Demario Davis
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/2020

Jan. 05, 2020 01:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (28) tries to break free from Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Wagner was named to The Associated Press' All-Pro Team for the fifth time. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
McCaffrey a double All-Pro pick; Gilmore, Thomas unanimous

By Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2020 12:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, then-New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England. The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Payton: Saints doing due diligence on receiver Antonio Brown

By Brett Martel Dec. 27, 2019 03:25 PM EST

Saints-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 11:59 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (12-3) at CAROLINA (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 11 1/2 ...

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, and cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. (35) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Saints' mental, physical toughness tested in latest win

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2019 06:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 11:35 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints 12/16/2019

Dec. 16, 2019 08:23 PM EST

Colts-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 01:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (6-7) at NEW ORLEANS (10-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Saints by 7 1/2 ...

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) carries on a touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) jumps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) as Tannehil scores a touchdown on a 21-yard run in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Gore still going, passes Sanders on rush list

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans, LA. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Panthers-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 01:00 PM EST
CAROLINA (5-5) at NEW ORLEANS (8-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Saints by 8 RECORD VS....

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates with defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) after Davis intercepted a pass by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Run-stuffing, big-play defense making Saints a tough out

By Brett Martel Nov. 18, 2019 08:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, right, congratulates New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians says struggling Buccaneers won’t give up on season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 18, 2019 08:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Run defense issues highlight total breakdown for Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 11, 2019 10:59 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees lwarms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 11:49 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
All eyes on Brees as surging Saints host emerging Cardinals

By Brett Martel Oct. 24, 2019 09:41 PM EDT