WWLTV. Vitt, Bill Johnson, Greg McMahon, Stan Kwan and James Willis were all fired , according to WWLTV reporter Lyons Yellin. Vitt served as the assistant head... 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 »

• Saints fall to Falcons 45-32 in "Domecoming" anniversary game

  September 26, 2016 10:24 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints were hoping to ride the wave of emotion from a home crowd celebrating the ten year anniversary of the "Domecoming", instead the Atlanta Falcons reversed the outcome of that prior game that kicked off the return of Saints football to New Orleans. ... 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 »

• Longtime Saints WR Lance Moore announces retirement

  August 8, 2016 10:59 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Longtime Saints wide receiver Lance Moore has announced he’ll be retiring from the NFL. Moore had signed with the Atlanta Falcons as of Friday, but he announced his decision to retire on Monday morning. Moore played for the Saints for eight season, including their 2009... more »

• Sean Payton: Good first day at camp

  July 29, 2016 11:37 AM

  This is a transcript of Saints head coach Sean Payton's Thursday press conference from the New Orleans Saints. Opening Statement: “Basically, (this is) the first day for us, install-wise. (It was) a non-padded practice. I thought the tempo was pretty good. We were a little bit ahead... more »

• Benson properties 'business as usual' after settlement

  June 17, 2016 3:36 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – A spokesperson for Tom Benson said Friday that the New Orleans Saints owner’s properties will remain “business as usual” after a settlement was reached between Benson and trustees. The spokesperson for Benson said the terms of the settlement will remain confidential, but both the National Football... more »

• Former NFL player Will Smiths blood alcohol level was above legal limit

  May 31, 2016 7:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- Former NFL New Orleans Saints player Will Smith's blood alcohol level was higher than the legal state limit when he was involved in road rage incident that resulted in him being shot and killed last month. According to sources, Smith's BAC was .20, while the state's legal limit... 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 »

• Ex-officer friend of Will Smith gives DNA sample to investigators

  May 6, 2016 3:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - There are new developments in the investigation into the shooting death of former New Orleans Saint player Will Smith. WWL-TV reports retired New Orleans Police Captain Billy Ceravolo, who had dinner with Smith and others on the night he died, has turned over DNA samples to... more »

• Saints fan's devotion to team so big it can be seen from space

  May 5, 2016 5:48 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A Saints fan has expressed his undying affection for the Black and Gold in a form that can be seen from outer space. Using Google Earth, Algiers resident Dick Tierney’s handiwork can be seen. Tierney mowed the words “WHO DAT” into the grass of a Lower... more »

• New video shows crash that led up to Will Smith's shooting

  April 19, 2016 9:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - WWL-TV in New Orleans has obtained new security camera footage that appears to show Cardell Hayes crashing his Hummer H2 into the back of Will Smith’s Mercedes Benz SUV. The video was taken from surveillance cameras at a Hi-Volt Coffee Shop, located a block away from... more »

• Visitation for Will Smith at Saints practice facility Friday

  April 13, 2016 4:34 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- The New Orleans Saints and the family of Will Smith will host a public visitation on Friday for guests wanting to pay their respects to the former Saints player. The visitation will be on Friday, Apr. 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Saints’ indoor practice... more »

• Funeral for Hokie Gajan on Friday

  April 13, 2016 2:57 PM

  MADISONVILLE- Funeral arrangements for the longtime New Orleans Saints broadcaster, Hokie Gajan, will be held Friday. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Anselm Catholic Church at 306 St. Mary Street in Madisonville. Eulogies will be at 2:30 p.m. and the funeral mass will begin at 3 p.m.... more »

• $1 million bond for suspect in ex-Saints death

  April 10, 2016 10:45 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed late Saturday after a traffic accident. An emailed statement from New Orleans city coroner Jeffrey C. Rouse said that Smith died "of multiple gunshot wounds" after a traffic accident on Camp Street. The former defensive end... more »

• Saints announce preseason game opponents

  April 7, 2016 4:54 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- The New Orleans Saints have announced their four preseason game opponents for the start of its upcoming 50th season. The Saints will play their first two games on the road starting with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium and then go on to face the Houston Texans... more »

• Saints Benjamin Watson a finalist for NFL Man of the Year award

  January 25, 2016 12:13 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints tight end Benjamin Watson is having just as big a year off the field as he did on it. Watson was named as a finalist for the NFL Man of the Year Award, named for and given in honor of former NFL Hall-of-Famer Walter Payton.... 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 »

• Tom Benson: I'm not selling my teams

  December 27, 2015 9:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson released a statement Sunday afternoon saying he has no intentions of selling his two professional sports franchises , according to WWL-TV . Benson's statement comes a day after The Times-Picayune's columnist Jeff Duncan argued Benson should sell his team because... more »

• Saints guarantee losing season, fall 35-27 to Detroit Lions

  December 22, 2015 12:09 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Matthew Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions held off a late surge by New Orleans to defeat the Saints 35-27 on Monday night. Detroit (5-9) raced to a 28-3 lead, but Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes - one... more »

• New Orleans Saints eliminated from playoffs

  December 20, 2015 7:53 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints are not going to the NFL playoffs. The Seattle Seahawks eliminated the New Orleans Saints with a victory over the Cleveland Browns Sunday, according to PlayoffStatus.com . The Saints could have been eliminated in week 15 with if they lost to... more »

• Rob Ryan fired as Saints defensive coordinator

  November 16, 2015 8:08 PM

  METAIRIE - Rob Ryan has been fired as New Orleans Saints' defensive coordinator, confirms head coach Sean Payton Monday night. News reports of a potential firing of the embattled Ryan swirled Monday morning after a tough loss at the hands of Washington on Sunday, but Payton dispelled those rumors... 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 »

• 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 »

• Saints lose 26-19 to Tampa Bay

  September 20, 2015 4:05 PM

  New Orleans - The Saints fell to 0-2 as lost to Tampa Bay 26-19 on Sunday. The Saints took a 7-3 lead in the 2nd quarter as Mark Ingram scored on an 11 yard touchdown rush. The Buccaneers then went on a 20-0 run into the 4th quarter,... more »

• Saints drop season-opener 31-19 to Arizona

  September 13, 2015 10:32 PM

  GLENDALE, AZ - Carson Palmer threw three touchdown passes in his first game back from a torn ACL and the Arizona Cardinals opened their season with a 31-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Drew Brees threw for 355 yards, but the Saints had to settle for Zach... more »