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By John Sigler | Saints Wire

The New Orleans Saints offensive line, one of the league’s deepest and most talented groups, got a little stronger on Wednesday when the team agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Baltimore Ravens starter James Hurst. While the Saints have not yet made the signing official, which will require a corresponding roster move, it’s likely just a formality and fans should expect to see Hurst in the mix once training camp rolls around. Here are seven facts to know about the newest addition to New Orleans:

1. Hurst is a Tar Heels alum

Named All-ACC in 2011 (second-team), 2012 and 2013 (first-team). Hurst tied a school record with 48 starts at left tackle.

2. Hurst wore a lot of hats in Baltimore

While left tackle is his natural position (16 starts in the NFL), Hurst started more games at left guard (19) for the Ravens while also playing right tackle and guard, and tight end in jumbo sets.

3. Hurst's 2020 season will start with a suspension

Sidelined the first four weeks due to a performance-enhancing substances policy violation, Hurst can join the Saints before their Week 5 Chargers game.

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By John Sigler | Saints Wire

The New Orleans Saints revealed the specific times and dates for their 2020 preseason schedule, which will see them fly out for away games at the brand-new LoFi Stadium (visiting the Los Angeles Rams) and the historic Heinz Field (for a nationally-broadcast game with the Pittsburgh Steelers). After that two-game road series, the Saints will return to New Orleans to host the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins in subsequent weeks.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2020 Saints preseason:

Week 1: at Los Angeles Rams, Friday, Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. CT

This year’s preseason opener won’t kick off until 9 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 14, so maybe keep a pot of coffee ready. While Drew Brees probably won’t take the field in this one — he waited until Week 3 to make his preseason debut last year — there will still be plenty to watch out for, primarily the progress made by backup quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston. And the Rams’ shining new stadium should certainly catch the eye.

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By Jaylon Thompson | 247 Sports

The New Orleans Saints are heading into this season looking to advance further in the NFL playoffs after early exits in recent years. The NFC South has gotten stronger with the addition of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in the division. The former Patriots joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the offseason.

Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen realizes the talent in the division. The Saints will play three potent offenses in the Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers twice this season.

In a recent interview with Saints senior writer John DeShazier, Allen discussed how the Saints' defense is focused on fine-tuning details of their overall scheme.

“What we really said during the offseason was, 'How are we going to do these things better? And how are we going to teach these things better?' And that's really where our focus has been. It's been about really fine-tuning all the little details to everything that we're doing defensively, from verbiage, terminology to techniques and fundamentals.”

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By Chris Hagan | FOX 8

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - As part of the ownership group of Main Squeeze Juice Company, former Saints receiver Marques Colston admits that staying open throughout the COVID-19 crisis has not been easy.

“It’s been tough,” says Colston. “Every industry, every company has probably been affected in some form or fashion, and we were no different. The one advantage that we did have is that many of our locations have drive-thru access. So that allowed for most of our locations to stay open.”

During which time, they made the most of their resources. Being a company that specializes in all-natural, healthy ingredients, they quickly realized that their immune-boosting juices could be a powerful donation to healthcare workers on the front lines.

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By Andrew Holleran | The Spun

The New Orleans Saints have reportedly added to their offensive line depth ahead of the 2020 regular season.

New Orleans has reportedly signed former Ravens offensive lineman James Hurst. The Saints and the former Baltimore starter reportedly have a one-year deal.

Hurst, 28, played collegiately at North Carolina. He went undrafted coming out of college and signed with Baltimore. The former Tar Heels lineman became a full-time starter at left guard in 2017, starting all 16 games. He agreed to a four-year contract extension following that season.

The Ravens demoted Hurst during the 2019 season. He received a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances in early 2020. Baltimore released him on March 16.

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