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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) bows his head with teammates for amount of silence for Carley McCord, a local sports journalist and in-game host for the Saints, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Payton: Saints identifying ways to shore up 13-win squad

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2020 08:22 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and players who've been in New

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2020 05:06 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After tight end Kyle Rudolph emerged from a purple swarm of

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead (6) injures his ribs on a touchdown saving tackle of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minn. Morstead is one of just two current Saints players who played in the NFC title game against the Vikings in January 2010. The other is quarterback Drew Brees. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP, File)
Saints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visit

By Brett Martel Jan. 04, 2020 01:01 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years ago, when the Minnesota Vikings last visited New

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Vikings-Saints playoff clash features Dalvin & Alvin show

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 09:43 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Dalvin and Alvin show is coming to the Superdome.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) lines for a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Saints eager to tackle tougher road to Super Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2019 07:18 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the second time since 2011, a Saints team coached by

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, then-New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England. The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Payton: Saints doing due diligence on receiver Antonio Brown

By Brett Martel Dec. 27, 2019 03:25 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Prolific but embattled free-agent receiver Antonio Brown

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, and cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. (35) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Saints' mental, physical toughness tested in latest win

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2019 06:22 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' playoff readiness was tested during

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders (26) is tackled by New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jenkins: Sorry for offending people, happy to be a Saint

By Brett Martel Dec. 18, 2019 07:17 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Former Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins asserted that he

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Saints QB Brees in vintage form as playoffs approach

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2019 04:46 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Vintage Drew Brees is back. Or so it

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints crush Colts 34-7

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2019 11:18 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees trotted along the sideline holding his helmet and

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass that tied Peyton Manning for the NFL record for most career touchdown passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Brees breaks NFL career touchdown pass record

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2019 10:13 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees has become the NFL's all-time

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) gestures after a touchdown by wide receiver Michael Thomas (13), during the second half at an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints QB Brees chasing NFL history again in prime time

By Brett Martel Dec. 15, 2019 12:44 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees has a knack for making history when the only NFL

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injury-plagued Saints brace for visit from desperate Colts

By Brett Martel Dec. 12, 2019 08:35 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton is trying not to let New Orleans'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) pursue in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2019 07:29 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton had no interest in emphasizing the

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a fumble by Alvin Kamara in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Garoppolo's 4 TD passes help 49ers top Saints, 48-46

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2019 05:05 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo decisively delivered a fourth-down pass to

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints, 49ers clash with top NFC seeding in the balance

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2019 09:16 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the Saints are ready to up the ante.

File-This Sept. 24, 2019, file photo shows New Orleans Saints' Manti Te'o (51) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Teo has a new perspective on life and football. The New Orleans Saints could find out Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, how Teo’s outlook affects his performance in a high-stakes clash with San Francisco that will decide who has the inside track to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. With fellow linebackers Kiko Alonso (thigh) and A.J. Klein (knee) missing practice on Wednesday and their playing status unclear, the newly signed Teo participated in an NFL practice for the first time since last season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Teo returns to Saints defense for high-stakes tilt vs 49ers

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EST
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Manti Teo has a new perspective on life and football.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. Ryan was sacked nine times in the game. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints showcased depth, dynamism in clinching NFC South

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 04:35 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From Taysom Hill’s deflection of Atlanta’s first punt to

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) on a 16-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Michael Thomas giving Saints a big return on investment

By Brett Martel Nov. 26, 2019 07:15 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Michael Thomas appears in the locker room at New

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Lutz’s kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34-31 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Nov. 24, 2019 05:00 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees, receiver Michael Thomas and