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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu happy to be back home

By Les East May. 04, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled as a college star at LSU. So,...

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 - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Buck, Aikman going from Fox to ESPN's 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. Winston arguably tops the list of free agents because New Orleans appeared on track to make the playoffs to start the post-Drew Brees era when Winston's season ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Saints enter free agency with quarterback a top priority

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:43 PM EST

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Feb. 24, 2022 07:30 PM EST

New Orleans Saints new head coach Dennis Allen speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Allen foreshadows continuity, but with his own spin

By Brett Martel Feb. 08, 2022 07:29 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

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 Loomis: Allen among candidates to replace Payton

By Brett Martel Jan. 28, 2022 03:15 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Stephen Jones, center, and Owner Jerry Jones, right, are seen on the sidelines before a wild card NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Cowboys owner says sought-after DC Dan Quinn staying put

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks to reporters after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. The Saints won 23-13, clinching a playoff berth. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, that the 58-year-old Payton was stepping down. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move was not going to be announced until a media availability later in the day.(AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 12/24/2017

Jan. 25, 2022 02:59 PM EST

Sean Payton, center left, leaves with general manager Mickey Loomis following an NFL football press conference announcing his resignation as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Sean Payton steps down as coach after 16 years

By Brett Martel Jan. 25, 2022 02:31 PM EST

AP source: Super Bowl-winning coach Sean Payton has informed the New Orleans Saints that he's stepping away

Jan. 25, 2022 02:03 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — AP source: Super Bowl-winning coach Sean Payton has informed the New Orleans Saints that he's stepping away. ...

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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 10, 2022 10:01 AM 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

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 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