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Rod Walker: Pelicans nearing finish line of dismal sports year for both New Orleans pro franchises

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Mar 29, 2025

If you’re a fan of pro sports in New Orleans, you’re going to love this next sentence: The Pelicans’ season is almost over.

Longtime former Saints equipment manager, Dan Simmons, dead at 78

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writer
Updated Mar 28, 2025

Dan Simmons, a beloved former equipment manager for the New Orleans Saints, died Friday in his hometown of St. Louis, team officials confirmed Friday. He was 78.

It’s easy to find Saints trade rumors, but are any of them actually true? Dattitude, Ep. 355

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 28, 2025

The biggest ones involve Chris Olave, Derek Carr and future No. 1 picks. What does common sense tell you? And, by the way, how’s your bracket?

Deion Sanders shares a list of NFL teams that Shedeur Sanders wants to be drafted by

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2025

NFL legendary cornerback and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has opened up publicly on the record about where he wants his son, Shedeur Sanders, to get selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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ESPN Bet has released the projected 2025 win total for Kellen Moore's Saints

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2025

As the 2025 NFL offseason continues, the predictions for the 2025 season continue to file in. Recently, ESPN Bet released their latest predicted win-total for all 32 NFL teams, including the N…

Does Saints signing of OL Dillon Radunz = taking skill player in NFL Draft? Dattitude Ep. 354

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 26, 2025

Does former Titans RG fit in as starting LG for Saints? Would that mean team is more likely to look closely at RB Ashton Jeanty or WR Tetairoa McMillan?

The Saints are bringing back a veteran presence in the defensive secondary

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 24, 2025

Ugo Amadi is returning to the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal, the team announced Monday afternoon.

The Saints add another offensive lineman in free agency. But this one might be a starter.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 24, 2025

Did the New Orleans Saints just find their starting left guard in free agency?

Brandin Cooks has no regrets about his first Saints departure. But he's ready for another chapter.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 24, 2025

Brandin Cooks doesn’t believe in burning bridges.

Brandin Cooks back for Saints good or bad? LSU women and NCAA men ZZZZ on Dattitude, Ep. 353

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 24, 2025

Is that even a lot of money in today’s NFL landscape or a whole lot of nothing? LSU-Florida State should be a scorefest, and what is AI’s best bet of the day?

The Saints are reportedly set to have dinner with an SEC QB as they assess draft options

Staff report
Mar 24, 2025

New Orleans Saints team officials are expected to have dinner with former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers on Monday night, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Monday.

Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has reportedly reached a deal with a new team

BY WILL NICKEL | Staff writer
Mar 21, 2025

After spending time in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl this offseason, former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has reportedly found his next team.

How does Kellen Moore command a room? Saints coach offers glimpse at LSU coaching clinic

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 21, 2025

Kellen Moore grew up the son of a high school coach, so when he was offered the opportunity to speak to high school coaches at LSU’s annual coaching clinic, it was no wonder the New Orleans Sa…

The Saints are bringing back a star receiver who was a top target of Drew Brees

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 21, 2025

More than a decade after the New Orleans Saints selected Brandin Cooks with the No. 20 pick of the 2014 draft, the veteran receiver is back with the team.

Do Saints have problem at LG? And Will Wade leaving McNeese a goodbye gift? Dattitude Ep. 352

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 21, 2025

Rod Walker is here to talk Saints offensive line and potential top pick, Will Wade to NC State and the future of the Pelicans and Coach Willie Green

Left guard remains a giant question mark for the Saints. Here's where the position stands.

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 19, 2025

Before he rejoined the New Orleans Saints last week, offensive lineman Will Clapp played more than 1,000 snaps in his three seasons away from the team.

From experience, new Saints players share what to expect with Kellen Moore and Brandon Staley

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 19, 2025

Several of the new players the New Orleans Saints have acquired this offseason have experience with some of the new coaches on the staff.

Did the Saints pay too much for Juwan Johnson? Also, NCAA Tourney picks on Dattitude Ep. 351

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 19, 2025

3 years, $31 million seems like a lot, but is it just the going rate for an average tight end? And who besides Duke and Florida can make the Final Four?

The details of Cam Jordan's pay cut are out — and he did the Saints a big favor

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Mar 18, 2025

To stay with the New Orleans Saints, Cam Jordan took a sizable pay cut — one that freed up a noticeable amount of cap room for the franchise.

NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper predicts the Saints will pick an SEC QB in the 1st round

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Mar 18, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is just a little over a month away, and the mock drafts are still pouring in. For the New Orleans Saints at No. 9 overall, predictions have varied across the board of availa…

The Saints announced they are re-signing one of their most versatile offensive linemen

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 18, 2025

Landon Young is returning to the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

Davon Godchaux described himself as a 'dominant' run defender. The Saints hope he's right.

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 18, 2025

Davon Godchaux sees himself as a versatile interior defensive linemen, but when asked to describe his game at his introductory news conference, he likely hit on exactly why the New Orleans Sai…

Cam Ward looks like the next Manning Award winner to go No. 1 in the NFL Draft

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Mar 17, 2025

Cam Ward is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft next month, and while the star quarterback from the University of Miami will be honored if it happens, it’s not a priority for him.

Cam Ward on meeting with the Saints: 'It would be a dream of mine to play for them'

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Mar 17, 2025

The New Orleans Saints were one of Cam Ward’s favorite teams while growing up in West Columbia, Texas. So, it was exciting for the All-American quarterback from Miami to meet with Saints offic…

Mike Detillier answers whether Saints are kicking can or instilling hope on Dattitude Ep. 350

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Mar 17, 2025

With a rookie head coach in Kellen Moore, restructuring Derek Carr and others was obvious … but hard for many in this fan base to accept

How Kellen Moore convinced Saints' Juwan Johnson to re-sign during 'taxing' free agency

BY MATTHEW PARAS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 17, 2025

Sometime earlier this month — he doesn't remember exactly when — Juwan Johnson couldn't sleep.

The conversation that kept Cam Jordan with the Saints for one more season

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
Mar 17, 2025

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan pulled back the curtain on the discussion that led to him reconstructing his contract and staying with the franchise he's been with since he was dra…

Saints sign former Bears receiver and return man Velus Jones

BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Mar 15, 2025

The New Orleans Saints are signing former Chicago Bears receiver and return man Velus Jones, according to an ESPN report.