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Why did the Saints make Darren Rizzi their guy? 'He's organic, and dudes feel it.'

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated 1 hr ago

Darren Rizzi’s phone has been busy this week.

Chris Olave's 2024 season could be over, as Saints are expected to place him on IR Saturday

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated 1 hr ago

Chris Olave will miss the next four games, and his 2024 season may be over as well.

Saints vs. Falcons: Our staff makes its predictions for Sunday's NFC South game in the Dome

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
18 hrs ago

The New Orleans Saints (2-7) will try to end their 7-game losing streak Sunday when they host the rival Atlanta Falcons (6-3). It'll be the Saints' first game since firing Dennis Allen on Mond…

Erik McCoy is doubtful, but the Saints could be getting other reinforcements this weekend

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
18 hrs ago

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said center Erik McCoy is “doubtful” to make his return this weekend, but the team could be getting other reinforcements back from injured reserve…

Decimated by injury at wideout, Saints hold 'open audition' for receivers on the roster

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
18 hrs ago

Here’s a sign about how shorthanded the New Orleans Saints will be at wide receiver on Sunday: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had more yards in Thursday’s loss to the Baltimore…

Saints rule out four players, list seven others as questionable ahead of Falcons rematch

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
19 hrs ago

The New Orleans Saints listed seven players questionable and four players out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Can a new coach inject fun into Who Dat fan base? Saints-Falcons Preview: Dattitude, Ep. 307

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
20 hrs ago

Is there any chance for Darren Rizzi to put his name in the hat to win job on a permanent basis? How have Saints interim coaches fared in the past?

Jeff Duncan: More than just a coach, the Saints need to find a great leader

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated 17 hrs ago

When Sean Payton landed the Saints coaching job in 2006, his mentor, Bill Parcells, gave him some advice.

4 burning questions as Saints start post Dennis Allen era vs. rival Atlanta Falcons in Dome

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Nov 8, 2024

The New Orleans Saints are desperate for a win to snap put of their longest losing streak (seven) since the Mike Ditka era. To do so, they have to beat the NFC South-leading Atlanta Falcons. H…

How can Darren Rizzi get Saints out of diddly-poo? Last coach who took over midseason has advice

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Nov 8, 2024

The New Orleans Saints played like diddly-poo the last time a midseason coaching change occurred.

To get back to 'hunting,' the Saints defense is trying to have some fun again

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

As part of the New Orleans Saints’ newly rearranged locker room, stanchion barriers now rope off the section of lockers where the defensive line is located. It's not quite exclusive like a nig…

Alvin Kamara is just 12 rushing yards away from collecting another Saints all-time record

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

When Alvin Kamara got on the bus following last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers, he had a message waiting for him from Mark Ingram.

Saints injury report indicates a defensive starter may be on his way back for Week 10

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

Safety Will Harris, who has spent the last four games on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, was a full participant in Thursday's New Orleans Saints practice.

Check out which famous Louisiana sports figure is a new member at Augusta National

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Nov 7, 2024

A member of one of Louisiana’s most famous sports families is one of the newest members of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters tournament.

Will firing of Dennis Allen spark Saints vs. Falcons? Week 10 Best Bets on Dattitude, Ep. 306

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Nov 7, 2024

Darren Rizzi is making changes … are players buying in? Better safe than sorry for Chris Olave? Bet crew hopes to stay hot with their 5-point picks

One of Saints most important offensive players practiced for the 1st time since September

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Nov 7, 2024

The Saints have not won a game since center Erik McCoy landed on injured reserve following a Week 3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason, had a good laugh over the Saints' skid and Dennis Allen

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason, joined the chorus of NFL observers to find humor in this season's misfortunes of the hapless New Orleans Saints.

Derry’s Week 10 NFL Picks: Do Saints get boost over Dirty Birds with Rizzi? Texans-Lions fun!

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Nov 7, 2024

Jim Derry is at 52 percent in his best bets for the season, above .500 ATS and is 63 percent in straight-up picks in 2024

How Darren Rizzi is changing the Saints — from practice habits to locker room dynamics

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Nov 6, 2024

Derek Carr didn’t count exactly how many reps he took Wednesday, but after the New Orleans Saints’ first practice finished under interim coach Darren Rizzi, the quarterback was certain of one thing.

Saints making no long-term plans for Chris Olave after his 4th concussion as an NFL player

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

"He wants to go thoroughly through the process and making sure he's making the best decision for Chris Olave," said Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi. "Remove football from that equation in th…

Former Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, now with Commanders, leaves a note for New Orleans

BY PATRICK MAGEE | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

Former New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who was traded Tuesday to the Washington Commanders, posted an appreciative note to Saints fans Wednesday.

The Saints could be short-handed at receiver again this week after first Week 10 practice

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Nov 6, 2024

There was some newness when the New Orleans Saints practiced for the first time under interim coach Darren Rizzi Wednesday, but they're still dealing with some of their old issues with nine pl…

Saints open up practice window for safety Will Harris; sign 3 to the practice squad

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

In a series of Wednesday moves, the New Orleans Saints opened the practice window for a starting safety who has been on injured reserve and filled out their practice squad with three separate …

Darren Rizzi makes changes to his Saints staff in his third day on the job

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

Darren Rizzi said he wanted to make changes as the interim coach of the New Orleans Saints.

Jeff Duncan: The Saints' best special teams play ever was also the best play in franchise history

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Nov 6, 2024

When you list the best plays in New Orleans Saints history, you find that an unusually high number of them occurred on special teams.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis says "pressure and stress" caused team to fire Dennis Allen

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Nov 6, 2024

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said in a radio interview Tuesday night there was “pressure and stress on the organization” to fire Dennis Allen this week and said that Allen …

Rod Walker: Marshon Lattimore, a cornerback and a cornerstone, set the standard for Saints DBs

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Nov 6, 2024

If you ask Marshon Lattimore to describe what type of player is he, chances are his response will be something like this.

The Saints' draft assets suddenly look more promising after Marshon Lattimore trade

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Nov 5, 2024

The New Orleans Saints haven't said they plan to rebuild after firing coach Dennis Allen this week.