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Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Under pressure: Chargers, Herbert look to minimize sacks

By Joe Reedy Nov. 30, 2022 08:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Chargers have won 3 straight, but defense still needs work

By Joe Reedy Oct. 18, 2022 08:04 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-20. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints gratified to close tough season with meaningful game

By Brett Martel Jan. 03, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Seahawks without starters Lewis, Taylor versus Saints

Oct. 25, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting guard Damien Lewis and pass rusher Darrell Taylor against the New Orleans Saints. ...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton makes a point during during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Length of Saints' displacement uncertain as Week 1 begins

By Brett Martel Sep. 06, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

Saints enter draft with holes at all levels of defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
28. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) LAST SEASON: The Saints won the NFC South for a fourth consecutive season, and made the playoffs for the...

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Jameis Winston, DE Trey Hendrickson, DT Sheldon Rankins, LB Craig Robertson, DB PJ...

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

New Orleans Saints' Michael Thomas (13) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Darius Slay (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Saints receiver Thomas to miss rest of regular season

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Saints tackle Armstead on COVID-19 list, out vs. Broncos

Nov. 28, 2020 05:34 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints placed starting left tackle Terron Armstead on their COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, leaving him ineligible for...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 12:38 PM EST

Raiders down top 2 right tackles for game vs. Saints

Sep. 21, 2020 06:58 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are without their top two right tackles against the New Orleans Saints. Starter Trent Brown and...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Brees, humbled Saints look to rebound against Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 14, 2019 03:14 PM EST

This Jan. 23, 2019 photo shows NFC tackle Andrus Peat in action during Pro Bowl NFL football practice in Kissimmee, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says Peat had surgery to repair a broken arm on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 and is expected to be sidelined about six weeks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the extent of Peat’s injury and his surgical repair has not been announced. ESPN first reported those details. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
AP source: Peat has surgery on broken arm, out about 6 weeks

By Brett Martel Nov. 13, 2019 05:57 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton greets the players during warm-ups during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints need Bridgewater to validate their effort to keep him

By Brett Martel Sep. 16, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints

By Brett Martel Aug. 09, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints rookie center Erik McCoy (78) talks with offensive line coach Dan Roushar during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Saints coach Sean Payton stopped short of declaring top draft choice McCoy the starting center in the preseason opener. Yet, if recent practices are any indication, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound rookie out of Texas A&M has as good a chance as anyone to open the season snapping the ball to 40-year-old, record-setting quarterback Drew Brees. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints preseason opener brings big snaps for center hopefuls

By Brett Martel Aug. 07, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

These photos provided by their respective schools shows prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft. Top row from left are: Garrett Bradbury, N.C. State; A.J. Brown, Ole Miss; Josh Jacobs, Alabama; Erik McCoy, Texas A&M; Kaleb McGary, Washington and Irv Smith Jr., Alabama. Bottom row from left are: . Deionte Thompson, Alabama; Devin White, LSU; Christian Wilkins, Clemson; Andraez "Greedy" Williams, LSU; Jonah Williams, Alabama and Quinnen Williams, Alabama (AP Photo)
Saints trade up 14 spots, draft Texas A&M center Erik McCoy

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2019 08:46 PM EDT