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FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks to the members of the media in Charlotte, N.C., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo. The NFL will consult an advisory committee made up of former coaches, general managers and players on such issues as postponing, moving or even canceling games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first New Orleans Saints draft since the retirement of all-time leading NFL passer Drew Brees might not include a quarterback. But a cornerback could be in the cards. Saints coach Sean Payton says the two Saints QBs under contract could very well be part of the club’s long-term future. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Saints mindful of holes beyond QB in first post-Brees draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 23, 2021 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to throw as he is brought down by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches will be the decisive factor in their divisional-round playoff clash.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more

By Brett Martel Jan. 13, 2021 08:59 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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

By Brett Martel Dec. 20, 2020 08:21 PM EST

CORRECTS DATE Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints 12/20/2020

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints win 7th straight, beat Falcons in Hill's first start

By Brett Martel Nov. 22, 2020 04:36 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Saints ride 5-game win streak into clash with 49ers

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:35 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-5) at NEW ORLEANS (6-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Saints by 6 ½ ...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates a turnover during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Tampa, Fla. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 38-3. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints' defensive front gaining steam at season's midpoint

By Brett Martel Nov. 11, 2020 08:15 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3

By Fred Goodall Nov. 08, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 08:10 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 04:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Saints' offense gets back to Payton-Brees era norm

By Brett Martel Oct. 05, 2020 08:52 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, right, celebrates after defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) sacked Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Packers' Adams, Clark and Saints' Onyemata, Davenport out

Sep. 27, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get away from Detroit Lions' Will Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Saints' Thomas out, Packers' Adams doubtful for Sunday

Sep. 25, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders 9/21/2020

Sep. 21, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Saints also have had very little turnover on coach Payton’s staff. The coordinators and most position coaches remain the same. Having so many familiar faces remain in an organization coming off three straight NFC South titles should only help in a year when a global pandemic has wiped out traditional offseason programs and preseason games. “I do think the continuity can provide us that advantage,” Payton said.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)
Saints see Super Bowl as the only bar for success in 2020

By Brett Martel Aug. 27, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Saints seek playmaker to bolster Super Bowl credentials

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:58 AM EDT
24. NEW ORLEANS (13-4) LAST SEASON: Saints weathered record-setting QB Drew Brees’ five-game absence with hand injury to match franchise...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 12:01 PM EDT