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New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cameron Jordan discusses team performance after an NFL football game against Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan.8, 2022, in New Orleans. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Saints' Jordan wins appeal, critical of NFL's process

By Brett Martel Jan. 19, 2023 06:59 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sits on the bench before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. The value the New Orleans Saints place on stability influenced the club's decision to retain Dennis Allen as coach following a 7-10 record this season, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, while addressing several matters related to the front office's offseason work.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints GM Loomis seeks stability, and value for Payton

By Brett Martel Jan. 13, 2023 04:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) returns an interception for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Allen: Saints 'not as far off as maybe some might think.'

By Brett Martel Jan. 09, 2023 07:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
For Saints, Panthers results matter in season finale

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2023 04:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The Saints won 20-10. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Late-season winning streak is meaningful for Saints' Allen

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2023 07:47 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saints beat Eagles, but late push not enough for playoffs

By Dan Gelston Jan. 01, 2023 06:10 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Mailata helps Gardner Minshew up after throwing an incolplete pass in the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Eagles try to strengthen playoff spot; Saints play for one

By Dan Gelston Dec. 29, 2022 03:36 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is pressured by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Ben Stille (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Gritty play shows Saints not ready to quit on tough season

By Brett Martel Dec. 26, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates his touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Brrr-owns, Saints set to battle each other, frigid elements

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2022 04:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Bradley Roby, right, recovers a fumbled ball against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Brett Duke/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Saints still striving for first consecutive wins this season

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2022 07:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) reacts between plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Jordan assails NFL for accusation he faked foot injury

Dec. 12, 2022 05:34 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) reacts between plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
AP source: Saints fined for violating rule on faking injury

Dec. 10, 2022 05:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) carries against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson in the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Saints' bye comes as an all-but-lost season winds down

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2022 06:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) scores on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes

By Brett Martel Dec. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) late in the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Dec. 06, 2022 01:21 AM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, middle, fumbles the ball between San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, left, and linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kamara's fumbles lead to Saints 1st shutout loss in 21 years

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 09:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against New Orleans Saints defensive end Malcolm Roach during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers top Saints 13-0, first to blank New Orleans since 2001

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 07:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2022 09:46 AM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

By Brett Martel Nov. 21, 2022 08:17 PM EST