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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: 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: 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: 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 » -
Ahead of his Super Bowl debut, Joe Burrow's parents talk football, fashion, Louisiana support Play Video
February 8, 2022 11:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - As Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals touched down in Los Angeles Tuesday ahead of Super Bowl LVI, it was business as usual for his parents, Jimmy and Robin, some 2,300 miles away in Ohio. "I'm just trying to get through the next few days here,"... more » -
Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison out after refusing COVID vaccine
July 23, 2021 4:16 PM
EAGAN, Minn.-Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison parted ways with the team after he refused to get the COVID vaccine. Dennison is believed to be the first NFL position coach to leave his team over his refusal to get the vaccine. Assistant offensive line coach, Phil Rauscher, will fill... 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 » -
Drew Brees' retirement decision likely coming this month, Sean Payton says
February 3, 2021 2:09 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says fans should know whether Drew Brees will end his historic football career in a matter of weeks. During an interview on CBS Sports' Pick Six Podcast, Payton said an announcement on Bress' potential retirement is imminent. “I think that’s... more » -
NFL players show up for Day One of training camp, Tuesday Play Video
July 28, 2020 10:11 AM
BATON ROUGE - Tuesday, July 28 kicks off the first day of training camps for NFL teams, and the League is taking extra precautions to make sure players stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually, players have pad time before they find out whose been purged from the rooster.... more » -
Following NFL schedule release, teams focus on preparing for coronavirus-related changes Play Video
May 7, 2020 9:42 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Following Thursday night's release of the 2020 NFL schedule, all 32 teams now know when and where they'll be playing. What still isn't known is how COVID-19 could impact the season. Franchises are now working on contingency plans for if and when games are played.... more » -
Cleveland Browns, Greg Robinson caught with 157 pounds of marijuana near Mexican border
February 20, 2020 12:35 PM
EL PASO, Tx. - Louisiana native and Browns football player, Greg Robinson, 27, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana Monday evening along with free agent, Jaquan Bray, 26. According to the Department of Justice, Robinson and Bray were traveling with... more » -
Sean Payton and the Saints agree to 5 year extension
September 15, 2019 3:41 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl winning head coach Sean Payton have agreed to a new five-year contract extension. The team did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. The new agreement between the Saints and Payton effectively puts an end to any rumors... more » -
Report: Odell Beckham Jr.'s father arrested on drug, weapon charges
October 26, 2017 4:34 PM
TEXAS - Reports say the father of former LSU Star Odell Beckham Jr. has been arrested for drug possession and illegally carrying a weapon. According to a report from TMZ , Odell Beckham Sr. was booked with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana(under two ounces). Beckham... 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 » -
Report: Saints superfan Jarrius released from hospital
May 23, 2017 9:23 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Jarrius Robertson, the smiling, trash-talking Saints superfan has been released from the hospital nearly a month after his successful liver transplant. According to a report from WWL-TV, Ochsner staff lined halls Friday as the 15-year-old walked out of the hospital with his father and brother. ... 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: Doritos reign supreme for Super Bowl LI snacks
February 2, 2017 12:12 PM
When the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons for Super Bowl LI, many Americans will be munching on Doritos, one report says. According to Jet.com, nacho cheese flavored Doritos is the top snack that America is planning to eat for the big game. Frito-Lay said last... 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 » -
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 » -
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 »