Mickey Loomis
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks during the NFC head coaches availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Saints primed to cash in on Payton trade during NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 20, 2023 07:10 PM EDT

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

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

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Pressure building on Saints, Raiders as they meet in Week 8

By Brett Martel Oct. 27, 2022 07:52 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 08, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
GM hires give NFL bright spot in diversity, but work remains

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) runs after a reception during the NFL football team's training camp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Thomas returns from injury absence with 'no regrets'

By Brett Martel Jul. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

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

Saints' Tyrann Mathieu happy to be back home

By Les East May. 04, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled as a college star at LSU. So,...

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Saints head coach Dennis Allen recently said Hill, who lost a preseason battle with Jameis Winston to be the successor to Drew Brees a year ago, would focus on tight end and special teams this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
After major trade, Saints to be key players in NFL draft

Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Quarterback Matt Corral passes during a drill at the Mississippi football pro day in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
After trade, Saints look to draft offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Saints adding defensive end Charlton, defensive back Evans

Apr. 04, 2022 10:23 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to free-agent contracts with defensive end Taco Charlton and defensive back Justin Evans, general manager...

Saints sign veteran QB Dalton as possible Winston backup

Mar. 29, 2022 06:52 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Saints have signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, giving New Orleans a second experienced signal-caller behind returning starter Jameis...

FILE - New York Jets' Marcus Maye plays in the team's NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 24, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. The New Orleans Saints say former Jets safety Maye has agreed on a three-year, free-agent contract with New Orleans. The move was announced by the club shortly after the NFL's 2022 free agency period began on Wednesday, March 16. (AP Photo/Winslow Towson, File)
Saints, safety Marcus Maye, agree on 3-year free-agent deal

By Brett Martel Mar. 16, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints new head coach Dennis Allen speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Allen foreshadows continuity, but with his own spin

By Brett Martel Feb. 08, 2022 07:29 PM EST

FILE - 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. On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted Allen to head coach. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AP sources: Saints tab Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton

By Brett Martel Feb. 07, 2022 07:04 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis walks the sidelines during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as a candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton, he also emphasized his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Saints GM compliments Flores as coaching search continues

By Brett Martel Feb. 02, 2022 06:14 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis walks the sidelines during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as a candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton, he also emphasized his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Saints GM Loomis: Allen among candidates to replace Payton

By Brett Martel Jan. 28, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Sean Payton, center left, leaves with general manager Mickey Loomis following an NFL football press conference announcing his resignation as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Sean Payton steps down as coach after 16 years

By Brett Martel Jan. 25, 2022 02:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Chris Wormley (95) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 05:19 PM EST