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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

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Saints defense hopes for a better rush vs. Falcons QB Ryan

By Les East Jan. 05, 2022 08:33 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

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

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. Allen was filling for Sean Payton as head coach after Payton was diagnosed with Covid-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Hill, Davis, 9 others are back, Williams to reserve

Dec. 29, 2021 08:20 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike and fullback Chris Board (49) tackle Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Saints scratch OT Armstead, Miami deactivates CB Williams

Dec. 27, 2021 07:15 PM EST

New York Jets defenders try to tackle New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints at New York Jets 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 01:29 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Allen throws for 4 TDs as Bills beat hobbled Saints, 31-6

By Brett Martel Nov. 25, 2021 11:36 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Trevor Siemian passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:11 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints' mistakes cost chance to make up room in NFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 14, 2021 06:52 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

New Orleans Saints running back Alex Armah (40) celebrates his touchdown with running back Mark Ingram (14) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Adaptable Saints take on Falcons with a new starting QB

By Brett Martel Nov. 04, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Seahawks without starters Lewis, Taylor versus Saints

Oct. 25, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting guard Damien Lewis and pass rusher Darrell Taylor against the New Orleans Saints. ...

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