Teddy Bridgewater
Carolina Panthers NFL football team new head coach Matt Rhule talks to the media during a news conference at the teams practice facility, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers' Matt Rhule faces major quarterback decision

By Steve Reed Jan. 08, 2020 05:09 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) bows his head with teammates for amount of silence for Carley McCord, a local sports journalist and in-game host for the Saints, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Payton: Saints identifying ways to shore up 13-win squad

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2020 08:22 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Amid hotshot passers, old men Brady and Brees roll on

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 01:33 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Ravens, Saints, Seahawks are top 3 teams in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Dec. 17, 2019 06:52 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints crush Colts 34-7

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2019 11:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Plenty of QBs with a pedigree should be available in 2020

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 13, 2019 10:29 AM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) on a 16-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Michael Thomas giving Saints a big return on investment

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2019 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 15, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes' return; Packers hold on

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to running back Brian Hill, not pictured, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons stun first-place Saints, 26-9

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2019 04:20 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Surging Saints, free-falling Falcons match up after byes

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2019 12:52 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) scores a touchdown while Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) tackles during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL halfway awards: Russell Wilson AP's clear MVP favorite

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 08, 2019 12:00 PM EST

Drew Brees, quarterback de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, envía un pase ante los Cardinals de Arizona, el domingo 27 de octubre de 2019 (AP Foto/Gerald Herbert)
Brees-led Saints offense at its healthiest since Week 2

By Brett Martel Nov. 06, 2019 08:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gestures toward an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Several teams are tanking, penalties are wrecking the flow of games, some of the biggest stars have been sidelined, the new pass interference rule appears to have been adapted only to quiet the uproar that started after last season's NFC Championship game, and even though ratings are up, it all looks like one big mess on TV. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Yellow flags, red flags, black eyes for NFL's 100th season

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 05, 2019 03:10 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Streaking Saints intent on keeping momentum off bye week

By Guerry Smith Nov. 04, 2019 08:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Saints hit bye week gratified by their resilience, balance

By Brett Martel Oct. 31, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) calls out an audible from the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
With Brees back, Saints poised for big things

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2019 08:39 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Saints triumphant in Brees' return, top Cardinals 31-9

By Brett Martel Oct. 27, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...