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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is still debating whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and believes the decision be left to personal choice. Allen shared his views Wednesday, April 7, 2021 during an hour-long interview on The Ringer podcast hosted by Kyle Brandt, when asked about the NFL electing not mandate its players to be vaccinated. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Bills' Allen: vaccine decision should be personal choice

By John Wawrow Apr. 07, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a reception against Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they'll be released in moves that will save the club nearly $20 million against the NFL's salary cap, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 because the transactions were not yet official. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Buzz over Bills' offense lured Sanders to sign with Buffalo

By John Wawrow Mar. 19, 2021 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a reception against Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they'll be released in moves that will save the club nearly $20 million against the NFL's salary cap, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 because the transactions were not yet official. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Bills agree to sign receiver Sanders; retain OL Boettger

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the Vince Lombardi trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Free-agent pickups have made a difference for some champions

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 16, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and will be charged $19 million in dead money to their cap for the deal. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
EXPLAINER: How 'dead money' lives, as NFL free agency begins

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Jameis Winston, DE Trey Hendrickson, DT Sheldon Rankins, LB Craig Robertson, DB PJ...

Saints cut cornerback Janoris Jenkins in latest salary dump

Mar. 11, 2021 04:16 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have released starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins in yet another roster moved aimed at helping the club get below...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) makes the catch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) defends during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021

By Brett Martel Jan. 18, 2021 08:12 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, right, runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

By Brett Martel Jan. 17, 2021 10:03 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 05:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees makes a face while warming up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 03:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scratches his head on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philly Special gives way to QB quagmire for Doug Pederson

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 02:15 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Saints rout Panthers 33-7 to earn No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs

By Steve Reed Jan. 03, 2021 07:34 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook scores between Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris, left, and cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Saints first-year receiver Emmanuel Sanders is trying to reach his fourth Super Bowl with a fourth different team.(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
Sanders, Saints looking like a good match as playoffs near

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2020 07:30 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 25, 2020 10:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

By Brett Martel Dec. 25, 2020 08:10 PM EST