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Will the Saints' new offense be effective as more teams copy Kyle Shanahan? It's no sure bet
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — Stop if you’ve heard this one before: A defensive-minded coach wants to make a splash, so he hires a rising, bright-minded assistant to innovate his team’s offense and replica…
The Saints' specialist battle is coming down to the wire. 'The kitchen is hot.'
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — Lou Hedley had an interesting euphemism to describe the competition among New Orleans Saints place kickers and punters right now.
How to watch the Saints play the 49ers in a preseason battle in California
- BY PATRICK MAGEE | Staff writer
The New Orleans Saints will play the San Francisco 49ers at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the second preseason contest for both teams in Santa Clara, California. The game will be available to watch to a…
Observations from Day 17 of Saints camp: An inconsistent offense, question marks at tackle
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
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IRVINE, Calif. — The New Orleans Saints didn’t need to have joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers to find out if their starting offense would struggle against a top-tier defense.
Dennis Allen addresses Alvin Kamara's recent absence from Saints practice
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — Alvin Kamara left practice earlier this week with back tightness and has not yet returned — and New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen reiterated that is why his star running b…
The Saints lose out on one of the NFL's best available free agents — to the rival Falcons.
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. —The New Orleans Saints courted free agent safety Justin Simmons, establishing contact with him in the late spring, hosting him on a free agent visit at their temporary Souther…
Saints rookie Taliese Fuaga leaves practice with an injury. Here's what he's dealing with.
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — New Orleans Saints rookie Taliese Fuaga left practice Thursday with a back injury, coach Dennis Allen said.
Jeff Duncan: A history lesson from Drew Brees tells us not to panic about the Saints offense
- BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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IRVINE, Calif. — You might have heard that the Saints are installing a new offense.
How Saints WR Samson Nacua's family prepared and inspired him for his next big opportunity
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — Samson Nacua’s résumé from the last few years includes stints working at an Italian restaurant in Utah, at a buddy’s warehouse and some jobs in flooring and construction.
Proving grounds: How the Saints' final period of practice is aimed at developing prospects
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
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IRVINE, Calif. — The final eight minutes of practice are the ones most important to the first- and second-year players on the New Orleans Saints.
Jeff Duncan: It's too early to give up on Trevor Penning. But the clock is ticking.
- BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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IRVINE, Calif. — You’re probably wondering about Trevor Penning.
Saints camp observations: Highly competitive day brings out best in Derek Carr
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
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IRVINE, Calif. — After canceling joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers earlier in the week, the New Orleans Saints’ 16th training camp practice was one of their most competitive yet.
Dennis Allen addresses Saints RB Kendre Miller's status after his early critique in camp
- BY PATRICK MAGEE | Staff writer
When New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller left the first practice of training camp with a hamstring injury, Dennis Allen offered a blunt critique of the second-year pro.
Drew Brees, Saints WR Rashid Shaheed share wholesome moment rooted in a 5th grade encounter
- BY PATRICK MAGEE | Staff writer
New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees is no stranger to receiving an autograph inquiry, but Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed had to offer up one of the more unique requests the retired quart…
Is it time to give up on Penning? More Rattler-Haener talk: Eric Asher on Dattitude, Ep. 266
- BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
How much more do we need to see at right tackle? Has Penning lost his confidence? Fans want Rattler, but is it the right time? Can defense carry Saints?
Saints Insider discusses: Cam Jordan lining up on the inside? Time to replace Trevor Penning?
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The Saints Insider podcast returned Tuesday live from Southern California, where Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras and columnist Jeff Duncan played a game of "buy or sell" with the 2024…
What more can Cam Jordan do in Year 14? He and the Saints are about to find out.
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — This is the season of more.
Rookie LB Jaylan Ford is finally on the field, and the Saints are throwing a lot on his plate
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — This probably wasn't how Jaylan Ford envisioned the start of his professional football career.
Observations from Day 15 of Saints camp: It might be time to worry about Trevor Penning
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
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IRVINE, Calif. — The New Orleans Saints continue to support Trevor Penning with their words and actions.
Saints waive FB Zander Horvath to make room for more defensive back depth
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
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IRVINE, Calif. — With several members of their defensive secondary nursing injuries, the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted rookie cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement on Tuesday.
WATCH: Several Saints return to practice, but Kamara leaves. And how did Derek Carr look?
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After a day off, the New Orleans Saints resumed training camp Tuesday in Irvine, California, with their latest practice.
Alvin Kamara misses Saints practice with an injury. Here's what the RB is dealing with.
- BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. -- New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed practice Tuesday with back tightness, coach Dennis Allen said.
Jeff Duncan: The epic super fans series headlines my list of all-time favorite Saints stories
- BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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There's no shortage of great stories on the New Orleans Saints beat.
Who has the edge in Saints position battles? Let's check in at the 3-week mark of camp.
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — There were several unsettled positions for the New Orleans Saints when they arrived in Southern California nearly three weeks ago, but after more than a dozen practices and a …
How many games will the New Orleans Saints win this season?
- by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
New Orleans Saints fans got their first taste of winning football this season over the weekend. Rookie Spencer Rattler led a late comeback as the visitors beat the Arizona Cardinals, 16-14, ou…
The PFF grades are in for Saints' 1st preseason game. Was Trevor Penning as bad as it seemed?
- By ZACH EWING | Staff Writer
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The New Orleans Saints' first-team offense had some rough moments in the team's first preseason game Saturday at the Arizona Cardinals.
Rattler vs. Haener debate with Who Dats, Saints O-Line woes and solid D on Dattitude, Ep. 265
- BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Did either QB cement No. 2 spot? Is the ‘Rat Train’ completely out of control? How bad was Trevor Penning’s performance? 1st-team D showing off.
Justin Simmons left the Saints without a contract. Now he's visiting their top rival.
- BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
IRVINE, Calif. — Last week, the New Orleans Saints hosted one of the top free agent players in Southern California, meeting with Justin Simmons and talking about his potential role with the team.
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