Dennis Allen
Derek Carr, second right, the new quarterback of the New Orleans poses with Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, right, head coach Dennis Allen, left, and owner Gayle Benson, second left during an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Metairie, La., Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Saints QB Carr embracing chance to 'reinvent' himself

By Brett Martel Mar. 11, 2023 06:08 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. Kamara, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons and co-defendants Darrin Young and Percy Harris pleaded not guilty in state court in Nevada on Thursday March 2, 2023, to charges they beat a man unconscious at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub before the NFL’s 2022 Pro Bowl. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Saints have key positions to shore up in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 02:17 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two people familiar with the agreement said Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

By Brett Martel Mar. 06, 2023 01:15 PM EST

Saints name Woods, Grantham among 5 new assistants

Feb. 15, 2023 06:21 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints hired Joe Woods as defensive coordinator and Todd Grantham as defensive line coach Wednesday. Saints coach...

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Carr said he will not extend the Feb. 15, 2023, deadline to help facilitate a trade from the Raiders. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP sources: Derek Carr to visit Saints on Wednesday

By Mark Anderson And Brett Martel Feb. 07, 2023 08:44 PM EST

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