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Panthers, Saints determined to revive offenses, playoff hopes
Making offensive improvements was a focal point for both the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers this offseason. ,New Orleans and Carolina begin the proving grounds march when they meet Sunday afternoon in the season opener. ,Carolina hired new coach Dave Canales back in January in the hopes th...
Saints acquire DT John Ridgeway from Commanders
The New Orleans Saints acquired defensive tackle John Ridgeway III from the Washington Commanders in a trade Wednesday. As part of the deal, the Commanders included a 2025 seventh-round pick, receiving a 2025 sixth-round pick in exchange.,A former fifth-round draft selection by the Dallas Cowboys in...
NFL roundup: Titans upend Saints on late TD
Malik Willis threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Bryce Oliver, the second on a late fourth down, to lift the Tennessee Titans past the host New Orleans Saints 30-27 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams.,Competing for the backup job behind Derek Carr, Saints rookie Spencer Rattle...
Saints OT Taliese Fuaga (back) misses practice
The New Orleans Saints' top draft pick this year, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, missed practice Friday because of back tightness but should be ready for the regular season, coach Dennis Allen said.,Fuaga had left practice Thursday in Irvine, Calif., before any team drills took place. The rookie ha...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) misses practice
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held out of practice on Wednesday due to back tightness.,Kamara did participate in the team's walkthrough, though, and New Orleans coach Dennis Allen told reporters that the injury was "not a big deal.",A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Kamara violated ...
Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension Thursday. ,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Saints, however multiple media outlets reported that Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed.,The Ohio State product wa...
Reports: Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension
The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Pete Werner to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Per reports, Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed.,The Ohio State product was selected by the Saints in the secon...
Saints QB Jake Haener announces ‘non life-threatening’ cancer
Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener told reporters Friday that he has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer.,Haener said he learned of the diagnosis just before the start of training camp, adding that he believes the diagnosis itself was fairly rare. He went to doctors to have a bump on his fa...
Saints CB Marshon Lattimore exits practice with hip injury
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore left Friday's training camp practice with a hip flexor injury.,Coach Dennis Allen confirmed the injury but did not provide any details about the severity.,Lattimore, 28, missed 10 games in 2022 and seven games in 2023 due to kidney and ankle issues, re...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara uses 'S' word to explain camp attendance
Fines are on the table for players failing to report to training camp on time, even veterans eager to hit the negotiating table instead. ,Count New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara among that group. ,He left minicamp prematurely last month as a signal to the New Orleans brass that he wasn't ...
Saints, WR Shahid Rasheed agree to 1-year extension
New Orleans Saints wide receiver and All-Pro returner Rashid Shaheed has agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension with the team, ESPN reported Saturday.,Shaheed, 25, was also named to the Pro Bowl last season after averaging 13.6 yards on punt returns and 21.3 yards on kickoffs. An undr...
Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) to miss 2024 season
New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss the entire 2024 season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday.,The move was expected with Ramczyk still experiencing knee issues. It ends his season because he's a vested veteran who was placed on the lis...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara seeks new contract, exits minicamp
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara left Thursday's mandatory minicamp prior to the final practice session due to contract-related reasons, his agent told NFL Network.,Kamara participated in the morning walkthrough before leaving the facility.,He has two seasons remaining on a five-year con...
Report: Saints TE Juwan Johnson to have foot surgery
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson will have surgery next week for a foot injury, ESPN reported Thursday.,The team is optimistic that he will be ready for the start of the regular season on Sept. 8, per the report.,Johnson, 27, was not on the field for Tuesday's practice that kicked off a th...
Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) out indefinitely
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon is sidelined indefinitely with a torn Achilles tendon, coach Dennis Allen announced Tuesday.,The injury occurred during a running drill this offseason and will keep him out for training camp and at least the first part of the season.,Allen delivered ...
Players can catch COVID safely? Tell that nonsense to Emmanuel Sanders
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