1 month ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are moving on to Week 2 sounding more emboldened than disappointed by their season-opening loss to Detroit.
"We're in a good place," Saints veteran safety Justin Reid said Monday, a day after the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions. "When we click on all cylinders, it's evident what we can do."
After erasing a three-touchdown deficit in the second half, the Saints matched the Lions' touchdown in overtime and tried to win the game with a 2-point conversion that failed when second-year quarterback Tyler Shough's pass fell incomplete.
"A lot of teams would have folded," Reid said. "That's not the way that we're built."
Second-year coach Kellen Moore said the Saints "get to learn a lot from that game."
#orleans #loss #overtime #game
"We're in a good place," Saints veteran safety Justin Reid said Monday, a day after the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions. "When we click on all cylinders, it's evident what we can do."
After erasing a three-touchdown deficit in the second half, the Saints matched the Lions' touchdown in overtime and tried to win the game with a 2-point conversion that failed when second-year quarterback Tyler Shough's pass fell incomplete.
"A lot of teams would have folded," Reid said. "That's not the way that we're built."
Second-year coach Kellen Moore said the Saints "get to learn a lot from that game."
#orleans #loss #overtime #game
2 months ago
It is time for Week 3 of Iowa high school football in the state of Iowa for the 2026 season.
Week 3 will feature a full state of games play on Sept. 11.
The big showdown in Week 3 is between Class 5A No. 1 Dowling Catholic (2-0) and No. 7 Dallas Center-Grimes (2-0) at West Des Moines. Dowling is coming off a 41-35 win over Johnston in what was a 5A No. 1 vs No. 2 showdown, and DCG crushed Ottumwa, 54-0.
Dowling running back Henry Smid is coming off a tremendous 250-yard night versus Johnston and Maroon receiver Beau Williams caught four passe for 197 yards and three scores in the win. The Maroon defense is led by defensive lineman Brady Hagen and linebacker Chris Blount.
Kellen Wegner (three sacks) leads a DCG defense that has only given up seven points through the first two games. The Mustang offense is led by senior quarterback Chase Engel, who has completed 68% of his passes for 380 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, running back Osborn Grimm (280 yards and four touchdowns rushing) and receivers Chase Heitland (164 yards and two scores) and Gabriel Wright (122 yards and three scores).
#yards #three #iowa #state
Week 3 will feature a full state of games play on Sept. 11.
The big showdown in Week 3 is between Class 5A No. 1 Dowling Catholic (2-0) and No. 7 Dallas Center-Grimes (2-0) at West Des Moines. Dowling is coming off a 41-35 win over Johnston in what was a 5A No. 1 vs No. 2 showdown, and DCG crushed Ottumwa, 54-0.
Dowling running back Henry Smid is coming off a tremendous 250-yard night versus Johnston and Maroon receiver Beau Williams caught four passe for 197 yards and three scores in the win. The Maroon defense is led by defensive lineman Brady Hagen and linebacker Chris Blount.
Kellen Wegner (three sacks) leads a DCG defense that has only given up seven points through the first two games. The Mustang offense is led by senior quarterback Chase Engel, who has completed 68% of his passes for 380 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, running back Osborn Grimm (280 yards and four touchdowns rushing) and receivers Chase Heitland (164 yards and two scores) and Gabriel Wright (122 yards and three scores).
#yards #three #iowa #state
2 months ago
It had to be Ayden Gaines.
With Claremore trailing by four and facing third down from the Bartlesville 11-yard line with 48 seconds remaining, the circumstances almost seemed predetermined for the senior receiver, whose jersey number matched the exact yardage the Zebras needed to retake the lead.
Gaines had already spent most of the night proving nearly impossible to stop, and all that remained was for Kellen Gaede to make the game-winning pass.
The senior quarterback took the snap and fired toward Gaines, who leaped high above the defenders and pulled down the pass for their second touchdown connection of the night. The score pushed Claremore back in front and ultimately delivered a dramatic 35-32 victory Friday night over the Bruins at Lantow Field.
It was the program's fourth-straight victory over the Bruins.
#gaines #down #senior #victory
With Claremore trailing by four and facing third down from the Bartlesville 11-yard line with 48 seconds remaining, the circumstances almost seemed predetermined for the senior receiver, whose jersey number matched the exact yardage the Zebras needed to retake the lead.
Gaines had already spent most of the night proving nearly impossible to stop, and all that remained was for Kellen Gaede to make the game-winning pass.
The senior quarterback took the snap and fired toward Gaines, who leaped high above the defenders and pulled down the pass for their second touchdown connection of the night. The score pushed Claremore back in front and ultimately delivered a dramatic 35-32 victory Friday night over the Bruins at Lantow Field.
It was the program's fourth-straight victory over the Bruins.
#gaines #down #senior #victory
2 months ago
The roster cuts deadline has passed and the New Orleans Saints are at risk of losing some players they let go when other teams line up and scour the waiver wire. Between former draft picks and starters, here are five of the most notable Saints roster cuts who may have an opportunity elsewhere in the league rather than returning to the practice squad for 2026.
Means, a former fifth-round pick back in 2024 by the Saints, has been held back by injury in his two seasons with New Orleans, unfortunately. Despite that, when he was on the field, he made a strong impact in those games; in seven matchups, he had 9 receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown, catching 60% of his targets. With wide receiver being a bit of a weak point around the league, especially in quality depth, Means could find a landing spot elsewhere and make his name known sooner rather than later.
Suggs, an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin, looked to really find some momentum in the third preseason game this year for New Orleans. He was able to take on multiple key double teams and, alongside Christen Miller, looked to be a gap-closing force on the interior. While the Saints' interior group is quite full at the moment, Suggs will likely receive some interest on the waiver wire in the coming hours to days.
In the first two games of the preseason this year, Bell did not get a whole lot of opportunities, picking up a single reception on four targets for 7 yards in two matchups. However, game three was a breakout one for him, posting 6 receptions for 65 yards on 7 targets, finding his footing in the offensive scheme and showing he could compete. Unfortunately, the Saints WR group has a lot of names to try and filter through, but Bell should latch on elsewhere given his game three success, unless he wishes to return and continue on the momentum with Kellen Moore.
Truss was put in this exact same scenario last offseason, signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent, being waived on August 25, then being claimed by the Saints. New Orleans moved him to guard instead of tackle, and he looked solid in his preseason reps, but in a deep offensive line room, he was one of the odd men out. While a return to the practice squad is possible, he may find a good landing place elsewhere, now showing strides as a guard.
#looked
Means, a former fifth-round pick back in 2024 by the Saints, has been held back by injury in his two seasons with New Orleans, unfortunately. Despite that, when he was on the field, he made a strong impact in those games; in seven matchups, he had 9 receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown, catching 60% of his targets. With wide receiver being a bit of a weak point around the league, especially in quality depth, Means could find a landing spot elsewhere and make his name known sooner rather than later.
Suggs, an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin, looked to really find some momentum in the third preseason game this year for New Orleans. He was able to take on multiple key double teams and, alongside Christen Miller, looked to be a gap-closing force on the interior. While the Saints' interior group is quite full at the moment, Suggs will likely receive some interest on the waiver wire in the coming hours to days.
In the first two games of the preseason this year, Bell did not get a whole lot of opportunities, picking up a single reception on four targets for 7 yards in two matchups. However, game three was a breakout one for him, posting 6 receptions for 65 yards on 7 targets, finding his footing in the offensive scheme and showing he could compete. Unfortunately, the Saints WR group has a lot of names to try and filter through, but Bell should latch on elsewhere given his game three success, unless he wishes to return and continue on the momentum with Kellen Moore.
Truss was put in this exact same scenario last offseason, signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent, being waived on August 25, then being claimed by the Saints. New Orleans moved him to guard instead of tackle, and he looked solid in his preseason reps, but in a deep offensive line room, he was one of the odd men out. While a return to the practice squad is possible, he may find a good landing place elsewhere, now showing strides as a guard.
#looked
2 months ago
Brandon Staley is heading into his second season as the Saints' defensive coordinator, but his previous experience as an NFL head coach has him thinking about what a second chance in that spot might look like.
Staley earned a reputation for being ultra-aggressive while going 19-15 in his first two seasons as the head coach of the Chargers, but the weight of some of those decisions misfiring and a blown 27-point lead against the Jaguars in the playoffs put him on the hot seat when the 2023 season started badly. The Chargers wound up firing him after Week 15 and Staley spent the 2024 season with the 49ers before joining Kellen Moore in New Orleans.
Staley said "as tough and impossible as it was at the end" of his time with the Chargers, he feels he has to use them the right way to grow as a coach. He shared what he thinks he would do differently if given another opportunity to run a team.
"I would have a lot more poise and composure in terms of knowing when to push and when to pull," Staley said, via Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com. "I was trying to push it, and I was trying to get us there as fast as we could. When you have more experience, you know when to do both of those things. You just have a better feel and understanding, and that's in all aspects of being a leader. That's why the next time, I just have so much more experience now — I didn't have any back then. I could have done a better job. I know for a fact I would do a better job just with more turns at it, living through more — little decisions and big decisions."
There's high hopes for the Saints heading into this season thanks to a strong finish to last year after handing the offensive reins to quarterback Tyler Shough. If Staley's defense can help push the team even further this fall, he could get a chance to expand on his new coaching philosophies with teams looking for a new head coach.
#coach #saints
Staley earned a reputation for being ultra-aggressive while going 19-15 in his first two seasons as the head coach of the Chargers, but the weight of some of those decisions misfiring and a blown 27-point lead against the Jaguars in the playoffs put him on the hot seat when the 2023 season started badly. The Chargers wound up firing him after Week 15 and Staley spent the 2024 season with the 49ers before joining Kellen Moore in New Orleans.
Staley said "as tough and impossible as it was at the end" of his time with the Chargers, he feels he has to use them the right way to grow as a coach. He shared what he thinks he would do differently if given another opportunity to run a team.
"I would have a lot more poise and composure in terms of knowing when to push and when to pull," Staley said, via Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com. "I was trying to push it, and I was trying to get us there as fast as we could. When you have more experience, you know when to do both of those things. You just have a better feel and understanding, and that's in all aspects of being a leader. That's why the next time, I just have so much more experience now — I didn't have any back then. I could have done a better job. I know for a fact I would do a better job just with more turns at it, living through more — little decisions and big decisions."
There's high hopes for the Saints heading into this season thanks to a strong finish to last year after handing the offensive reins to quarterback Tyler Shough. If Staley's defense can help push the team even further this fall, he could get a chance to expand on his new coaching philosophies with teams looking for a new head coach.
#coach #saints
2 months ago
New Orleans Saints fans will have to wait until the regular season opener to see Tyler Shough lead the first-string offense onto the field. after Wednesday's practice at Tulane's Yulman Stadium, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that "a lot of" first teamers won't play in Friday's preseason finale with the Dallas Cowboys.
Moore added that the first-team units on offense and defense saw 145 snaps between three joint practice sessions, which he felt was plenty of work. They were able to run different situations against different opponents' best players and learn what they needed in those controlled environments. From his point of view, putting his top talents into an exhibition game would just be an injury risk.
There's a couple of different trains of thought here. On the one hand, some coaches like to use the final preseason game as a "dress rehearsal" where they can see how their offense runs a scripted drive and their defense responds to real pressure. On the other hand, there's been a movement around the league to dial down the preseason snaps and protect their most valuable players from injury. That's an easy argument to buy when the game's result doesn't matter.
Even so, this approach will be second-guessed if the Saints start sloppy in a few weeks. Stumbling out of the gates and playing low-scoring, penalty-prone football and losing a couple of games (which is very possible between back-to-back road trips to visit the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 1 and 2) would invite a lot of criticism for not getting the starting units onto the field in these preseason games. Clearly that's a risk Moore is comfortable taking.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Kellen Moore: 'A lot of' Saints' first teamers won't play in preseason
#weeks #onto
Moore added that the first-team units on offense and defense saw 145 snaps between three joint practice sessions, which he felt was plenty of work. They were able to run different situations against different opponents' best players and learn what they needed in those controlled environments. From his point of view, putting his top talents into an exhibition game would just be an injury risk.
There's a couple of different trains of thought here. On the one hand, some coaches like to use the final preseason game as a "dress rehearsal" where they can see how their offense runs a scripted drive and their defense responds to real pressure. On the other hand, there's been a movement around the league to dial down the preseason snaps and protect their most valuable players from injury. That's an easy argument to buy when the game's result doesn't matter.
Even so, this approach will be second-guessed if the Saints start sloppy in a few weeks. Stumbling out of the gates and playing low-scoring, penalty-prone football and losing a couple of games (which is very possible between back-to-back road trips to visit the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 1 and 2) would invite a lot of criticism for not getting the starting units onto the field in these preseason games. Clearly that's a risk Moore is comfortable taking.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Kellen Moore: 'A lot of' Saints' first teamers won't play in preseason
#weeks #onto
2 months ago
Simu Liu has revealed the celebrity encounters that led to his "most starstruck" moment.
The newly minted Avengers star opened up about which celebrities he had been most excited to meet.
Simu, 37, told People Magazine he had been left gobsmacked when he was introduced to X-Men legends, Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, who play Professor X and Magneto respectively.
He explained that as a lifelong "super-nerd", it was thrilling to come face to face with the actors, who had also played lead roles in the iconic Star Trek and Lord of the Rings franchises.
"For me, it's Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen," Simu told the outlet. "Not just for their roles in X-Men, which are so iconic, but I also grew up just a massive (Star Trek) Next Generation super-nerd, and Lord of the Rings as well."
Patrick, 86, played Commander Jean-Luc Picard on the Star Trek: The Next Generation series, while Ian, 87, starred as Gandalf in the big-screen adaptations of JRR Tolkien's books.
#patrick #lord #next #generation
The newly minted Avengers star opened up about which celebrities he had been most excited to meet.
Simu, 37, told People Magazine he had been left gobsmacked when he was introduced to X-Men legends, Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, who play Professor X and Magneto respectively.
He explained that as a lifelong "super-nerd", it was thrilling to come face to face with the actors, who had also played lead roles in the iconic Star Trek and Lord of the Rings franchises.
"For me, it's Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen," Simu told the outlet. "Not just for their roles in X-Men, which are so iconic, but I also grew up just a massive (Star Trek) Next Generation super-nerd, and Lord of the Rings as well."
Patrick, 86, played Commander Jean-Luc Picard on the Star Trek: The Next Generation series, while Ian, 87, starred as Gandalf in the big-screen adaptations of JRR Tolkien's books.
#patrick #lord #next #generation
2 months ago
In this week's Saints reacts poll, we asked our readers, which player impressed them the most against the Jaguars?
In a VERY close vote, 35% said it was Zack Wilson who was the most impressive in last Saturday's matchup against the Jaguars. The second-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft signed a one-year deal with the Saints in March after spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. In a competition with Spencer Rattler for the backup quarterback role, Wilson stepped onto the Superdome turf Saturday and put on a show. The 27-year-old impressed in his New Orleans debut, completing 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions and a 118 QBR.
33% of voters said it was DE Michael Heldman that stood out to them as the UDFA from Central Michigan had a breakout game recording two sacks, six tackles, including three for a loss while unveiling one very cool sack celebration mimicking Dr. Strange's spell summoning circles. Heldman's inspiration for the unique stance came from being a huge Marvel fan. He said that didn't want to copy anyone or just do something normal… "No one's ever hit the Dr. Strange. That'd be kind of cool."
While Kellen Moore declined on Thursday to announce who would be starting in place of Tyler Shough on Saturday against the Rams, we know that Wilson will get some significant playing time again this week.
Let's see if he can repeat last week's performance at SoFi Stadium and help get the Saints in the win column this week.
#impressed
In a VERY close vote, 35% said it was Zack Wilson who was the most impressive in last Saturday's matchup against the Jaguars. The second-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft signed a one-year deal with the Saints in March after spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. In a competition with Spencer Rattler for the backup quarterback role, Wilson stepped onto the Superdome turf Saturday and put on a show. The 27-year-old impressed in his New Orleans debut, completing 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions and a 118 QBR.
33% of voters said it was DE Michael Heldman that stood out to them as the UDFA from Central Michigan had a breakout game recording two sacks, six tackles, including three for a loss while unveiling one very cool sack celebration mimicking Dr. Strange's spell summoning circles. Heldman's inspiration for the unique stance came from being a huge Marvel fan. He said that didn't want to copy anyone or just do something normal… "No one's ever hit the Dr. Strange. That'd be kind of cool."
While Kellen Moore declined on Thursday to announce who would be starting in place of Tyler Shough on Saturday against the Rams, we know that Wilson will get some significant playing time again this week.
Let's see if he can repeat last week's performance at SoFi Stadium and help get the Saints in the win column this week.
#impressed
2 months ago
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
2 months ago
A series of fights and skirmishes threatened to derail the New Orleans Saints' joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys, but the Saints managed to get through the afternoon without any fight-related injuries. That's not to say they got out of it unscathed. Several players exited practice early, two of them starters: running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Quincy Riley. The severity of their injuries is not yet known.
"Only two guys who weren't able to finish practice were Alvin with a knee, and then Quincy with a groin," head coach Kellen Moore told reporters afterwards. "Other than that, good work, obviously you guys saw the chippiness of it. Not the ideal flow of a joint practice but we got the work that we needed. We'll have one more Thursday with the Rams, we've had a number (of practices) with those guys before, so (not worried)."
Moore later clarified that wide receiver Ronnie Bell left the practice with heat-related issues; he was seen walking slowly too the sideline before being driven indoors on a trainer's cart without his jersey. Wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's top wide receiver, briefly received attention from trainers after taking a hit on a catch but remained on the sidelines to observe the rest of practice. He later returned for the final sequence of team drills in a red zone period.
Fans and reporters covering the joint practice counted as many as six, seven, ten or more dustups over the course of the two-hour practice session. Both teams were fortunate to get out of it without any serious injuries from the fists and helmets flying around. We'll see if tempers flare up again on Thursday when the Saints and Rams meet for their own joint practice session.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints injury updates after joint practice with Cowboys
#injuries #guys
"Only two guys who weren't able to finish practice were Alvin with a knee, and then Quincy with a groin," head coach Kellen Moore told reporters afterwards. "Other than that, good work, obviously you guys saw the chippiness of it. Not the ideal flow of a joint practice but we got the work that we needed. We'll have one more Thursday with the Rams, we've had a number (of practices) with those guys before, so (not worried)."
Moore later clarified that wide receiver Ronnie Bell left the practice with heat-related issues; he was seen walking slowly too the sideline before being driven indoors on a trainer's cart without his jersey. Wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's top wide receiver, briefly received attention from trainers after taking a hit on a catch but remained on the sidelines to observe the rest of practice. He later returned for the final sequence of team drills in a red zone period.
Fans and reporters covering the joint practice counted as many as six, seven, ten or more dustups over the course of the two-hour practice session. Both teams were fortunate to get out of it without any serious injuries from the fists and helmets flying around. We'll see if tempers flare up again on Thursday when the Saints and Rams meet for their own joint practice session.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints injury updates after joint practice with Cowboys
#injuries #guys
2 months ago
Week 2 of the preseason marks a pivotal point in the backup quarterback battle for the Los Angeles Rams, as Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson look to put on a show against the New Orleans Saints in a joint practice and in Saturday's game.
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
2 months ago
Hamstrung by a hamstring.
The New Orleans Saints are set to be without their rookie receiver, Jordyn Tyson, for the foreseeable future as he recovers from another hamstring injury.
Tyson is expected to miss roughly two months, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The news comes just days after head coach Kellen Moore announced the rookie would miss time. While this hamstring isn't related to the previous injury that plagued him at Arizona State, it is notable that Tyson is already dealing with an injury before making his debut.
It was a concern throughout the draft process, but not enough to dissuade the Saints from selecting him with the No. 8 overall pick.
#hamstring
The New Orleans Saints are set to be without their rookie receiver, Jordyn Tyson, for the foreseeable future as he recovers from another hamstring injury.
Tyson is expected to miss roughly two months, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The news comes just days after head coach Kellen Moore announced the rookie would miss time. While this hamstring isn't related to the previous injury that plagued him at Arizona State, it is notable that Tyson is already dealing with an injury before making his debut.
It was a concern throughout the draft process, but not enough to dissuade the Saints from selecting him with the No. 8 overall pick.
#hamstring
2 months ago
It is finally time for the return of New Orleans Saints football, though it won't be the full squad, as the Jacksonville Jaguars come to town on Saturday for the 2026 NFL preseason opener. This will kick off year two of the Kellen Moore-led Saints era, though fans will have to wait to see Tyler Shough play with the first-string offense sitting this one out.
Still, Spencer Rattler will step up to the plate after a red-hot start to training camp for an audition across the league for other backup jobs. He'll be tossing the ball to some exciting rookies like Bryce Lance and Barion Brown. The Jaguars have some fun players too, including a return to the city for former Tulane Green Wave star Caleb Ransaw.
Here's how to watch the Saints game, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
Local TV Channel: FOX
Start Time: 3 p.m. CT
#jacksonville
Still, Spencer Rattler will step up to the plate after a red-hot start to training camp for an audition across the league for other backup jobs. He'll be tossing the ball to some exciting rookies like Bryce Lance and Barion Brown. The Jaguars have some fun players too, including a return to the city for former Tulane Green Wave star Caleb Ransaw.
Here's how to watch the Saints game, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
Local TV Channel: FOX
Start Time: 3 p.m. CT
#jacksonville
2 months ago
Saints get brutal update on Jordyn Tyson on new hamstring injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New Orleans Saints extended Chris Olave to a long-term contract this offseason and drafted Jordyn Tyson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. While both have shaky injury histories, when healthy, they should form an incredible duo.
Unfortunately, before they even got a chance to play together in the regular season, there is already a seemingly serious injury for Tyson due to a hamstring problem.
ESPN's Katherine Terrell reports that Tyson will miss some time due to a hamstring injury, and it could even "linger" into the regular season.
"Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has a right hamstring issue and will miss time, according to Saints coach Kellen Moore," Terrell reports. "Moore said that he's not going to estimate a timetable for Tyson's return yet, but when asked about the regular season, he said 'it could' potentially linger into Week 1."
#moore
The New Orleans Saints extended Chris Olave to a long-term contract this offseason and drafted Jordyn Tyson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. While both have shaky injury histories, when healthy, they should form an incredible duo.
Unfortunately, before they even got a chance to play together in the regular season, there is already a seemingly serious injury for Tyson due to a hamstring problem.
ESPN's Katherine Terrell reports that Tyson will miss some time due to a hamstring injury, and it could even "linger" into the regular season.
"Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has a right hamstring issue and will miss time, according to Saints coach Kellen Moore," Terrell reports. "Moore said that he's not going to estimate a timetable for Tyson's return yet, but when asked about the regular season, he said 'it could' potentially linger into Week 1."
#moore
2 months ago
The Saints will not have one of their key rookies on the field for a while.
Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters on Friday that first-round pick Jordyn Tyson will miss time with the hamstring injury he suffered during Thursday's joint practice with the Jaguars.
While Moore did not provide a timetable for Tyson's recovery, he noted the receiver's injury could potentially linger into Week 1.
"We've just got to let these experts evaluate this, and then we'll put together a plan," Moore said, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN. "Not going to jump to conclusions. I don't have a doctor in front of my name, so I'm not going to jump to put together a timeline on it."
Moore noted that this injury is unrelated to the previous hamstring injuries Tyson has suffered throughout his playing career.
#moore #tyson #jump #saints
Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters on Friday that first-round pick Jordyn Tyson will miss time with the hamstring injury he suffered during Thursday's joint practice with the Jaguars.
While Moore did not provide a timetable for Tyson's recovery, he noted the receiver's injury could potentially linger into Week 1.
"We've just got to let these experts evaluate this, and then we'll put together a plan," Moore said, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN. "Not going to jump to conclusions. I don't have a doctor in front of my name, so I'm not going to jump to put together a timeline on it."
Moore noted that this injury is unrelated to the previous hamstring injuries Tyson has suffered throughout his playing career.
#moore #tyson #jump #saints
3 months ago
Many of the New Orleans Saints starters will not be on the field in Saturday's preseason opener. Head coach Kellen Moore said "mostly no" when asked on Wednesday whether his starters would play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moore hasn't completely finalized those decisions, however. He wants to evaluate the roster after Thursday's joint practice with Jacksonville before determining exactly who will be available.
"Yeah, we'll get through this joint practice, and then we'll kind of see where our numbers are," Moore said. "But most of the starters are just going to get really good work in this joint practice, and then they won't play (on Saturday)."
Thursday's practice with the Jaguars allows Moore and his staff to control how much work their starters receive while still allowing them to compete against another team. It also limits the injury risk that comes with playing them in an exhibition game two days later.
Moore not officially declaring everybody out leaves open the possibility that a few starters could appear Saturday, depending on roster numbers and how the joint practice unfolds. Still, the game will largely serve as an evaluation opportunity for rookies, backups, and players who are on the bubble for the final spots on the Saints' 53-man roster.
The Saints host the Jaguars at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday inside the Caesars Superdome. It will be the first of three preseason games for New Orleans, and their only exhibition game at home before road trips with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys.
#practice #jaguars
"Yeah, we'll get through this joint practice, and then we'll kind of see where our numbers are," Moore said. "But most of the starters are just going to get really good work in this joint practice, and then they won't play (on Saturday)."
Thursday's practice with the Jaguars allows Moore and his staff to control how much work their starters receive while still allowing them to compete against another team. It also limits the injury risk that comes with playing them in an exhibition game two days later.
Moore not officially declaring everybody out leaves open the possibility that a few starters could appear Saturday, depending on roster numbers and how the joint practice unfolds. Still, the game will largely serve as an evaluation opportunity for rookies, backups, and players who are on the bubble for the final spots on the Saints' 53-man roster.
The Saints host the Jaguars at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday inside the Caesars Superdome. It will be the first of three preseason games for New Orleans, and their only exhibition game at home before road trips with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys.
#practice #jaguars
3 months ago
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore revealed that a hamstring injury sustained recently by DE Cam Jordan will keep the pass rusher out for an extended period of time and could extend into the start of the regular season.
Saints DE Cam Jordan will miss time with his hamstring injury, per Kellen Moore. Said it will take time and they’ll be patient with it. No specific timetable yet.
Although the exact type of injury Jordan suffered with his hamstring has yet to be announced, a recent social media post from the defensive end seems to be a positive sign that it was not severe.
Let’s get to work
The Saints' defensive line has already had its fair share of injuries throughout training camp, including Bryan Bresee out for the year with a torn ACL, John Ridgeway dealing with a back injury, and Davon Godchaux with an ankle issue.
#saints #hamstring #defensive #orleans
Saints DE Cam Jordan will miss time with his hamstring injury, per Kellen Moore. Said it will take time and they’ll be patient with it. No specific timetable yet.
Although the exact type of injury Jordan suffered with his hamstring has yet to be announced, a recent social media post from the defensive end seems to be a positive sign that it was not severe.
Let’s get to work
The Saints' defensive line has already had its fair share of injuries throughout training camp, including Bryan Bresee out for the year with a torn ACL, John Ridgeway dealing with a back injury, and Davon Godchaux with an ankle issue.
#saints #hamstring #defensive #orleans
3 months ago
The New Orleans Saints might not have planned to rely heavily on Jeremiah Wright immediately. However, as training camp has progressed, injuries appear to be accelerating the rookie right guard's development. The Saints lost veteran lineman Dillon Radunz for the season after he suffered a torn ACL in practice. The injury removed an experienced and versatile reserve from the equation, creating an opportunity for Wright to earn meaningful snaps earlier than initially anticipated. The Saints selected the 6-foot-5, 331-pound Wright with pick No. 132 overall in April's draft. After missing a couple of practices himself, the former Auburn Tigers starter returned to the field on Tuesday and immediately caught head coach Kellen Moore's attention.
"Good player, physical player," Moore Moore told local reporters after practice on Tuesday. "I thought today, getting back in there, he showed the same physicality that he showed early in camp."
Moore expects Wright to receive extensive work during the Saints' upcoming joint practices and preseason games. Those reps will give the coaching staff a better indication of whether he's prepared to contribute once the regular season begins: "I love what he's doing right now, and he's playing some really good football."
Wright said he'll be prepared whenever that opportunity arrives. He pointed to his work with veteran guard David Edwards as an important part of refining his technique and learning how to use his natural power.
"Sometimes I'm an aggressive guy, so I can overdo it," Wright said on Tuesday. "But with him, it's just being under control — controlled aggression — and getting to my spot."
#wright #season
"Good player, physical player," Moore Moore told local reporters after practice on Tuesday. "I thought today, getting back in there, he showed the same physicality that he showed early in camp."
Moore expects Wright to receive extensive work during the Saints' upcoming joint practices and preseason games. Those reps will give the coaching staff a better indication of whether he's prepared to contribute once the regular season begins: "I love what he's doing right now, and he's playing some really good football."
Wright said he'll be prepared whenever that opportunity arrives. He pointed to his work with veteran guard David Edwards as an important part of refining his technique and learning how to use his natural power.
"Sometimes I'm an aggressive guy, so I can overdo it," Wright said on Tuesday. "But with him, it's just being under control — controlled aggression — and getting to my spot."
#wright #season
3 months ago
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints reserve guard Dillon Radunz has torn a knee ligament and veteran defense end Cameron Jordan missed practice Sunday because of a hamstring injury, coach Kellen Moore said.
The 28-year-old Radunz left practice Saturday with what has since been diagnosed as a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that normally requires season-ending, reconstructive surgery.
Radunz was entering his sixth NFL season since the Tennessee ***** ans made him a second-round draft choice in 2021.
He started 10 games for New Orleans last season, after which New Orleans signed him to a two-year extension.
Radunz has now torn an ACL twice, first doing so with the ***** ans near the end of the 2022 season.
#season #Titans #practice
The 28-year-old Radunz left practice Saturday with what has since been diagnosed as a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that normally requires season-ending, reconstructive surgery.
Radunz was entering his sixth NFL season since the Tennessee ***** ans made him a second-round draft choice in 2021.
He started 10 games for New Orleans last season, after which New Orleans signed him to a two-year extension.
Radunz has now torn an ACL twice, first doing so with the ***** ans near the end of the 2022 season.
#season #Titans #practice
3 months ago
Jordyn Tyson's first NFL training camp started quietly. As of the team's last two practices, the New Orleans Saints' top draft pick is beginning to show why the team selected him No. 8 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Tyson has noticeably increased his involvement over the Saints' last two practices, creating a lot of separation and becoming a more frequent target for Tyler Shough. After spending much of the offseason program on a carefully managed workload, the rookie is starting to look more comfortable within the offense.
Saturday was Tyson's best practice yet. Shough and the rookie connected several times, including a catch along the sideline after Tyson created considerable separation against Quincy Riley. He dragged both feet in bounds to complete the play.
Tyson carried that momentum into Sunday's practice, continuing to generate opportunities with the first-team offense. The growing comfort between him and Shough is an encouraging development after their limited time together during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Head coach Kellen Moore has primarily used Tyson from the slot while increasing his workload, but the Saints plan to expose him to more snaps on the outside. Now, as the training wheels come off, Tyson is beginning to provide a glimpse of the playmaking ability New Orleans envisioned when they made him a top-10 pick.
#saints #draft #practices
Tyson has noticeably increased his involvement over the Saints' last two practices, creating a lot of separation and becoming a more frequent target for Tyler Shough. After spending much of the offseason program on a carefully managed workload, the rookie is starting to look more comfortable within the offense.
Saturday was Tyson's best practice yet. Shough and the rookie connected several times, including a catch along the sideline after Tyson created considerable separation against Quincy Riley. He dragged both feet in bounds to complete the play.
Tyson carried that momentum into Sunday's practice, continuing to generate opportunities with the first-team offense. The growing comfort between him and Shough is an encouraging development after their limited time together during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Head coach Kellen Moore has primarily used Tyson from the slot while increasing his workload, but the Saints plan to expose him to more snaps on the outside. Now, as the training wheels come off, Tyson is beginning to provide a glimpse of the playmaking ability New Orleans envisioned when they made him a top-10 pick.
#saints #draft #practices
3 months ago
Newcastle United's search for another full-back continues as the Magpies look to strengthen one of the thinnest areas of his squad before the Premier League season begins.
NUFC only has Tino Livramento on the right and Lewis Hall on the left side, making the addition of two full-backs or a versatile one one of the club's top priorities for the remainder of the transfer market.
Against that backdrop, and according to TEAMtalk, Newcastle is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Norwich City defender Kellen Fisher, although completing a deal could prove difficult because the Championship side has no intention of selling their man.
"Norwich City have made it clear they have no intention of selling Kellen Fisher this summer despite growing interest from the Premier League," TEAMtalk wrote. "The England Under-21 international has emerged as one of the Championship's most highly-rated young full-backs, with a number of top-flight clubs monitoring his progress ahead of a potential move."
The report adds that Norwich head coach Philippe Clement has made his stance clear over the 22-year-old's future.
#teamtalk #city #kellen #fisher
NUFC only has Tino Livramento on the right and Lewis Hall on the left side, making the addition of two full-backs or a versatile one one of the club's top priorities for the remainder of the transfer market.
Against that backdrop, and according to TEAMtalk, Newcastle is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Norwich City defender Kellen Fisher, although completing a deal could prove difficult because the Championship side has no intention of selling their man.
"Norwich City have made it clear they have no intention of selling Kellen Fisher this summer despite growing interest from the Premier League," TEAMtalk wrote. "The England Under-21 international has emerged as one of the Championship's most highly-rated young full-backs, with a number of top-flight clubs monitoring his progress ahead of a potential move."
The report adds that Norwich head coach Philippe Clement has made his stance clear over the 22-year-old's future.
#teamtalk #city #kellen #fisher
3 months ago
Whew. The hype building up around Barion Brown isn't dying down. On Thursday, the rookie wide receiver ended the New Orleans Saints' seventh training camp practice with an exclamation point by catching a touchdown pass deep downfield from Spencer Rattler. It's just the latest explosive play from a sixth-round pick most fans expected to make the squad for his skills in the return game on special teams. Instead, it's looking like Brown has real potential to help out offensively.
Rattler deserves a lot of credit on the throw that ended Thursday's practice session. He was throwing on the move, outside the pocket and under duress, but kept his eyes downfield and placed the pass where only Brown had a chance at catching it. It officially went down as a 46-yard completion that traveled more than 30 yards through the air. That's a Sunday throw. Brown came down with the pass even with veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom covering him tightly. He's made a lot of plays against Yiadom and his fellow backup Martin Emerson Jr. on the second-string defense. There's 5,159 career defensive snaps and 169 games played between the two of them (including the playoffs).
But you can count Saints coach Kellen Moore as one of those observers who wasn't surprised to see Brown thriving on offense. Even if the team drafted him for his chops on special teams, Moore saw plenty of quality reps through Brown's college tape. Brown caught 122 passes in three years at Kentucky before transferring to LSU in 2025, where he posted a personal-best 53 receptions. That experience against a strong quality of competition prepared him for the challenges he's now facing in the NFL.
"I think we watched a lot of evidence of him playing receiver, and playing impactful plays in the SEC for a number of years, not just the LSU year, but the Kentucky year(s)," Moore told reporters after practice on Wednesday. "And when you watch all that exposure and get to know Barion, you're really fired up to have this guy, and so he's doing a great job. And I think the hardest part for these young guys really isn't the physical. You know, there's an acclimation there, but there's so much mental and so I think that's a credit to him that he's been really prepared to go out there and play."
It's a wide-open competition for the fourth and fifth roster spots at wide receiver. With the Saints having their top three locked in between Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson, and Devaughn Vele, guys who started training camp on the roster bubble like Brown need every rep they can get to stand out and build their case. Brown is certainly making the most of his chances so far. With joint practices and preseason games against other teams coming up fast, he'll get more opportunities to prove he belongs.
#down
Rattler deserves a lot of credit on the throw that ended Thursday's practice session. He was throwing on the move, outside the pocket and under duress, but kept his eyes downfield and placed the pass where only Brown had a chance at catching it. It officially went down as a 46-yard completion that traveled more than 30 yards through the air. That's a Sunday throw. Brown came down with the pass even with veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom covering him tightly. He's made a lot of plays against Yiadom and his fellow backup Martin Emerson Jr. on the second-string defense. There's 5,159 career defensive snaps and 169 games played between the two of them (including the playoffs).
But you can count Saints coach Kellen Moore as one of those observers who wasn't surprised to see Brown thriving on offense. Even if the team drafted him for his chops on special teams, Moore saw plenty of quality reps through Brown's college tape. Brown caught 122 passes in three years at Kentucky before transferring to LSU in 2025, where he posted a personal-best 53 receptions. That experience against a strong quality of competition prepared him for the challenges he's now facing in the NFL.
"I think we watched a lot of evidence of him playing receiver, and playing impactful plays in the SEC for a number of years, not just the LSU year, but the Kentucky year(s)," Moore told reporters after practice on Wednesday. "And when you watch all that exposure and get to know Barion, you're really fired up to have this guy, and so he's doing a great job. And I think the hardest part for these young guys really isn't the physical. You know, there's an acclimation there, but there's so much mental and so I think that's a credit to him that he's been really prepared to go out there and play."
It's a wide-open competition for the fourth and fifth roster spots at wide receiver. With the Saints having their top three locked in between Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson, and Devaughn Vele, guys who started training camp on the roster bubble like Brown need every rep they can get to stand out and build their case. Brown is certainly making the most of his chances so far. With joint practices and preseason games against other teams coming up fast, he'll get more opportunities to prove he belongs.
#down
3 months ago
Where to watch Saints preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for New Orleans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Saints head into the 2026 preseason with second-year quarterback Tyler Shough officially taking the reins as the full-time starter. Shough provided a noticeable spark late in 2025 after taking over for Spencer Rattler and should be able to build on his performance with second-year head coach Kellen Moore.
The pressure is on Shough to produce quickly, especially after the first-round selection of receiver Jordyn Tyson and free-agent pickup Travis Etienne
The Saints will be without Demario Davis in the middle of the defense but did get Cam Jordan back for another year.
New Orleans hopes it can turn a late-season surge from a year ago into a division-winning formula early this season.
#preseason #head
The Saints head into the 2026 preseason with second-year quarterback Tyler Shough officially taking the reins as the full-time starter. Shough provided a noticeable spark late in 2025 after taking over for Spencer Rattler and should be able to build on his performance with second-year head coach Kellen Moore.
The pressure is on Shough to produce quickly, especially after the first-round selection of receiver Jordyn Tyson and free-agent pickup Travis Etienne
The Saints will be without Demario Davis in the middle of the defense but did get Cam Jordan back for another year.
New Orleans hopes it can turn a late-season surge from a year ago into a division-winning formula early this season.
#preseason #head
3 months ago
Ja'Lynn Polk has stepped away from professional football at 24, ending a brief NFL career before he could complete his attempted comeback with the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans placed the wide receiver on the reserve/retired list on August 2, less than one week into the team's training camp.
The Saints' official roster announcement noted that Polk had missed the previous two practices with an excused absence and sat out the entire 2025 season because of a shoulder injury.
Polk has not publicly released a statement explaining his decision.
Polk participated in the Saints' offseason program and was practicing when training camp opened in late July. Head coach Kellen Moore said the receiver was excused from two practices for personal reasons shortly before the team announced his retirement.
#polk #camp #ja 'lynn
New Orleans placed the wide receiver on the reserve/retired list on August 2, less than one week into the team's training camp.
The Saints' official roster announcement noted that Polk had missed the previous two practices with an excused absence and sat out the entire 2025 season because of a shoulder injury.
Polk has not publicly released a statement explaining his decision.
Polk participated in the Saints' offseason program and was practicing when training camp opened in late July. Head coach Kellen Moore said the receiver was excused from two practices for personal reasons shortly before the team announced his retirement.
#polk #camp #ja 'lynn
3 months ago
Taysom Hill may be done playing football for New Orleans, but his on-the-field performance and his off-the-field persona have earned him Sainthood among the Who Dats for years to come.
"He's the guy that a lot of our guys can look to as an example of growing in the NFL and finding roles and finding opportunities," said Saints coach Kellen Moore after Hill announced his nine-year run in New Orleans was over. "Everyone, for the last few years, has been chasing to find the next Taysom. But there really is just one Taysom."
That "one Taysom" was going to be Jim Harbaugh's Swiss army knife quarterback at Stanford prior to Hill's two-year church mission to Sydney, Australia. When the 49ers lured Harbaugh away, Hill redirected his post-mission plans to Provo.
BYU figured it had someone special, but it wasn't until Sept. 7, 2013, that the Cougars knew for sure. Facing No. 15 Texas and following a two-hour weather delay, Hill produced one of the single greatest performances in program history.
BYU quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs away from Texas linebacker Steve Edmond (33) Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
#taysom #texas #finding
"He's the guy that a lot of our guys can look to as an example of growing in the NFL and finding roles and finding opportunities," said Saints coach Kellen Moore after Hill announced his nine-year run in New Orleans was over. "Everyone, for the last few years, has been chasing to find the next Taysom. But there really is just one Taysom."
That "one Taysom" was going to be Jim Harbaugh's Swiss army knife quarterback at Stanford prior to Hill's two-year church mission to Sydney, Australia. When the 49ers lured Harbaugh away, Hill redirected his post-mission plans to Provo.
BYU figured it had someone special, but it wasn't until Sept. 7, 2013, that the Cougars knew for sure. Facing No. 15 Texas and following a two-hour weather delay, Hill produced one of the single greatest performances in program history.
BYU quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs away from Texas linebacker Steve Edmond (33) Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
#taysom #texas #finding
3 months ago
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave didn't do team drills in the team's first training camp practice for what head coach Kellen Moore called business reasons, but there won't be any reason for Olave to limit his participation for the rest of camp.
Olave's agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN that Olave has agreed to a four-year extension with the Saints. The deal is worth $132 million with $90 million in guaranteed money.
The agreement comes a couple of days after General Manager Mickey Loomis said that the team was hopeful to lock up the 2022 first-round pick beyond the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. Loomis also noted that Olave's injury history, which includes multiple concussions and last year's blood clot in his lung, as "an element" of the negotiations.
Given the size of the commitment the Saints are making, Olave's production — 291 catches for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns — was a bigger element and Olave is set to have five more years to build those numbers.
#loomis
Olave's agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN that Olave has agreed to a four-year extension with the Saints. The deal is worth $132 million with $90 million in guaranteed money.
The agreement comes a couple of days after General Manager Mickey Loomis said that the team was hopeful to lock up the 2022 first-round pick beyond the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. Loomis also noted that Olave's injury history, which includes multiple concussions and last year's blood clot in his lung, as "an element" of the negotiations.
Given the size of the commitment the Saints are making, Olave's production — 291 catches for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns — was a bigger element and Olave is set to have five more years to build those numbers.
#loomis
3 months ago
A New Orleans Saints fan favorite is heading elsewhere. Taysom Hill, the do-it-all athlete who played everything from quarterback to special teams, announced Wednesday night he's leaving the Saints after nine seasons.
Hill developed into one of the NFL's most exciting and unique players under longtime Saints coach Sean Payton, making starts at quarterback, tight end and fullback while also playing snaps at wide receiver and running back. He finishes his Saints career 7-2 as a starting QB, and over 118 games he recorded 2,426 and 12 touchdowns passing plus 3,585 yards and 45 touchdowns rushing and receiving.
Kellen Moore took over the Saints in 2025 and Hill's role diminished significantly, so this move doesn't come at a complete shock.
In a statement shared on social media, Hill thanked New Orleans for its support and said he's "still working through what comes next" in regard to his career.
"I had always heard, 'If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you back,'" Hill's statement read. "That could not have been more true. You exceeded every expectation I had of what it would be like to live and play in a city. The passion, loyalty, and support you showed my family and me over these nine seasons were truly one of a kind."
#orleans #nine
Hill developed into one of the NFL's most exciting and unique players under longtime Saints coach Sean Payton, making starts at quarterback, tight end and fullback while also playing snaps at wide receiver and running back. He finishes his Saints career 7-2 as a starting QB, and over 118 games he recorded 2,426 and 12 touchdowns passing plus 3,585 yards and 45 touchdowns rushing and receiving.
Kellen Moore took over the Saints in 2025 and Hill's role diminished significantly, so this move doesn't come at a complete shock.
In a statement shared on social media, Hill thanked New Orleans for its support and said he's "still working through what comes next" in regard to his career.
"I had always heard, 'If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you back,'" Hill's statement read. "That could not have been more true. You exceeded every expectation I had of what it would be like to live and play in a city. The passion, loyalty, and support you showed my family and me over these nine seasons were truly one of a kind."
#orleans #nine
3 months ago
Travis Etienne is ready to ignite the Saints' offense at training camp originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the New Orleans Saints begin training camp, one of the most intriguing storylines will be the arrival of running back Travis Etienne Jr. and the impact he can make in the team's revamped offense.
After signing with the Saints in free agency, Etienne brings explosive playmaking ability and versatility to an offense looking to become more dynamic under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Although veteran Alvin Kamara remains a major part of the Saints' plans, the team's decision to restructure Kamara's contract has opened the door for Etienne to carve out a significant role.
Etienne's ability to contribute as both a runner and a receiver makes him an ideal fit for Moore's offensive system. Throughout his career, he has shown the speed to turn short gains into explosive plays while also serving as a reliable target out of the backfield. Moore is expected to utilize Etienne's quickness by getting him involved on outside runs, screens, swing passes, and mismatches against linebackers in the passing game.
Last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Etienne totaled 13 touchdowns, once again proving he can be a productive weapon near the goal line while also generating big plays in the open field. His combination of acceleration and versatility gives New Orleans another offensive threat that defenses must account for on every snap.
#etienne #travis #sporting #orleans
When the New Orleans Saints begin training camp, one of the most intriguing storylines will be the arrival of running back Travis Etienne Jr. and the impact he can make in the team's revamped offense.
After signing with the Saints in free agency, Etienne brings explosive playmaking ability and versatility to an offense looking to become more dynamic under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Although veteran Alvin Kamara remains a major part of the Saints' plans, the team's decision to restructure Kamara's contract has opened the door for Etienne to carve out a significant role.
Etienne's ability to contribute as both a runner and a receiver makes him an ideal fit for Moore's offensive system. Throughout his career, he has shown the speed to turn short gains into explosive plays while also serving as a reliable target out of the backfield. Moore is expected to utilize Etienne's quickness by getting him involved on outside runs, screens, swing passes, and mismatches against linebackers in the passing game.
Last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Etienne totaled 13 touchdowns, once again proving he can be a productive weapon near the goal line while also generating big plays in the open field. His combination of acceleration and versatility gives New Orleans another offensive threat that defenses must account for on every snap.
#etienne #travis #sporting #orleans
3 months ago
The New Orleans Saints built a deeper, more balanced roster in the team's second offseason under head coach Kellen Moore. They made additions across the offense and defense that appear to have raised the team's ceiling ahead of training camp.
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.
#talent #upside #season #orleans
Keep in mind that these rankings weigh production, talent, depth, and upside. Positional value is not considered, as you can see from the highest-ranked position. This is strictly about the quality of each room.
Travis Etienne Jr. produced 1,399 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Pairing him with Alvin Kamara and several capable backups makes this the roster's deepest room. Even a player of Kendre Miller's talent and upside is at risk of getting cut.
Kelvin Banks Jr., David Edwards, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Taliese Fuaga are a starting five that has no weak link other than injury and availability. This line, if it can stay fully healthy, has a top-10 ceiling. There shouldn't be any issues with time-to-throw for Tyler Shough.
Chris Olave is coming off of a season that saw him catch 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Now, Jordyn Tyson arrives via pick No. 8 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adding Bryce Lance, Devaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Bub Means, Ja'Lynn Polk, and others to this group — and that's what makes it fall into the top three.
#talent #upside #season #orleans
3 months ago
With the New Orleans Saints officially entering a new era at quarterback, no one understands the demands of leading the franchise better than Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Covers.com, the future Hall of Famer sat down with DJ Siddiqi to discuss the Saints' outlook under quarterback Tyler Shough, who enters his second season and first as the team's Week 1 starter. Brees praised the young signal-caller's maturity, poise and leadership while expressing optimism about the direction of the offense under head coach Kellen Moore.
"I've been really impressed with him," Brees said. "I talked to him around the draft last year, at training camp, during the season and right before he took over."
Brees said he watched the Saints gradually come together despite facing significant changes on both sides of the football.
"To watch that team come together—in a lot of ways it was a new offense with Kellen Moore, it was a new defense with Brandon Staley—but man, they really hit their stride at the end of the year, and in large part, the quarterback was playing well."
#brees #famer #Football #season
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Covers.com, the future Hall of Famer sat down with DJ Siddiqi to discuss the Saints' outlook under quarterback Tyler Shough, who enters his second season and first as the team's Week 1 starter. Brees praised the young signal-caller's maturity, poise and leadership while expressing optimism about the direction of the offense under head coach Kellen Moore.
"I've been really impressed with him," Brees said. "I talked to him around the draft last year, at training camp, during the season and right before he took over."
Brees said he watched the Saints gradually come together despite facing significant changes on both sides of the football.
"To watch that team come together—in a lot of ways it was a new offense with Kellen Moore, it was a new defense with Brandon Staley—but man, they really hit their stride at the end of the year, and in large part, the quarterback was playing well."
#brees #famer #Football #season
