Saints Rumors & News

USA Today "A full quarter of the NFL's teams heavily modified or at least tweaked their uniforms in 2020. This year, not so much, though the Cincinnati Bengals unveiled a much-needed streamlining Monday. Their helmet (thankfully) remains unaltered, but gone are the shoulder..." April 19

Larry Brown Sports "NFL free agency has come and gone, with most of the attention turning to the draft. To say there were a few surprise signings would be an understatement. In fact, most of the signings came as a surprise because there were far more multi-year deals handed out than the one-year deals so many..." April 19

The Score "The defending Super Bowl champions are an example of how a strong draft class can solidify a team's contending status. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered last year's draft with Tom Brady in tow, but they needed someone to protect him on the right side of their offensive line...." April 19

The Athletic "For most new general managers in the National Football League, the organization’s primary goal is simple: find a franchise quarterback by any means necessary. Some teams opt to go through a trade or free agency, but many GMs yearn to find “their guy” in the draft and build a..." April 19

Bleacher Report "In another sign of a return to normalcy for the NFL, holdouts could again be a part of the summer storylines.  Granted, holdouts don't have as much teeth as in past years thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement. That still didn't stop mini-holdouts..." April 19

Pro Football Talk "The unexpected fight between the NFL and the NFL Players Association over offseason workouts has little to do with COVID-19, the front-line reason given by the NFLPA for not wanting to attend. Despite the trumped-up basis for the boycott, there are still issues that need to be resolved between..." April 18

NFL.com "The NFLPA informed players Saturday night that the NFL doesn't intend to discipline players for "high-risk COVID conduct" during the offseason, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported, per an informed source. Pelissero added that activities such as going to bars and..." April 18

Bleacher Report "One month into free agency, NFL teams are still active on the open market. In the last few days, the Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks signed edge-rushers Jadeveon Clowney and Aldon Smith, respectively. Although draft talk continues to heat up, front offices..." April 18

Total Pro Sports "I absolutely love Steve Gleason’s sense of humor. Back in January of this year marked a somber but uplifting anniversary for the New Orleans Saints legend as it was the 10th-anniversary of him being diagnosed with ALS. He has never let his diagnosis deter him and he..." April 17

Bleacher Report "We're in the midst of the 2021 NFL offseason, and the start of 2022 free agency is a long way away. However, it's not too early to look ahead at the players likely to be available. You can bet teams are eyeing potential 2022 free-agent targets, while players are anticipating..." April 17

Pro Football Talk "On Saturday, the Saints players became the 17th team to release a statement through the NFLPA addressing in-person workouts during the voluntary offseason program. While several teams have said “many” players will skip in-person workouts, the Saints have made a full-team..." April 17

The Score "With more than a dozen teams now opting out of offseason workouts to some extent, and the NFL Players Association recommending that players skip any in-person activities until training camp, it's important to stress exactly what is going on here, and what it all..." April 17

Pro Football Rumors "Despite being a frequent starter, veteran offensive lineman Nick Easton is a street free agent for the second time. The former Vikings and Saints blocker continues to weigh his options, but he may have an option of signing with the Texans. The rebuilding team has been busy..." April 17

Pro Football Talk "Plenty of players who make plenty of money in the NFL don’t spend it. They invest it. But that too can end up in the money decreasing in value if not disappearing. “You hear invest, invest, invest, but you really don’t know what that means,” Saints..." April 17

The Athletic "Team expectations for the 2021 NFL season will shift again after the draft, but with BetMGM releasing projected win totals Friday, it’s a great opportunity for evaluating where teams stand right now. Five teams’ win totals stood out to me as inviting additional..." April 17

CBS Sports "The "Sky Judge" may not be making its way into the NFL in 2021, but the league may be taking strides in that direction. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Baltimore Ravens have withdrawn their proposal to add an eighth official to oversee the game on..." April 16

Bleacher Report "Not every team should try to find its long-term quarterback answer in the 2021 NFL draft.  Sometimes, the cost just isn't worth it for teams that don't sit in the top five of an upcoming draft that projects to have four or five first-round signal-callers. Last..." April 16

CBS Sports "With the draft roughly two weeks away, and teams locked down in meetings to finalize evaluations and set their boards, I figured I'd take my first shot at figuring out the top 10. Obviously much could change between now and when these picks are made, and as always, my one-and-only..." April 16

Sportsnaut "The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and with so much discussion revolving around the players expected to go early, such as presumptive No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence, it’s worth digging deeper into some underrated prospects who should probably go off the board earlier than..." April 16

The Athletic "NFL draft rooms are like the Batcave. All of Batman’s archrivals and closet friends wanted two things: to learn Batman’s real identity and to visit the Batcave, a sacred place where few got in and even fewer knew what happened inside. When it comes to NFL draft rooms, many want in..." April 16

Sportsnaut "The National Football League is growing rapidly and with new TV deals signed, the game will be growing even more in the next decade. Now, as the league looks to grow its brand globally, the NFL could be targeting regular-season games in Canada and Germany very soon. Due to the..." April 16

The Athletic "It’s never shocking to hear that one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft happened to be a fantastic athlete when it came to the pre-draft testing circuit. Myles Garrett and Khalil Mack were two of the best athletes we’ve seen go through the combine process, and it’s been..." April 16

Bleacher Report "The NFL is getting in on the sports betting action, announcing a multiyear agreement with Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday. The three sportsbooks are now official sports betting partners of the league. In the immediate aftermath, fans..." April 15

Bleacher Report "As expected, the 2021 NFL regular-season schedule will reportedly be released after the draft, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal reported last month that the NFL was "targeting the second week of May" to publish the..." April 15

USA Today "Although the NFL has announced plans of staging an entirely virtual Phase 1 of the offseason program before progressing to a hybrid format that will feature online meetings and on-field drill work in Phases 2 and 3, NFL Players Association leaders will continue to push for no..." April 15

ESPN "In the 2020 NFL draft, teams selected a record 13 wide receivers in the first two rounds, from No. 12 pick Henry Ruggs III to No. 59 Denzel Mims. Each of the 13 gained at least 220 yards through the air last season, and eight had at least 500. Minnesota's Justin..." April 15

CBS Sports "This is not another article championing Julian Edelman's case for the Hall of Fame. If you want a deep dive on the recently retired Edelman's career, I'd advise you to check out this article that ranks Edelman's regular and postseason achievements against..." April 15

ESPN "The NFL on Wednesday sent a memo to teams outlining rules for its offseason programs -- rules the league has decided to impose after failing to reach agreement with its players' union on some key aspects. The parts of the offseason program that are voluntary under the CBA --..." April 14

Bleacher Report "Now that Sam Darnold is a member of the Carolina Panthers, the natural question is where 2020 Panthers starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will play football in 2021.  Multiple teams are interested in the 28-year-old, according to NFL Network's Ian..." April 14

The Big Lead "One truism that's become even more true as the sports and entertainment landscape has stretched toward infinity in recent years is how there's a paralysis by analysis. The forest tends to get lost for the trees as there's a reward system in place for anyone willing to say something..." April 14

Sportsnaut "As the 2021 NFL Draft closes in, there are certain teams more under the microscope than others, and facing the most pressure to emerge with a strong rookie class. Whether it’s general managers or coaches on the hot seat, a recently shaky track record of picks or a lackluster..." April 14

The Athletic "We introduce the NFL’s 30th overall draft choice: Reggie James Davis. RJD is a 6-foot-1 University of Virginia cornerback who eventually should become a starter, although he’s more likely to flop than become a Pro Bowler. He projects to be just good enough to..." April 14

Sportsnaut "While quarterbacks have been the talk of the 2021 NFL Draft, one can easily conclude that the wide receiver position is just as stacked. Projections conclude that at least four pass-catchers at this position will go in Round 1. The group is headed by record-breaking former LSU..." April 13

Pro Football Talk "The 2021 draft is coming. Our one, and only one, mock draft is coming. Eventually. For now, let’s take a look at how the first 10 picks may go, based on things we’re hearing and various reports and rumors and other information making the rounds only 16 days from the launch..." April 13

The Score "When it comes to the NFL offseason, the splashy moves draw all of the headlines. Matthew Stafford heading to the Rams had a clear effect on the market; so did Carson Wentz to the Colts, the 49ers' trade for the No. 3 pick, and the retirements..." April 13

CBS Sports "Sam Darnold met with the media as a member of the Carolina Panthers and the former New York Jets quarterback made comments on how his ending with his old team went down. Darnold said he had a difficult time and said that the way the Jets handled things was driving him..." April 13

Bleacher Report "The 2021 NFL draft is still roughly two weeks away, and we've already seen the trade market impact the selection process. The San Francisco 49ers traded with the Miami Dolphins to acquire the No. 3 overall pick. Miami moved down to No. 12 in that deal, then traded back..." April 13

Total Pro Sports "As of right now, the NFL is expecting fans to return to stadiums in the thousands, with some teams anticipating full capacity in stadiums later this year. As vaccinations continue to be distributed throughout the country, many questions have come up as to if some places will require..." April 13

Sportsnaut "The NFL released a memo on Tuesday that stated all Tier 1 and 2 team employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations to receive full access to facilities and to interact with players. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news of what is in essence an NFL COVID-19 vaccine..." April 13

Sportsnaut "The 2021 NFL Draft is going to be full of surprises once it kicks off later in April. After trading up to the third pick, the San Francisco 49ers are a true wild card. Which quarterback are they going to take? Could a potential Jimmy Garoppolo blockbuster trade be in the cards? As for..." April 13

The Score "NFC East Dallas Cowboys Biggest need: Cornerback The Cowboys have a major hole opposite Trevon Diggs and ideally would land a rookie capable of stepping into that starting role from Day 1. But the..." April 13

Sportsnaut "There’s been a lot of talk about the San Francisco 49ers taking Alabama quarterback Mac Jones No. 3 overall after they pulled off a blockbuster trade up the board last month. With that said, we have absolutely no idea what San Francisco is thinking right now...." April 13

CBS Sports "After many years in the 2010s of mostly disappointing, uninspiring offensive line draft classes, the NFL is being treated with a fine collection of blockers for a second-consecutive draft in 2021. And not just the top-tier prospects.  Similar to the 2020 class with names..." April 13

Tampa Bay Times "Gerald McCoy isn’t done playing football. Yet here we are in April, with the first and second wave of free agency having come and gone, and McCoy is a man without a helmet. He is in San Diego, rehabbing from a painful tear to his quadriceps tendon, and waiting to play..." April 13

Total Pro Sports "If you have ever seen videos on game day of Buffalo Bills fans, then you know that fan base loves to party hard. It turns out that Bills fans like to do more than just throw their bodies through tables. Lines surveyed fans of every NFL team and made a list that showed which..." April 12

Sportsnaut "It seems like we have heard Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors on a monthly basis ever since he was acquired by the Cleveland Browns from the New York Giants back in March of 2019. These rumors have not died down following a 2020 season in which Beckham Jr. struggled through..." April 12

The Big Lead "Have you ever wondered exactly what Sean Payton got up to when he was suspended for a season by the NFL after the Bountygate scandal? Have you ever wanted that period of Payton's life acted out by Paul Blart? If so, do I have great news for you! Peter..." April 12

Boston Globe "One of the biggest events of this year’s entire NFL Draft occurred Thursday and Friday in Indianapolis. You just wouldn’t know it, because it wasn’t televised, broadcast, or publicized. It had little to do with actual football. About 150 prospects and 64 medical..." April 12

Bleacher Report "As the NFL draft nears, there's no shortage of speculation about potential trades on draft day. More than a few teams are looking to make a push up the board to grab a young prospect they covet. Others are interested in dropping back and adding picks. We've..." April 11

Bleacher Report "Whether it's because of injuries, actions outside the lines or just a poor fit with the team that selects them, some players taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft fail to pan out every year. Some busts are more notable than others, however. A few never saw the..." April 11