Sheldon Rankins
FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ronald Blair (98) playsd during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., in this Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, file photo. The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Ronald Blair, a favorite of coach Robert Saleh from their days together with the San Francisco 49ers. The addition of Blair on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, bolsters a defensive line that is considered a strength of the Jets. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Jets sign Saleh favorite Blair to add depth to D-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh looks on during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets kick off rookie camp with 'high energy' Saleh in charge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Saints add Huggins to depleted interior defensive line

May. 06, 2021 07:32 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Albert Huggins in a move that addresses a position where the club lost two prominent...

FILE - New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, file photo. Jets standout defensive lineman Quinnen Williams broke a bone in a foot and is expected to have surgery and be sidelined 8-10 weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. Williams was hurt last week during on-field workouts at the team's facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, the person told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the Jets didn't announce the injury. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
AP source: Foot sidelines Jets' Quinnen Williams 8-10 weeks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 04, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

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)
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need

By Brett Martel May. 01, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

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

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...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) moves out of the pocket under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets added experience and depth on both sides of the ball with their latest moves in free agency. The team announced Wednesday, March 24, 2021 it signed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry, who'll provide an already formidable D-line a veteran pass-rushing presence. The Jets also agreed to terms on a one-year contract with running back Tevin Coleman. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets sign DE Curry, agree on deal with RB Coleman

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 24, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) stretches during NFL football training camp in Metairie, La. The New York Jets reached an agreement with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The contract is worth up to $17 million, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 21, 2021 on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.(David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File)
AP source: Jets agree to terms with former Saints DT Rankins

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 21, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

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...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) makes the catch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) defends during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021

By Brett Martel Jan. 18, 2021 08:12 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands off to running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate

By Brett Martel Jan. 14, 2021 06:59 PM EST

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 wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries against Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time

By Brett Martel Jan. 11, 2021 07:03 PM EST

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

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

Dec. 20, 2020 04:36 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 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 York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) celebrates with teammates, including wide receiver wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) after scoring 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)
Saints enter season's second half as prime contenders

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