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FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The Eagles ended their season with a 17-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saints bring back safety Jenkins as free agency opens

By Brett Martel Mar. 18, 2020 08:31 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) returns a fumble recovery as Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pursues in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints have 4 starters who are entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2020 03:26 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) bows his head with teammates for amount of silence for Carley McCord, a local sports journalist and in-game host for the Saints, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Payton: Saints identifying ways to shore up 13-win squad

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2020 08:22 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tom Brady, Drew Brees exit early in changing of the QB guard

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2020 04:16 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2020 05:52 PM EST

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) watches his game-winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Vikings, like Texans, work OT to advance in NFL playoffs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2020 05:06 PM EST

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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) lines for a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Saints eager to tackle tougher road to Super Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2019 07:18 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates with running back Latavius Murray (28) after Kamara scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints chasing NFC's top seed rally to beat Titans 38-28

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 02:12 AM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Saints QB Brees in vintage form as playoffs approach

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2019 04:46 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints crush Colts 34-7

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2019 11:18 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton calls out from the sideline in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' aggressiveness backfires in loss to 49ers

By Bradley Handwerger Dec. 08, 2019 08:48 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a fumble by Alvin Kamara in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Garoppolo's 4 TD passes help 49ers top Saints, 48-46

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2019 05:05 PM EST

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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates a 61-yard touchdown play with Marshal Yanda during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: QBs Ryan, Jackson, Lock shine in NFL's Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 11:05 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints, 49ers clash with top NFC seeding in the balance

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2019 09:16 PM EST