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Saints Sign Rookie Kenny Vaccaro, Among Others

Scott Prather — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:10:12 +0000

The New Orleans Saints tend to wait until the last moment before agreeing to contract with their rookies. However, this year they've taken a different approach. Yesterday the Saints inked 4-year deals with...

Drew Brees on Most Influential Athletes List

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:40:50 +0000

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has landed in the top 10 for Forbes 'Most Influential Athletes' poll. Way to geaux, Drew!

Saints Select WR Kenny Stills In 5th Round, Check Him Out Posing In A Dress

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:25:49 +0000

Ricky Williams posed in a dress after being drafted by the Saints. Kenny Stills posed in a dress before being drafted by the Saints. If Stills can play as well as Williams did (minus the social anxiety and desire for herbs), the Saints will have themselves a good player.

Nice Things Happen to Guys Who Finish Last (In the NFL Draft, That Is)

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:58:48 +0000

The NFL Draft takes place this time every year, and football fans from across America tune in to the broadcast find out who their favorite team will take in the first round. The early picks, especially the top 10, get the most attention. However, a 38-year-old tradition will continue this year when an organization from [...]

Saints Draft Georgia Defensive Tackle John Jenkins After Trade With Miami

Scott Prather — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:01:43 +0000

Massive defensive tackle John Jenkins drafted by the New Orleans Saints after a wild...

St. Jude Patient & New Iberia Native Markell Gregoire Announces Saints First Round Pick

Jude Walker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:26 +0000

If you watched the NFL Draft's first round last night you were more than likely watching to see what our beloved New Orleans Saints did with the 15th overall pick. That selection was presented a little differently though as Commissioner Roger Goodell was joined at the podium by St. Jude patient and New Iberia native Markell Gregoire to announce the pick.

Saints Select Safety Kenny Vacarro

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:28:03 +0000

The New Orleans Saints selected Texas safety Kenny Vacarro with their first round selection, the 15th-overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Scott Fujita Signs One Day Contract With New Orleans Saints [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:49:54 +0000

News just broke that former Saint Scott Fujita has just signed a one day contract with the New Orleans Saints. Why would he do this? So that he can retire a PROUD NEW ORLEANS SAINT THAT’S WHY! From the Saints Facebook page : “Scott Fujita has signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints [...]

Chris Ivory Signs His One-Year Tender With New Orleans Saints

Scott Prather — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:57:16 +0000

Chris Ivory has signed his one-year restricted free agent tender with the New Orleans Saints. The deal is worth $2.023 million for the 2013 season. The possibility of Ivory being traded before...

2013 New Orleans Saints Schedule

Scott Prather — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:33:44 +0000

With a season opener at home against their arch rival, the New Orleans Saints 2013 schedule is a dandy.

Saints Sign Backup Quarterback Seneca Wallace

Scott Prather — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:52:43 +0000

After resigning Luke McCown last week, the New Orleans Saints have added another veteran backup quarterback to their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal with...

Saints Sign Safety Jim Leonhard

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:27:45 +0000

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with veteran safety/punt returner Jim Leonhard on Monday.

Saints Preseason Schedule Finalized

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:00:21 +0000

Exact dates and times haven't been released for three of the four games yet, but the New Orleans Saints will take on four AFC opponents during their 2013 preseason schedule, which was made official by the NFL on Thursday.

Saints Sign Backup Quarterback Luke McCown

Scott Prather — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:38:57 +0000

Former Louisiana Tech standout and NFL journeyman Luke McCown has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. McCown spent last....

Saints Sign Tight End Ben Watson, Re-Sign Veteran Linebacker

Scott Prather — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:30:41 +0000

The New Orleans Saints have added a veteran tight end Benjamin Watson. The 32-year old, 9 year veteran, has 28 receiving touchdowns in his career. At 6'3, 255 pounds, Watson gives...

Special Teams Captain Courtney Roby Re-Signs With Saints

Scott Prather — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:58:22 +0000

New Orleans Saints special teams ace Courtney Roby joined the team in 2009. He reached a 1 year deal to return to the club a year ago, and now he's done it again this offseason after agreeing to a new contract today. Roby is...

Saints Sign Cornerback Keenan Lewis To 5-Year Deal

Scott Prather — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:48:15 +0000

The New Orleans Saints have been quiet so far in free agency, a common practice under the Payton/Loomis regime. Today, they signed a New Orleans native away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, inking cornerback Keenan Lewis to a five year deal. The deal calls for Lewis to make...

Could These Be The New Nike Saints Uniforms?

Michael Scott — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:26:00 +0000

Not sure about you, but I can’t WAIT for football to get here. Our beloved New Orleans Saints will be past the whole “Bounty Gate” thing, and we’ll actually have our head coach back. I hear it helps to win football games when you, you know, actually have a coach. Anyway, check out this pic [...]

Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith Staying With Saints After Restructuring Contracts

Jude Walker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:37:19 +0000

The quarterback of the New Orleans Saints defense, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, is staying with the team after restructuring his contract yesterday. Ditto for defensive end Will Smith.

Saints Release Thomas, Waive Patrick

Scott Prather — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:22:36 +0000

Having to get under the salary cap by March 12th, the New Orleans Saints announced the release of a key player on Tuesday, and the waiving of another. The Saints have released...