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Saints draft Tennessee DB Alontae Taylor in 2nd round

By Les East Apr. 29, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints turned their attention to defense in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting defensive back Alontae Taylor out of...

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

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

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Panthers' QB change provides only a brief spark, not a win

By Guerry Smith Jan. 02, 2022 10:04 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:55 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 12/27/2021

Dec. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (16) reacts after scoring on a 55-yard touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Bucs look to clinch NFC South against nemesis Saints

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2021 07:00 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill looks back as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saints made most of better health and a struggling opponent

By Brett Martel Dec. 13, 2021 06:24 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saints face Jets, look to end first 5-game skid under Payton

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2021 03:09 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) works in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints' Hill seizing starting QB role, damaged digit and all

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2021 08:24 PM EST

Tennessee Titans fullback Tory Carter (44) reaches for the ball after New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris, not shown, fumbled a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Carter recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints share mix of bitterness, optimism after close loss

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defenders Jayon Brown (55) and Jackrabbit Jenkins (20) break up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (14) on a 2-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The play preserved the Titans' 23-21 win. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Titans' NFL-best winning streak now 6, edge Saints 23-21

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 14, 2021 04:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints without Kamara, Gardner-Johnson, Armstead vs. Titans

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, center, reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AFC leading Titans host Saints looking for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 12:51 PM EST

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates a fourth down stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints competitive, but inconsistent at season's midpoint

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2021 06:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence lies on the field after he was injured in a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars dodge injury scare to Lawrence during upset win

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 07:58 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25

By Brett Martel Nov. 07, 2021 04:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ryan looking for committee approach to fill in for WR Ridley

By Charles Odum Nov. 03, 2021 04:07 PM EDT