The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The team was founded by John W. Mecom Jr., David Dixon, and the city of New Orleans on November 1, 1966. The Saints began play in Tulane Stadium in 1967 where they remained until the 1974 NFL season, when they moved to the new Louisiana Superdome.
New Orleans is mourning football coach Wayne Reese Sr., who died of coronavirus. Players including NFL's Marshall Faulk were shaped by his advice.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton had plenty to say about the NFL's pass interference review rule and his 'Bountygate' punishment.
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A proper backup QB can be the difference between staying in contention and a season going drown the drain. Which NFL teams have the best situation?
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As the Carolina Panthers planned to sign former Mississippi State QB Tommy Stevens, the New Orleans Saints came up with a better plan: draft him.
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Jameis Winston underwent corrective LASIK surgery, and the newly signed New Orleans Saints QB can already see a marked difference in his vision.
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After being diagnosed with COVID-19, Sean Payton went through a two-week self-quarantine — but he still kept plenty busy during that time.
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In a radio interview with WWL 870 AM/105.3 FM, Saints coach Sean Payton said he has been cleared following a battle with the coronavirus.
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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said he tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known COVID-19 case in the NFL.
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Drew Brees will be back for his 20th season in the NFL, as the Saints QB announced on Instagram he plans to play in the 2020 season.
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Taysom Hill told the AP he'd leave the New Orleans Saints to pursue starting QB opportunities in the NFL. He has completed six passes in his career.
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Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can award to a civilian, at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. (Jan. 15)
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New Orleans Saints fans threw trash in the direction of the officials as they departed the field following the NFC wild-card game against the Vikings.
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Sports reporter Carley McCord died in a plane crash on Dec. 28. The Saints reserved a press box seat in her honor for Sunday's wild-card game.
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Michael Thomas already surpassed Marvin Harrison's record for receptions in a season, and the Saints star still has one game remaining in the year.
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As part of a plea agreement with federal investigators, former Saints WR Joe Horn pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
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Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 29 of 30 passes in his record-setting night, but says he is frustrated by the one he didn't complete.
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The San Francisco 49ers had a huge Sunday, after defeating the New Orleans Saints and getting some help from the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.
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Two more teams joined the AFC playoff field on Sunday, but the real shakeup was in the NFC, where the top seeds were reshuffled.
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The New Orleans Saints clinched a third consecutive NFC South title with their Thanksgiving night win over the Atlanta Falcons.
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The New Orleans Saints' dynamic Taysom Hill is serving up a heaping helping of big plays against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night.
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For the second week in a row, our No. 1 team suffered a defeat. Who assumes the top spot now after both the Saints and 49ers fell in Week 10?
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback takes aim at suspect Redskins secondary; Saints' Latavius Murray could get starter's workload vs. Bears.
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After Buccaneers right guard Alex Cappa suffered a broken left arm in the second quarter of a loss against the Saints, he didn't miss a snap.
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Despite being without star quarterback Drew Brees, the Saints notched a key win over the Cowboys thanks to a defense that dominated all night.
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Growing up in Louisiana, Dak Prescott dreamed of playing in the Superdome as a high school player. The Cowboys QB will be there Sunday vs. Saints.
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Bridgewater threw one TD apiece to stars Kamara and Thomas, and the Saints defense and special teams chipped in with TDs of their own.
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Injuries to several starting quarterbacks lead to a Week 3 run on Steelers' Mason Rudolph, Giants' Daniel Jones, Saints' Teddy Bridgewater.
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The New Orleans Saints might have to wait until midseason or later for the return of quarterback Drew Brees, who suffered a thumb injury vs. the Rams.
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Wil Lutz hit a long field goal as time expired to give the Saints a thrilling win over the Texans, who had taken the lead with just 37 seconds to go.
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Week 1 in the NFL concludes with a Monday night doubleheader. Here's everything you need to know for the Houston Texans vs. the New Orleans Saints.
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Longtime star New Orleans Saints quarterback says he didn't know about Focus on the Family's stands when he made the video promoting Take Your Bible to School Day CBS News - Published Also reported by •USATODAY.com
These long-time fans of the New Orleans Saints will not move on from the blown pass interference call that likely cost the team Super Bowl appearance.
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The Dolphins made their second big trade in as many days, and team will continue its rebuild without linebacker Kiko Alonso, who was dealt to Saints.
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The chances of seeing Zion Williamson playing actual football alongside Drew Brees and the Saints are zero. But he still looked good throwing passes.
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Apparently blown call still controversial months after it helped Los Angeles Rams beat New Orleans Saints in NFL title game to go to Super Bowl CBS News - Published
Saints receiver Michael Thomas and Chargers running back Melvin Gordon top the list of the notable holdouts during the start of NFL training camps.
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A Louisiana judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the NFL over the blown playoff "no-call" that led to the Rams beating the Saints and advancing to the 2019 Super Bowl
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Both Gregg Williams and Joe Vitt quickly and forcefully moved on when asked about their roles in the New Orleans Saints' Bountygate scandal.
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