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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs through drills during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints preseason opener features 1st-rounders Olave, Penning

By Brett Martel Aug. 11, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker catches a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's facility in Metairie, La., July 29, 2022. The second-year receiver is facing a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, the league announced Tuesday, Aug. 2. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL suspends Saints receiver Kawaan Baker for 6 games

Aug. 02, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) runs after a reception during the NFL football team's training camp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Thomas returns from injury absence with 'no regrets'

By Brett Martel Jul. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson reported to his first training camp with the Browns on Friday, July 22, 2022, still not knowing how long he'll be their starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL teams open camp with biggest question still unanswered

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints coach Allen 'more comfortable' in head role this time

By Brett Martel Jul. 26, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints first camp under Allen features fortified roster

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders agree to 2-year extension with Hunter Renfrow

By Josh Dubow Jun. 10, 2022 12:06 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the field during warmups at the start of an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Landry: It's 'a breath of fresh air to be back home'

By Les East Jun. 02, 2022 05:36 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Winston, Thomas show up at workout; Kamara absent

By Les East May. 26, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Olave eager to team with Thomas in Saints' rebuilt pass game

By Les East May. 14, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. Free agent Landry, a five-time Pro Bowler, is joining the New Orleans Saints. The eight-year veteran confirmed the move on Twitter on Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
Free agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry joining Saints

May. 13, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave takes selfies with fans 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/Jae C. Hong)
Saints add a big playmaker along with depth in NFL draft

By Les East Apr. 30, 2022 10:24 PM EDT

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

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 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

FILE - Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 6, 2022. Gordon is a potential pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in next week’s NFL draft as the team seeks depth at the cornerback position. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Super Bowl runner-up Bengals seeking cornerbacks, line depth

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Quarterback Matt Corral passes during a drill at the Mississippi football pro day in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
After trade, Saints look to draft offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. Winston arguably tops the list of free agents because New Orleans appeared on track to make the playoffs to start the post-Drew Brees era when Winston's season ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
AP Source: Winston agrees to return to Saints on 2-year deal

By Brett Martel Mar. 21, 2022 05:57 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. Winston arguably tops the list of free agents because New Orleans appeared on track to make the playoffs to start the post-Drew Brees era when Winston's season ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Saints enter free agency with quarterback a top priority

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Scoring in NFL takes biggest drop in more than 40 years

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2022 02:55 AM EST