Wil Lutz
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 coach Allen 'more comfortable' in head role this time

By Brett Martel Jul. 26, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) and running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrate their touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints expect to be 'peeking' at scoreboard against Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 06, 2022 12:26 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, both offensive tackles vs. Eagles

Nov. 19, 2021 05:44 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes to running back Alvin Kamara (41) for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Saints again rode Kamara's dynamism to a needed victory

By Brett Martel Oct. 26, 2021 08:26 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Slumping Seahawks host rested Saints in key NFC matchup

By Tim Booth Oct. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Off bye Saints look for 2nd straight win on road at Seahawks

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Saints' week off comes as slew of key players near return

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown against New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle to win in overtime during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The Giants won 27-21. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints disappointed after folding in 'Domecoming' defeat

By Guerry Smith Oct. 03, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) celebrates after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints finally return home, and with an evolving identity

By Brett Martel Sep. 27, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton makes a point during during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Length of Saints' displacement uncertain as Week 1 begins

By Brett Martel Sep. 06, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton makes a point during during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Saints enter 2021 with plenty of uncertainty, and intrigue

By Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Saints seek 5th straight playoff season, but with a new QB

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) New faces: TE Nick Vannett, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE Payton Turner, LB Pete Warner, CB Paulson Adebo, P Blake...

Saints cut Amukamara, waive Maher among several roster moves

Aug. 17, 2021 03:16 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designation, coach Sean Payton...

FILE - New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) is shown during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, in this Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, file photo. Lutz has scheduled surgery to a repair a core muscle injury and it is unclear if he'll return in time for the regular season. Lutz announced the procedure with a post on social media and Saints coach Sean Payton said the Saints would have to work out kickers and sign a new one “at least" for the preseason.Lutz, who has played in every game for New Orleans since making the team as an undrafted rookie out of Georgia State in 2016, was the only kicker on the roster heading into Monday's, Aug. 9, 2021, practice. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Saints kicker Lutz having surgery for core muscle injury

By Brett Martel Aug. 09, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 05:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries against Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time

By Brett Martel Jan. 11, 2021 07:03 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Thomas in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 12:22 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears not sweating how they reached postseason

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 04, 2021 06:34 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Javon Hargrave, left, sacks New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Saints' Payton cites failures in "all phases" in Philly loss

By Brett Martel Dec. 14, 2020 06:56 PM EST