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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

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) and fullback Ricky Ortiz (30) celebrate Kamara's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Saints finish 13-3 but miss out on first-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 04:59 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Clayton Geathers (26) and Anthony Walker (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Going for it: Saints could clinch 1st-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2019 06:07 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, and cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. (35) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Saints' mental, physical toughness tested in latest win

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2019 06:22 PM EST

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders (26) is tackled by New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jenkins: Sorry for offending people, happy to be a Saint

By Brett Martel Dec. 18, 2019 07:17 PM 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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates with teammate T.Y. Hilton (13) after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Colts receiver Hilton active for vs. Saints.

Dec. 16, 2019 07:20 PM EST

Colts-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 01:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (6-7) at NEW ORLEANS (10-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Saints by 7 1/2 ...

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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame player Tony Gonzalez before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 07:49 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans, LA. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Panthers-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 01:00 PM EST
CAROLINA (5-5) at NEW ORLEANS (8-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Saints by 8 RECORD VS....

New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Evans held in check as Saints beat Bucs 34-17

By Mark Didtler Nov. 17, 2019 07:22 PM EST