Sheldon Rankins
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

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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees chasing more history as Saints visit Tannehill, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 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) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injury-plagued Saints brace for visit from desperate Colts

By Brett Martel Dec. 12, 2019 08:35 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 ...

Saints place defensive linemen Davenport, Rankins on IR

Dec. 11, 2019 08:46 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have place starting defensive linemen Sheldon Rankins and Marcus Davenport on injured reserve. ...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) pursue in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2019 07:29 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 10:15 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 9 New York Giants at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m. Eli Manning makes his first start since Week 2...

Bucs' Mike Evans hurts hamstring on TD catch

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:34 PM EST
Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans caught a 61-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and injured his hamstring on the play. Evans...

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

File-This Sept. 24, 2019, file photo shows New Orleans Saints' Manti Te'o (51) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Teo has a new perspective on life and football. The New Orleans Saints could find out Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, how Teo’s outlook affects his performance in a high-stakes clash with San Francisco that will decide who has the inside track to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. With fellow linebackers Kiko Alonso (thigh) and A.J. Klein (knee) missing practice on Wednesday and their playing status unclear, the newly signed Teo participated in an NFL practice for the first time since last season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Teo returns to Saints defense for high-stakes tilt vs 49ers

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. Ryan was sacked nine times in the game. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints showcased depth, dynamism in clinching NFC South

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 04:35 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

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Run defense issues highlight total breakdown for Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 11, 2019 10:59 PM EST

El quarterback Drew Brees (9), de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, es capturado por el defensive end Vic Beasley, de los Falcons de Atlanta, en el partido de la NFL en Nueva Orleáns, el domingo 10 de noviembre de 2019. (AP Foto/Rusty Costanza)
Saints sunk by stagnant offense, defensive penalties

By Guerry Smith Nov. 10, 2019 07:57 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Surging Saints, free-falling Falcons match up after byes

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2019 12:52 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Saints hit bye week gratified by their resilience, balance

By Brett Martel Oct. 31, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel (4) prepares to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Saints look to keep rolling with Bridgewater against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 17, 2019 07:26 PM EDT