New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks Washington defensive tackle Tim Settle
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Saints continue to bolster their offensive line, adding two veteran free agents on Monday per reports
By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI
Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports that the New Orleans Saints are signing veteran offensive linemen Shane Lemieux and Justin Herron on Monday.
Lemieux, who turns 27 on May 12, has been in the NFL for four seasons. He played collegiately at Oregon, where he was back-to-back 1st Team All-Pac 12 and a 1st Team All-American in 2019 as a guard for one of the more productive offenses in the country.
The New York Giants selected Lemieux with a fifth-round choice in the 2020 NFL Draft. He'd win the starting job at left tackle midway through the year as a rookie, finishing 2020 with 12 game appearances and nine starts. Early into the 2021 campaign, Lemieux was knocked out for the season after just one game with a knee injury.
Lemieux was hit by the injury bug again in 2022. A turf toe injury kept him out of all but one contest. Lemieux suffered a torn biceps early last year, again ending his season after only four games. ...
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SAINTS 2024 DRAFT PICKS:
> RD. 1, Pick #14; OT - Taliese Fuaga, Oregon St. | Discussion
> RD. 2, Pick #41; CB - Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama | Discussion
> RD. 5, Pick #150; QB - Spencer Rattler, SC | Discussion
> RD. 5, Pick #170; WR - Bub Means, Pitt | Discussion
> RD. 5, Pick #175: LB - Jaylan Ford, Texas | Discussion
> RD. 6, Pick #199: DT - Khristian Boyd, N. Iowa | Discussion
> RD. 7, Pick #239: OL - Josiah Ezirim, E. Kentucky | Discussion
2024 UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS SIGNINGS:
Breaking! - 2024 Saints UDFA class Signings
2024 Saints UDFA class is underway. Most fun part of draft season.Updating the thread as the Saints’ UDFA signings comes in:
saintsreport.com
ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE):
> Nick Underhill: Undrafted players signed by the Saints
ARTICLES FROM SAINTS NEWS NETWORK/SI:
> Ross Jackson: Saints Sign Absolute Steal In Versatile UDFA Tight End With Real Chance To Earn Roster Spot
> John Hendrix: Previewing the Saints Undrafted Rookie Free Agent Class
> Bod Rose: Taliese Fuaga Was The Logical Draft Choice For The New Orleans Saints
> John Hendrix: Saints Undrafted Rookie Free Agent, Tryout and Camp Invites Tracker
OTHER SOURCES:
> Pro Football Network: Saints Final NFL Draft Grades 2024: Saints Add Early Starters Taliese Fuaga, Kool-Aid McKinstry
> AtoZ Sports: 3 overreactions to the New Orleans Saints' 2024 NFL Draft class
> Bleacher Report: ESPN: Broncos, Falcons Liked Spencer Rattler the Most Amid Rumors on NFL Draft Slide
> AtoZ Sports: Saints draft pick goes viral for emotional reaction to getting picked by New Orleans
> Sportskeeda: 3 reasons why reality show QB1 may have led to Spencer Rattler's slide in the 2024 NFL Draft
OTHER SAINTS RELATED NEWS:
NFL Draft grades roundup: Does Saints 2024 class get an A+?
The New Orleans Saints mostly exercised patience in their approach to the 2024 NFL draft, and the analysts took notice. See more on WWL and Audacy.
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Saints' Shane Lemieux: Joining up with Saints
Saints' Shane Lemieux: Joining up with Saints
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Saints 2024 Draft Breakdown: An A+ grade and reason for excitement | Inside Black & Gold
The New Orleans Saints have their 2024 NFL Draft class set, so is it as big a win as the analysts are claiming it to be? Get a full breakdown of this year’s class in the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold.
www.audacy.com
UNI's Khristian Boyd on being drafted by New Orleans - KIWA Radio
Former UNI defensive lineman Khristian Boyd says playing for the Panthers has prepared him for the next level. Boyd was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by […]
kiwaradio.com
Saints beat the Falcons at their own game by drafting Spencer Rattler
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the New Orleans Saints added a nice value pick in the fifth round when they nabbed Spencer Rattler out of South Carolina.
whodatdish.com
New Orleans Saints agree to terms with multiple undrafted free agents
Following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints announced the signings of multiple undrafted free agents.
www.brproud.com
Everything to know about how Kool-Aid McKinstry got his nickname
DURING the 2024 NFL Draft, Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry was selected to join the New Orleans Saints as the 41 draft pick. Football fans nationwide have been wondering where McKinstry got h…
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Saints signed G Shane Lemieux and LT Justin Herron
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Adam Schefter Says Character Concerns Were Not The Biggest Reason For Spencer Rattler's NFL Draft Slide
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler tumbled in the NFL Draft, falling to the fifth round of the selection process. He was finally picked up on the event's
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Nick Saban on new Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry: 'I love this guy'
If you’re a defensive back with Nick Saban firmly in your corner, you must be doing something right. That’s the case with new Saints rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry. See more on WWL and Audacy.
www.audacy.com
Watch: Saints 7th round pick's draft reaction will make you want to run through a wall
The New Orleans Saints made seven picks in the 2024 draft and every one had their own unique, emotional way to react to the news that their NFL dreams would be coming true. See more on WWL and Audacy.
www.audacy.com
Saints sign UDFA DE Trajan Jeffcoat
Jeffcoat played for both Arkansas and Missouri.
www.canalstreetchronicles.com
Five Things to Know About the Saints for Monday, April 29 | Gameday Playbook
Saints conclude NFL draft adding 7 draft selections and 16 undrafted free agents
www.neworleanssaints.com
Kool-Aid to Release New Limited Edition Flavor in Honor of New Orleans Saints Draft Pick
Ohhh, yeah!!!
973thedawg.com
Did The Saints Get a Steal On This Quarterback In the NFL Draft?
The New Orleans Saints did follow through on the projections that they would take a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft.
1130thetiger.com
NFL Analyst Doesn’t Hold Back On Saints Rookie Spencer Rattler
The 2024 NFL Draft saw the New Orleans Saints taking a pragmatic approach, focusing on strengthening key positions often overlooked but essential for building a solid team foundation.
www.yardbarker.com
Saints Draft Recap: Taliese Fuaga
The NFL Draft concluded on Saturday and the New Orleans Saints selected seven college players to join their ranks. Four of the team’s seven picks came on the offensive side of the ball, including first-round pick, Offensive Tackle, Taliese Fuaga. Taliese Fuaga Accolades: 2023 FWAA, 247Sports...
thenichollsworth.com
Despite Impressive Spring Game, Shedeur Sanders Faces Tough Challenge as Saints’ New CB Makes Bold Statement on Jalen Milroe
Shedeur Sanders' draft stock may experience turbulence as a newly drafted NFL cornerback predicts Jalen Milroe will be the top QB prospect next year.
www.essentiallysports.com
Everything we know about quarterback Spencer Rattler
COLLEGE football star Spencer Rattler played for both the Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina Gamecocks before moving onto the NFL. Spencer Rattler showed off his skills in a Netflix sports doc…
www.the-sun.com
PODCASTS & VIDEO:
.. 2024 Saints Draft Recap Show | 2024 NFL Draft
.. Did the Saints’ draft really deserve an A+? And what's next?
.. Saints New OC Klint Kubiak talks Offense | New Orleans Saints
.. Saints Sr. Offensive Asst. Rick Dennison talks Role, Kubiak | New Orleans Saints
.. REACTION: What The Saints COULD HAVE DONE In This Draft!!
.. Did the Saints Find Future Stars in NFL Draft? | Off the Bench Saints Reaction Video
.. REACTION: Saints 2024 Draft Class | Bama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, SC QB Spencer Rattler
.. Saints draft class: love it or hate it? The hits, the misses & the intrigue
.. Mel Kiper’s 2024 NFL Draft Grades For New Orleans Saints
.. State of the Saints Podcast: Did Spencer Rattler's Past Affect his Draft Stock?
.. UDFA Dallin Holker to be The Next George Kittle ??!!
.. REACTION: Saints NFL Draft Winners Or Losers?! | New Orleans Selection Breakdown!
.. Dattitude (233): Grading 2024 Saints draft, Kool-Aid, Spencer Rattler
.. Sean Fazende breaks down the Saints 2024 NFL Draft
.. Saints 2024 Draft Breakdown: A+ Grades and A Ton to Be Excited About | Inside Black & Gold
.. Katherine Terrel talks Saints Draft 2024
.. Saints Select Possible Marshon Lattimore Replacement At CB In NFL Draft! | QB Of The FUTURE?!
.. Will Spencer Rattler Be The Future QB1 For The Saints??? (Hurricane Mike 15th B-Day)
.. Complete 2024 #Saints Draft Analysis: Picks, Undrafted Gems & more!
.. NFL UDFA Tracker: Top 20 Undrafted Free Agent Signings After 2024 NFL Draft
.. #Saints Block Party Podcast Reviews 2024 Saints Draft Class
> SAINTS DISCUSSION BOARD
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