NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints News

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Saints' Peat carted off, ruled out with ankle injury

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 28 Sep

Saints guard Andrus Peat was carted off the field with an ankle injury just before halftime of Sunday night's game against the Packers.

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Source: Saints WR Thomas eyes Week 4 return

by: Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 27 Sep

Saints star receiver Michael Thomas, who will miss his second straight game Sunday, was "moving really well" during Friday's workout and wants to play in Week 4 against the Lions, a source told ESPN.

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Ex-Saint Breaux sues two former team doctors

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 25 Sep

Former Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux has sued two former team doctors for negligence, claiming his leg injury was misdiagnosed in 2017. Breaux eventually had surgery to repair a fractured fibula.

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... IE, La. -- Former New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux has sued two former team doctors for negligence, cl ...

Early-season NFL QB awards: Best start, most improved, most nimble, more

by: Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 23 Sep

Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have been unstoppable, but Drew Brees' slow start is concerning, to say the least. All that and more in a post-Week 2 look at QB play.

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... R is lower on passing plays -- he ranks No. 21 in the NFL at 72.7 -- but the Cardinals' quick-throw offense seems well suited for a young quarterback growing into ...

Saints' Drew Brees acts his age in off-target loss to Raiders

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 22 Sep

Brees, 41, had his second straight lackluster performance but he certainly wasn't the only culprit in the Saints' 34-24 loss in Las Vegas.

Source: Saints give LB Davis 3-year extension

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 14 Sep

The Saints on Saturday signed All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis to a three-year extension worth $27 million plus incentives, a source told ESPN, confirming a Fox Sports report.

Sources: Saints wanted Brady if Brees retired

by: Adam SchefterJeff Darlington — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 13 Sep

If Drew Brees retired this past offseason, the Saints' backup plan was to sign Tom Brady, who was interested in joining New Orleans, sources tell ESPN.

Bucs' Tom Brady vs. Saints' Drew Brees is QB matchup for the ages

by: ESPN — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 13 Sep

All eyes will be on the future Hall of Fame quarterbacks as both Tampa Bay and New Orleans start "Super Bowl or bust" seasons.

Sources: RB Kamara, Saints finalizing extension

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 12 Sep

Running back Alvin Kamara and the Saints are finalizing a $75 million, 5-year extension that includes $34.333 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

QB Brees 'on borrowed time,' echoes SB or bust

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 10 Sep

Although he has not officially declared this the final year of his playing career, Saints quarterback Drew Brees realizes he's "on borrowed time" as New Orleans enters a "Super Bowl or bust" season.

New Orleans Saints 2020 season preview: Can Drew Brees & Co. finally thrive in January?

by: ESPN staff — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 8 Sep

The Saints might have the NFL's most loaded roster, but with 41-year-old Drew Brees' future uncertain it's Super Bowl or bust this season.

Saints get tentative OK for fans at 2nd home game

by: Associated Press — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 2 Sep

The Saints' chances of welcoming fans to their second home game against Green Bay on Sept. 27 improved after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday that he's provided conditional approval from the state.

Saints, Pels owner Benson tests positive for CV

by: Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer — NFL Nation: New Orleans Saints 28 Aug

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, has tested positive for the coronavirus but is "improving daily," according to a team spokesman.

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... Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson tested positive for the coronavirus and is "progressing w ...