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By John Sigler | SaintswireThis week’s regular New Orleans Saints free agent workout features some big names, one bigger than the rest: former Dallas Cowboys superstar Dez Bryant. But is Bryant really a better option than his competition? Per NFL Network reports, the other two receivers are...

By John Sigler | SaintswireNFL power rankings voters are finicky as ever in 2018, and that’s crystal-clear in this offering from USA Today’s Nate Davis. Davis is one of the few writers to not knock the New Orleans Saints for fielding such poor defense – for once, somebody remembers to give...

By John Sigler | SaintswireHere’s some small vindication for New Orleans Saints fans. The NFL’s senior vice president of officiating, Al Riveron, admitted that referees botched a call against the Saints per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. The play in question was a roughing the passer penalty on...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints created a minor uproar among fans on Wednesday by waiving tailback Boston Scott, the team’s fourth rookie draft pick to be waived this summer. Fortunately, Scott cleared waivers per NFL.com’s Herbie Teope: ...View...

By John Sigler | SaintswireA pair of New Orleans Saints offensive linemen were honored in Pro Football Focus’s preseason Team of the Week: starting right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, and reserve interior offensive lineman Will Clapp. New Orleans was the only team to have multiple representatives on...

By: John Sigler | 4 hours agoThe Cincinnati Bengals made their latest confusing personnel decision on Sunday by releasing longtime starting safety George Iloka. The Bengals are spinning this move as a financial consideration, as it saves them a little over $5 million in salary cap space. It...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints have made it through two of their four preseason games and closed out training camp for 2018, so here’s an updated projection for the 53-man roster: Offense (25)Quarterback (3): Drew Brees, Tom Savage, and Taysom HillI really hoped that...

By John Sigler | SaintswireNew Orleans Saints fans and the larger community of NFL Draft enthusiasts were taken aback when Rick Leonard was drafted in this year’s fourth round. And while coaches have taken issue with Leonard’s day-in, day-out work ethic during training camp, there’s little to...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe final practice session of New Orleans Saints training camp is upon us. The 2018 Saints camp has been a fun experience, with rookies like wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith showing up with big play after big play and newcomers such as linebacker Demario Davis quickly...

By John Sigler | SaintswireNew Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn has something of an eye for talent. He’s done a great job the last few years working with young defensive backs, teaching them to discipline their eyes and perfect their footwork. While Marshon Lattimore probably...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints will need someone to fill in for Mark Ingram during the two-time Pro Bowler’s month-long suspension, and it looks like third-year back Jonathan Williams is in the lead position.Williams won fans over with his go-ahead score over the...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints drafted Marcus Davenport to give the pass rush a shot in the arm, but don’t be surprised when Alex Okafor contributes more in 2018. Okafor won the starting job opposite Cameron Jordan last season and played out of his mind, only to see his...

Boston ScottBy John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints are hosting a Fan Fest tonight at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium, with festivities opening at 5:30 p.m. CST and practice kicking off at 7 p.m. It looks to be a great time for fans in attendance. Now that you know what’s going on, where...

By John Sigler | SaintswireNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had an interesting comparison in mind during today’s post-training camp practice media availability. He was still trying to wrap his head around a beautiful interception made by second-year safety Marcus Williams, and only...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe team at Pro Football Focus do a great job evaluating every snap for every player, so they’re as good a judge as any to rank the NFL’s receiving units. And wouldn’t you know it, they think the New Orleans Saints have one of pro football’s top 10 pass-catching...

By John Sigler | SaintswireIt’s too early for this but it’s happening anyway. Here’s my take on which 53 New Orleans Saints will make the 53-man opening day roster on the eave of preseason exhibition against the Jacksonville Jaguars: Offense (24)Quarterbacks (2): Drew Brees and Taysom Hill...

By John Sigler | SaintswireBreaking news: the New Orleans Saints have adopted a new slogan for the 2018 season, posted boldly at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana. Take a look:It’s kind of an odd message, but it makes sense. Proving the analysts calling New...

By John Sigler | SaintswireA small defensive back prospect from a small school goes undrafted and signs with the nearest team to make them an offer. They go through fierce competition in training camp for a roster spot and initially get buried on the depth chart. The cornerback makes a couple...

By John Sigler | SaintswireThe New Orleans Saints have built a very good roster for the 2018 season. Training camp practices have been intense contests between the offense and defense, with multiple players standing out in big ways. These few players are so good, in fact, that they should be...

By John Siglar - Sportswire - USA TodayI’ll be blunt: New Orleans Saints rookie Marcus Davenport missing practice after exiting Monday’s session (players had Tuesday off) is not good. But that’s exactly what happened Wednesday as reported by Mike Triplett of ESPN, who explained that Davenport...

By John Sigler | SaintswireBreakout Guy: Sheldon Rankins. In year one, Rankins was slow to find pressures but luckily turned most of them into sacks. In year two, he struggled to finish but was a frequent visitor into opposing backfields. Now we’re in year three, and it’s time for him to put...