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Oregon offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon (75) looks to block against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

The starters seem set, but the Saints could still draft offensive line depth. Here are some possibilities.

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated 1 hr ago

It truly has been a while since the New Orleans Saints did not feel the need to plug a massive hole on their offensive line with one of their top picks in the NFL draft.

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) looks on during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

With Demario Davis departed, Saints could look at these linebackers in NFL draft

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Apr 14, 2026

For the first time in a long time, the New Orleans Saints linebacker room is in a little bit of flux as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches.

Saints mock draft 2.0: New Orleans lands one of this draft's most versatile defensive playmakers

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Apr 13, 2026

Here’s who we have the Saints grabbing in the NFL Draft.

Fernando Mendoza punctuates ‘whirlwind’ year with Manning Award: ‘It’s an honor.’

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Apr 11, 2026

Few quarterbacks in football history have experienced as meteoric a rise as Fernando Mendoza did this past year.

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Archie Manning to miss Manning Award ceremony while recovering from back surgery

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writer
Updated Apr 10, 2026

It takes something serious to keep Archie Manning away from the Manning Award ceremony.

FILE - Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Saints figure to add a pass-catcher in the NFL draft. But when? And who?

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Apr 10, 2026

Chris Olave rebounded nicely from an injury-plagued 2024 season, and Devaughn Vele emerged late in the season as the ball-winner the New Orleans Saints have been seeking for years — yet receiv…

State of sports: Gov. Jeff Landry riffs on rodeo, Saints, Pelicans, Will Wade, Lane Kiffin in Q&A

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Apr 10, 2026

Sports have been a major focus of Jeff Landry’s two-year tenure as Louisiana governor. During that time, he’s helped lure major sporting events to the state, signed a long-term lease agreement…

Saints draft round table: Best- and worst-case case scenarios, prospects we love and more

BY MATTHEW PARAS, LUKE JOHNSON, ROD WALKER and JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writers
Updated Apr 11, 2026

There is less than two weeks to ruminate, dissect and mock-up the 2026 NFL Draft, so we thought it was a good time to get our New Orleans Saints coverage team together for a roundtable.

The Saints pick up DL Bryan Bresee's fifth-year option. Here's what the move means.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Apr 8, 2026

The New Orleans Saints picked up defensive lineman Bryan Bresee's fifth-year option, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

Analysis: How a $183 million free agency haul sets up the Saints for the NFL draft

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Apr 8, 2026

Kellen Moore knows NFL teams shoot for the same goal during free agency. With the NFL draft largely unpredictable, the idea is to do enough in free agency that when the picks come flying in th…

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (02) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

This position could be a sneaky need for the Saints in the NFL draft

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Apr 8, 2026

While it would be a surprise to see the New Orleans Saints address their defensive interior with one of their top two picks in this month’s NFL draft, don’t discount the position as a sneaky need.

Here’s a complete history of the Saints’ wheeling and dealing during the NFL draft under Mickey Loomis

By ZACH EWING | Staff writer
Updated Apr 8, 2026

Ask 100 people, "Family Feud" style, for the most notable thing about the New Orleans Saints’ haul in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Tyler Shough would be the No. 1 answer. In fact, there might not b…

With NFL draft looming, the Saints might not be done adding to their running back room

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Apr 7, 2026

Perhaps no position group on the New Orleans Saints roster is as crowded — and potentially in flux — as the running backs.

After last year’s success, the Saints might be ready to draft a new type of edge rusher

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Apr 3, 2026

The first year of defensive coordinator Brandon Staley’s scheme unlocked some of the New Orleans Saints edge defenders.

The Saints enter the 2026 NFL Draft with eight selections. Here’s where they’re scheduled to pick.

By ZACH EWING | Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away, with the annual extravaganza scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

The Saints wouldn’t take another quarterback in NFL draft … would they?

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Apr 1, 2026

After several years of wandering in the post-Drew Brees wilderness, the New Orleans Saints finally appear to have their guy to build around at the most important position in sports.

What is the Saints' plan to replace Luke Fortner? Kellen Moore shares his thoughts.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 31, 2026

The New Orleans Saints understood Luke Fortner likely was going to leave in free agency.

Jaguars coach Liam Coen explains what the Saints are getting in RB Travis Etienne

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 31, 2026

PHOENIX — Liam Coen can sympathize with Travis Etienne’s revelation that his last name is pronounced like “achan” and not “ETN,” as the Jacksonville Jaguars coach and so many others called the…

NFL owners meetings buzz: Saints’ thinking on Alvin Kamara, letting Demario Davis walk and more

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 31, 2026

PHOENIX — When Kellen Moore says there’s a process that has to unfold with Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints coach hasn’t directly stated the next steps.

The Saints have been granted international marketing rights to another European country

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Mar 30, 2026

On Monday afternoon, the New Orleans Saints announced the franchise has been granted international marketing rights in Italy, the latest addition to the NFL’s Global Markets Program. This is t…

Analysis: Kellen Moore’s latest comments create more confusion about Alvin Kamara’s future

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 30, 2026

PHOENIX — On the surface, Kellen Moore sounded more optimistic Monday about Alvin Kamara playing for the New Orleans Saints in 2026 than he did two weeks ago.

Kellen Moore explains what new Saints QB Zach Wilson's addition means for Spencer Rattler

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 30, 2026

PHOENIX — The New Orleans Saints won’t be holding a starting quarterback competition this summer, but there will still be a battle for the backup spot.

Saints leaving door open for Cam Jordan return as defensive end remains unsigned

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 30, 2026

PHOENIX — As Cam Jordan remains unsigned, the New Orleans Saints aren’t shutting the door on his possible return.

Saints coach Kellen Moore gives an update on Chris Olave's potential contract extension

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 30, 2026

Moore, speaking at the NFL owners’ meetings, said the effort has continued after the two sides talked during the season.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson catches the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Zach Wilson is still seeking the best version of himself. That's where the Saints came in.

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Updated Mar 27, 2026

Zach Wilson chuckled when he asked whether he already knew his new New Orleans Saints teammate, Tyler Shough.

The NFL owners' meetings could unlock more draft-day trades for the Saints. Here's why.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2026

Mickey Loomis has shown repeatedly that he loves trading up in the NFL draft.

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Saints mock draft: How a potential star pass rusher could fall to New Orleans at No. 8

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 28, 2026

As New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was spotted chatting with cornerback Mansoor Delane at the LSU pro day on Monday, Kellen Moore was more than 900 miles away to observe a dif…

Gayle Benson, Archbishop Checchio pitch New Orleans during ‘moving’ visit with Pope Leo

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Mar 25, 2026

Gayle Benson pitched a papal visit to New Orleans during her Monday meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome.