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FILE - New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) smiles during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. A person familiar with the decision says the Saints are bringing back veteran defensive back Williams on a one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, April 2, 2022, because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
AP source: Saints, DB P.J. Williams agree on 1-year deal

By Brett Martel Apr. 02, 2022 09:35 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are bringing back free-agent defensive back

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. Winston arguably tops the list of free agents because New Orleans appeared on track to make the playoffs to start the post-Drew Brees era when Winston's season ended with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
AP Source: Winston agrees to return to Saints on 2-year deal

By Brett Martel Mar. 21, 2022 05:57 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Free agent quarterback Jameis Winston has agreed to return to the

FILE - New York Jets' Marcus Maye plays in the team's NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 24, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. The New Orleans Saints say former Jets safety Maye has agreed on a three-year, free-agent contract with New Orleans. The move was announced by the club shortly after the NFL's 2022 free agency period began on Wednesday, March 16. (AP Photo/Winslow Towson, File)
Saints, safety Marcus Maye, agree on 3-year free-agent deal

By Brett Martel Mar. 16, 2022 06:58 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and former New York Jets safety Marcus Maye agreed on a

New Orleans Saints new head coach Dennis Allen speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Allen foreshadows continuity, but with his own spin

By Brett Martel Feb. 08, 2022 07:29 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Newly named New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen asserts

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left, celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted Allen to head coach. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AP sources: Saints tab Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton

By Brett Martel Feb. 07, 2022 07:04 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dennis Allen is getting a second chance to be an NFL head coach —

FILE - New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis walks the sidelines during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as a candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton, he also emphasized his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Saints GM compliments Flores as coaching search continues

By Brett Martel Feb. 02, 2022 06:14 PM EST
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the club remains “in the middle” of its

FILE - New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis walks the sidelines during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as a candidate to replace retired coach Sean Payton, he also emphasized his desire to thoroughly consider candidates from outside the club. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Saints GM Loomis: Allen among candidates to replace Payton

By Brett Martel Jan. 28, 2022 03:15 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Even as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis spoke highly of

Sean Payton, center left, leaves with general manager Mickey Loomis following an NFL football press conference announcing his resignation as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Metairie, La. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Sean Payton steps down as coach after 16 years

By Brett Martel Jan. 25, 2022 02:31 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Before Sean Payton took his first head coaching job in New Orleans

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) is hit by New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) causing Davis to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints weathered adversity in 2021, competitive to the end

By Brett Martel Jan. 10, 2022 06:54 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No one can accuse the New Orleans Saints of giving up.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-20. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints gratified to close tough season with meaningful game

By Brett Martel Jan. 03, 2022 07:17 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker and defensive captain Demario Davis gushes with

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Jordan, Saints' defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 07:42 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cameron Jordan bolted into the backfield from the left edge of

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, this has been a

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints focused on playoff push after outbreak set them back

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 06:31 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton sounded ready to accept and move on

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Payton: Book's NFL debut was 'hard to evaluate'

By Brett Martel Dec. 28, 2021 01:33 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton said quarterback Ian Book's NFL debut was

New Orleans Saints' Ian Book (16) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight

By Brett Martel Dec. 27, 2021 11:28 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Dolphins defense that intercepted Saints rookie Ian Book twice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fumbles the football after getting hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Jordan not letting up in 2nd decade, on field or off

By Brett Martel Dec. 26, 2021 12:14 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan entered his second decade in

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before the team;s NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans on Oct. 3, 2021. The rookie out of Notre Dame, selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, is expected to take his first regular season NFL snaps on Monday night against Miami. A COVID-19 outbreak affecting more than a dozen Saints players including quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian left the Saints little choice but to elevate Book to a starting role this week. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)
Saints' Book hails 'unbelievable opportunity' to make debut

By Brett Martel Dec. 24, 2021 07:29 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book says that because of the

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Perseverance has paid dividends for the Miami Dolphins and New

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fumbles the football after getting hit by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Saints putting big win over Brady's Bucs in perspective

By Brett Martel Dec. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When the New Orleans Saints gathered Monday to review footage of

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

By Brett Martel Dec. 15, 2021 06:05 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was not at practice on