Mickey Loomis
Terry Fontenot, left, and New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis watch Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Ala., in this Jan. 20, 2015, photo. The Atlanta Falcons have named Terry Fontenot the team’s general manager. The 40-year-old Fontenot becomes Atlanta’s first Black general manager after spending 16 seasons with division rival New Orleans. (Evan Woodbery/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Falcons name Saints' Terry Fontenot as general manager

By Charles Odum Jan. 19, 2021 08:40 AM 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)
Chargers-Saints a sentimental showdown for QB Brees

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The versatile Kamara, who is entering his fourth pro season out of Tennessee, gained 1,330 yards from scrimmage last season with five touchdowns rushing and one receiving. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Saints' Kamara focused on his health and team, not contract

By Brett Martel Aug. 10, 2020 06:33 PM EDT

Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker Ellis

Aug. 07, 2020 07:20 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list,...

FILE - In this Thursday, May 26, 2016 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with general manager Mickey Loomis during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says unusual circumstances surrounding this pandemic-altered NFL season haven't changed high expectations; the Saints seek a fourth-straight playoff appearance. Loomis says it's an advantage that he and coach Sean Payton have worked together since 2006 and that there has been little turnover on the staff or roster recently. Loomis spoke Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Payton: Saints expanding on NFL pandemic protocols

By Brett Martel Aug. 05, 2020 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Payton prefers not to use term “training camp” to describe how he’s trying to prepare his club for this pandemic-altered NFL season. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Saints' Payton: More 'live' football planned this preseason

By Brett Martel Jul. 29, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, May 26, 2016 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with general manager Mickey Loomis during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says unusual circumstances surrounding this pandemic-altered NFL season haven't changed high expectations; the Saints seek a fourth-straight playoff appearance. Loomis says it's an advantage that he and coach Sean Payton have worked together since 2006 and that there has been little turnover on the staff or roster recently. Loomis spoke Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Loomis: Virus uncertainty doesn't alter Saints' high goals

By Brett Martel Jul. 28, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

Saints sign four draft picks as rookies report for camp

Jul. 27, 2020 04:29 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints signed their four 2020 draft picks to four-year contracts on Monday, the day rookie were scheduled to report for...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo (56) chases a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Chickillo has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Saints after playing the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal was announced Saturday, May 23, 2020, by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Saints adding ex-Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo

May. 23, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Saints add versatile running back, returner Montgomery

May. 15, 2020 06:40 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran running back Ty Montgomery, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday. The...

Saints bring back reserve lineman Omameh

May. 14, 2020 06:38 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has re-signed offensive lineman Patrick Omameh. The 6...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Larry Warford (67) blocks against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the recent NFL draft. Warford's termination was announced by general manager Mickey Loomis on Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard Warford

By Brett Martel May. 08, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

Saints add veteran defensive lineman Hunt

May. 01, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed free-agent defensive end Margus Hunt on Friday. The 6-foot-8, 295-pound Hunt is a...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 25, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Saints trade up twice in third round to take Baun, Trautman

By Brett Martel Apr. 24, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Saints cancel offseason program amid coronavirus concerns

By Brett Martel Apr. 22, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

Saints keep reserve rusher, special teams regular Washington

Apr. 16, 2020 08:04 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have re-signed reserve running back and special teams regular Dwayne Washington, general manager Mickey Loomis said...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The need for a wide receiver is obvious and the talent level at the position in next week’s NFL draft is deep so the expectation is the Philadelphia Eagles will select a guy to catch Carson Wentz’s passes in the first round. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
For Saints, draft could help end recent run of playoff pain

By Brett Martel Apr. 16, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft in Nashville, Tenn. In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday, April 6, 2020, and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft. The guidelines include no group gatherings. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, FIle)
NFL going with virtual format for upcoming draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 06, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Saints agree to re-sign free agent cornerback P.J. Williams

Apr. 02, 2020 03:10 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to bring back free agent cornerback P.J. Williams. General manager Mickey Loomis said...