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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) watch from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo.By joining the Dolphins, Brissett embraced a No. 2 role behind Tua Tagovailoa, who is being groomed as a potential franchise quarterback — unless Houston's Deshaun Watson goes on the trade block, and Miami pursues him. Either way, Brissett will likely be on the bench at age 28. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett prepares for life after the NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 15, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees makes a face while warming up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Saints rout Panthers 33-7 to earn No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs

By Steve Reed Jan. 03, 2021 07:34 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook scores between Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris, left, and cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 PM EST

FILE - Driver Bubba Wallace wears a Black Lives Matter shirt as he prepares for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Martinsville, Va., in this Wednesday, June 10, 2020, file photo. In a most unusual year already thrown into chaos by the coronavirus pandemic, many athletes took unprecedented steps when a nationwide reckoning on race spilled into the streets of American cities after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, while in Minneapolis police custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 29, 2020 01:41 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

NFL stars joined students in virtual chats about racism

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2020 01:52 AM EST
For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce,...

Chiefs visit Saints for potential Super Bowl preview

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 01:31 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (12-1) AT NEW ORLEANS (10-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 3 ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians congratulates quarterback Tom Brady (12) after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Scott Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
On Football: No excuse for being unready for December games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 14, 2020 02:26 AM EST

New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill (7) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles' Javon Hargrave (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Saints sunken by 'flat' half and play call Payton wants back

By Brett Martel Dec. 13, 2020 09:55 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 03:16 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool)
Jalen Hurts gets first start vs. Saints, NFL's No. 1 defense

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 10, 2020 05:20 PM EST

New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) hits Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jenkins among surging Saints' leaders as he returns 'home'

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2020 07:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (14) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:10 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7), starting in place of an injured Drew Brees, hugs team owner Gayle Benson before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) makes the catch ahead of Denver Broncos defensive back Kevin Toliver (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons

By Brett Martel Nov. 19, 2020 07:16 PM EST

Surging Falcons to test Saints while Brees is injured

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:37 AM EST
ATLANTA (3-6) at NEW ORLEANS (7-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 7 1/2 RECORD VS...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kentavius Street (95) sacks quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday, from the heavy hit on the play. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2020 09:15 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) tries to evade New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2020 07:55 PM EST