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New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) laughs with long snapper Zach Wood (49) during the NFL football team's training camp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Hill: Return to utility role 'makes perfect sense'

By Brett Martel 21 hrs ago

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. Saints new head coach Dennis Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints' 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

By Brett Martel Aug. 02, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner moves against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Saints 2021 first-round draft choice Turner says he still feels a bit like a rookie with a lot to prove after injuries largely derailed his maiden NFL campaign. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Saints' 2021 top pick Turner making plans to prove himself

By Brett Martel Jul. 29, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints first camp under Allen features fortified roster

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Winston, Thomas show up at workout; Kamara absent

By Les East May. 26, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Saints head coach Dennis Allen recently said Hill, who lost a preseason battle with Jameis Winston to be the successor to Drew Brees a year ago, would focus on tight end and special teams this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
After major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft

Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Quarterback Matt Corral passes during a drill at the Mississippi football pro day in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
After trade, Saints look to draft offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE -Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton throws during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The move gives New Orleans a second experienced signal-caller behind returning starter Jameis Winston. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Eagles, Saints swap several draft picks, including 2023 1st

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 04, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Saints sign veteran QB Dalton as possible Winston backup

Mar. 29, 2022 06:52 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Saints have signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, giving New Orleans a second experienced signal-caller behind returning starter Jameis...

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Malik Willis' act of kindness makes him darling of combine

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 03, 2022 11:17 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left, celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted Allen to head coach. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AP sources: Saints tab Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton

By Brett Martel Feb. 07, 2022 07:04 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis walks the sidelines during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as a candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton, he also emphasized his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Saints GM compliments Flores as coaching search continues

By Brett Martel Feb. 02, 2022 06:14 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) is hit by New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) causing Davis to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints weathered adversity in 2021, competitive to the end

By Brett Martel Jan. 10, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

An injured Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs grimaces as he is attended to by Seahawks training and medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Seahawks' Diggs carted off field; Saints' Hill hurts foot

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 08:44 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2022 07:44 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram hands a ball to a fan before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
The Latest: Raiders beat Chargers with playoff spot on line

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 12:08 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Playoff hopes on line for Hill, Saints against Ryan, Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:55 PM EST