Tre'Quan Smith
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram hands a ball to a fan before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Saints aim to preserve playoff hopes vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints focused on playoff push after outbreak set them back

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 06:31 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight

By Brett Martel Dec. 27, 2021 11:28 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike and fullback Chris Board (49) tackle Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Saints scratch OT Armstead, Miami deactivates CB Williams

Dec. 27, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, right, speaks with New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General manager Mickey Loomis, left, before the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints 12/2/2021

Dec. 02, 2021 07:57 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) plays against the New Orleans Saints against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sliding Saints sticking with steady Siemian at QB for now

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2021 08:22 PM EST

Tennessee Titans fullback Tory Carter (44) reaches for the ball after New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris, not shown, fumbled a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Carter recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Saints share mix of bitterness, optimism after close loss

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Tennessee Titans players carry flags as they take the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 11:43 AM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alex Armah (40) celebrates his touchdown with running back Mark Ingram (14) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Adaptable Saints take on Falcons with a new starting QB

By Brett Martel Nov. 04, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, center, sits on the bench with teammates during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Baltimore. Thomas says he won't be able to play this season because of complications related to his recovery from offseason ankle surgery. Saints coach Sean Payton said Thomas will need an additional procedure, but he also credited Thomas' work ethic during his rehabilitation and said the setback had nothing to do with the receiver's approach to his recovery. Thomas posted comments about his setback on social media Wednesday, Nov. 3. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Saints’ Thomas out for season after setback; Hill practices

By Brett Martel Nov. 03, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27

By Brett Martel Oct. 31, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes to running back Alvin Kamara (41) for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Saints again rode Kamara's dynamism to a needed victory

By Brett Martel Oct. 26, 2021 08:26 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Saints' week off comes as slew of key players near return

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Dwayne Washington in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kamara's dynamism helps Saints passing game get into a flow

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2021 08:10 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) celebrates after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints finally return home, and with an evolving identity

By Brett Martel Sep. 27, 2021 05:31 PM EDT