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Saints cut tight end Coby Fleener: source

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By Josh Katzenstein

NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints signed Coby Fleener two years ago hoping he could be the next in a line of highly productive tight ends in Sean Payton's offense.

Instead, in two seasons, Fleener struggled to make an impact that matched his five-year, $36 million contract, and on Monday, the team released him, according to a league source.

Fleener in 2016 finished with 50 catches for 631 yards with three touchdowns, but much of that production came when the team was trailing late in games. In Fleener's first training camp, Payton noted that he needed time to adjust to the offense.

In 2017, Fleener had 22 catches for 295 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games before a concussion forced him onto injured reserve. He had a reduced role in the offense as the team turned more to blocking-focused tight ends Josh Hill and Michael Hoomanawanui. ...

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Taliese Fuaga snubbed of an PFWA All-Rookie Team appearance

  • News source: Jeremy Trottier
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The Professional Football Writers of America completed their yearly All-Rookie teams and awards recently, and with that, we got to see who they believed were the best first-year players at each position. The New Orleans Saints did not particularly have many candidates as most of their rookies either got less than a full season of playing time or none at all, however, Taliese Fuaga and Kool-Aid McKinstry broke that mold.

Considering McKinstry played in 14 of the 17 games, it is hard to make an argument for him despite having a very solid season. His development was rapid and as he got...
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Why the Saints should lean on this underrated DB more often in 2025

  • News source: Jeremy Trottier
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The New Orleans Saints in recent years have been exceptional at evaluating and bringing in defensive back talent. Draftees like Marshon Lattimore, Alontae Taylor, Paulson Adebo, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and even back to Kenny Vaccaro and Malcolm Jenkins among many others have cultivated their defensive backs room for a significant amount of time now.

Additionally, they have been outstanding at finding quality talents among the undrafted free agent pool, such as Rashid Shaheed, Deonte Harty, Malcolm Roach, Carl Granderson, Justin Hardee, Wil Lutz, Pierre Thomas, Garrett Hartley, and more.

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Cameron Jordan on why Saints had to make a change at DL coach

  • News source: Jeremy Trottier
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The New Orleans Saints had a difficult 2024 season, to put it lightly, and one of the more notable issues on the team was the defensive line’s struggles. The unit was solid at generating pressure, and occasionally was around league-average in the sacks department. However, when it came to run defense, things got ugly. Here are some key stats that predominantly start with the defensive line:

This poor performance led to defensive line coach Todd Grantham being re-assigned out of the position, and ultimately ended up moving on to become the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.

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Super Bowl IX: The rise of the Steel Curtain

  • News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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Saints owner Gayle Benson earns humanitarian award

  • News source: Crissy Froyd
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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is well-known for her contributions to the New Orleans community, and her efforts have not gone unrecognized.

And one of the latest honors she received came from prominent NFL agent Leigh Steinberg, who recently pinned her as his winner of the 2025 Humanitarian Award.

“She has been a champion of community and charity in the New Orleans area,” Steinberg wrote on social media. “We give these awards to highlight the philanthropic activities of figures in the world of the NFL.”

Benson has been honored with a multitude of awards as of late, including...
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Saints free agent preview: CB Paulson Adebo, stay or go?

  • News source: Jeremy Trottier
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The New Orleans Saints have an exceptionally interesting offseason coming up, with quite a few free agents hitting the market from their 2024 roster and minimal cap space at the moment to work with. Granted, there are very few free agents who are key contributors to the team, as many have been locked up previously by the front office, but there are a select few who have had large roles in recent years.

One such player is cornerback Paulson Adebo, who is set to hit the open market after his rookie deal expired. After a major leg injury during the 2024 season, he is one of the more...
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Saints coaching candidate is a 'name to watch' for the Jaguars

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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The Jacksonville Jaguars had their eyes set on Liam Coen as their next head coach. The New Orleans Saints have shown no interest in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, but they are interested in Joe Brady.

With Aaron Glenn joining the New York Jets, that leaves the Saints, Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders as the remaining openings. Ben Johnson and Liam Coen are off the board, Brady could be seen as the next best offensive option.

The Jaguars, specifically, are searching for an offensive minded coach to pair with Trevor Lawrence, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Coen...
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Jaguars’ coaching search directly impacts the Saints

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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The Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching search has been a rollercoaster ride over the last few days and the latest turn could benefit the New Orleans Saints.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen was connected to the Jaguars as their top target alongside Robert Saleh. When Coen stepped away from the Jaguars’ coaching race on his own volition, it was reported the Jaguars may consider Joe Brady.

It didn’t take long before Jacksonville and Coen found their way back to each other. All it took was the Jaguars firing Trent Baalke. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports talks are going as...
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Which coach candidates should Saints pursue after losing out on Aaron Glenn?

  • News source: John Sigler, Jeremy Trottier, Darrion Gray, Jonny
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Who should the New Orleans Saints turn to after Aaron Glenn picked the New York Jets? The Saints are still searching for a head coach along with a couple of other teams — at writing, that group includes the Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys. New Orleans got a head start on all of them by firing their coach at midseason, but they’ve had little to show for all that extra time on their hands.

Our staff writers picked which head coach candidate ought to be Plan B for the black and gold:
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Super Bowl LIX community events to make lasting, positive impact in New Orleans

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Super Bowl LIX will leave a lasting impact on the New Orleans community through nearly 40 charitable events and activations, fostering meaningful engagement and creating a positive philanthropic legacy that endures long after the big game.
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Former Saints RB Reggie Bush reveals who he would pick as NFL MVP

  • News source: Crissy Froyd
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Former Saints running back Reggie Bush has his own opinions on who should be the next NFL MVP, something that has been a subject of controversy.

The primary players being considered are Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Also in consideration are quarterbacks Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) and Jared Goff (Detroit Lions).

Perhaps controversially, Bush said he would eliminate another famous Louisiana name from the race. That is former LSU quarterback Burrow, who is up against the fact that...
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Sean Payton challenges Nick Saban on his story of how Drew Brees ended up with Saints

  • News source: BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
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Former Saints head coach Sean Payton took to social media Wednesday to challenge legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban on his recollection of how Drew Brees ended up in New Orleans in 2006.
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Saints to interview Weaver today, Kafka Friday, per reports

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The New Orleans Saints are picking up where they left off with their search for a new head coach following a historic snowstorm in the city that grounded a lot of flights for potential candidates.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is flying in on Thursday for an in-person interview on Friday, while New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is flying in on Friday for an in-person interview on Saturday.

The Black and Gold are also expected to conduct second interviews with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and...
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8-time Pro Bowler considered forcing his way out of New Orleans

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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Cameron Jordan has been a Saint for the last 14 years, and has often expressed a desire to finish his career with the New Orleans Saints. His father, Steve Jordan, played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings, and the younger Jordan hoped to do the same. But for the first time in his career, his hope wavered.

The 2024 season was a frustrating one for Jordan, especially early on. One of the notable low moments of the season came after the Saints’ loss on the road to the Carolina Panthers. Instead of joining his teammates in the locker room, Jordan was spotted walking alone down a...
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