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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Brees, humbled Saints look to rebound against Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 14, 2019 03:14 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints survived latest bout with poor two-minute defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL 2019: NFC South rivals looking to end Saints' 2-year run

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, in Cincinnati. The NFC South’s reputation as the NFL’s most balanced division has taken a hit. The New Orleans Saints’ two-year run as division champion, including a dominant showing in 2018, has left other teams eager to prove there is still parity in the South. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
NFL 2019: Saints aim to overcome past playoff devastation

By Brett Martel Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts after a touchdown carry by running back Alvin Kamara, not pictured, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in New Orleans. The NFC South’s reputation as the NFL’s most balanced division has taken a hit. The New Orleans Saints’ two-year run as division champion, including a dominant showing in 2018, has left other teams eager to prove there is still parity in the South. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians calls a play during an NFL football training camp practice in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers make their preseason debut under Bruce Arians, the latest coach to take a crack at ending the team's long playoff drought on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Familiarity for several Saints when they play Vikings

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints rookie center Erik McCoy (78) talks with offensive line coach Dan Roushar during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Saints coach Sean Payton stopped short of declaring top draft choice McCoy the starting center in the preseason opener. Yet, if recent practices are any indication, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound rookie out of Texas A&M has as good a chance as anyone to open the season snapping the ball to 40-year-old, record-setting quarterback Drew Brees. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints preseason opener brings big snaps for center hopefuls

By Brett Martel Aug. 07, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Saints Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:40 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 26, Metairie, Louisiana LAST YEAR: 13th season with QB Drew Brees running coach Sean Payton's...

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M offensive lineman Erik McCoy runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. McCoy is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Saints GM Loomis: Draft trades true to team philosophy

By Brett Martel Apr. 27, 2019 10:20 PM EDT

These photos provided by their respective schools shows prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft. Top row from left are: Garrett Bradbury, N.C. State; A.J. Brown, Ole Miss; Josh Jacobs, Alabama; Erik McCoy, Texas A&M; Kaleb McGary, Washington and Irv Smith Jr., Alabama. Bottom row from left are: . Deionte Thompson, Alabama; Devin White, LSU; Christian Wilkins, Clemson; Andraez "Greedy" Williams, LSU; Jonah Williams, Alabama and Quinnen Williams, Alabama (AP Photo)
Saints trade up 14 spots, draft Texas A&M center Erik McCoy

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2019 08:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts to a call during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, in New Orleans. The Saints have no time to waste if they want to win another Super Bowl with record-setting quarterback Drew Brees under center _ which is why three of their top four 2019 draft slots have already been traded away. The Saints aren’t slated to pick until late in the second round _ 62nd overall _ because they largely mortgaged the top of this year’s draft in hopes of winning it all last season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Saints await to make 1st pick in 2nd round of NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts to a call during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, in New Orleans. The Saints have no time to waste if they want to win another Super Bowl with record-setting quarterback Drew Brees under center _ which is why three of their top four 2019 draft slots have already been traded away. The Saints aren’t slated to pick until late in the second round _ 62nd overall _ because they largely mortgaged the top of this year’s draft in hopes of winning it all last season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Saints' 2019 draft options limited by past deals

By Brett Martel Apr. 18, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

Saints Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:39 AM EDT
62. NEW ORLEANS (14-4) LAST SEASON: Saints tied best regular-season mark in franchise history, and came agonizingly close to their second Super Bowl...

FILE- In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Two people familiar with the decision say Unger, the New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl center, is retiring after 10 NFL seasons. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, March 16, 2019, because the transaction has not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Saints-Cardinals 12/18/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

Saints, free agent OL Nick Easton agree to 4-year contract

Mar. 17, 2019 11:55 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and former Minnesota Vikings interior offensive lineman Nick Easton have agreed on a four-year contract. ...

FILE- In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Two people familiar with the decision say Unger, the New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl center, is retiring after 10 NFL seasons. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, March 16, 2019, because the transaction has not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Saints Pro Bowl center Unger retiring after 10 seasons

By Brett Martel Mar. 16, 2019 06:19 PM EDT

In this Oct. 8, 2018 file photo New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, second left, celebrates his touchdown carry with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) and center Max Unger (60) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans. The Saints have all five starters on their recently banged-up offensive line practicing as they prepare for their playoff opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Terron Armstead says he was encouraged by his practice in more than two weeks. But he isn’t yet certain he’ll play as he tries to come back from a chest injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, file)
Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints 10/8/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) prepares to work against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Some might argue the center is the most indispensable player on the roster, the player who mans the only position guaranteed to touch the ball on every play. He calls the shots for the line and gets the action going. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP Exclusive: NFL centers seeing shorter career longevity

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Rams-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2019 03:45 PM EST
LOS ANGELES RAMS (14-3) at NEW ORLEANS (14-3) Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 3½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Los...

In this Oct. 8, 2018 file photo New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, second left, celebrates his touchdown carry with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) and center Max Unger (60) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans. The Saints have all five starters on their recently banged-up offensive line practicing as they prepare for their playoff opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Terron Armstead says he was encouraged by his practice in more than two weeks. But he isn’t yet certain he’ll play as he tries to come back from a chest injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, file)
Recently banged-up Saints line showing signs of healing

By Brett Martel Jan. 09, 2019 08:39 PM EST