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Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the 11th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Saints use first-round draft picks to fill offensive needs

By Guerry Smith Apr. 28, 2022 11:18 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) is hit by New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) causing Davis to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints weathered adversity in 2021, competitive to the end

By Brett Martel Jan. 10, 2022 06:54 PM EST

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

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Jordan, Saints' defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 07:42 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

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. Allen was filling for Sean Payton as head coach after Payton was diagnosed with Covid-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Hill, Davis, 9 others are back, Williams to reserve

Dec. 29, 2021 08:20 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike and fullback Chris Board (49) tackle Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Saints scratch OT Armstead, Miami deactivates CB Williams

Dec. 27, 2021 07:15 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before the team;s NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans on Oct. 3, 2021. The rookie out of Notre Dame, selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, is expected to take his first regular season NFL snaps on Monday night against Miami. A COVID-19 outbreak affecting more than a dozen Saints players including quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian left the Saints little choice but to elevate Book to a starting role this week. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)
Saints' Book hails 'unbelievable opportunity' to make debut

By Brett Martel Dec. 24, 2021 07:29 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts' Nelson on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2021 10:56 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fumbles the football after getting hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints putting big win over Brady's Bucs in perspective

By Brett Martel Dec. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to clinch NFL South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:26 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

By Brett Martel Dec. 15, 2021 06:05 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Struggling Saints look to get right versus skidding Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) works in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints' Hill seizing starting QB role, damaged digit and all

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2021 08:24 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Keanu Neal (42) and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham (93) tackle New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints sinking fast during hard-luck campaign

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2021 03:11 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) leaps over Dallas Cowboys free safety Damontae Kazee (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Hill's promising start for Saints flames out late vs Cowboys

By Guerry Smith Dec. 03, 2021 01:49 AM EST