BRETT MARTEL
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, is greeted by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the end of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. As athletes and sports organizations around the world speak out against racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Drew Brees drew sharp criticism after he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

By Brett Martel Jun. 04, 2020 07:48 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees now realizes he'd fallen out of touch.

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Larry Warford (67) blocks against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the recent NFL draft. Warford's termination was announced by general manager Mickey Loomis on Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard Warford

By Brett Martel May. 08, 2020 08:55 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right

En esta foto de archivo del 27 de octubre de 2019, el quarterback Jameis Winston de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay se prepara para lanzar un pase durante un juego contra los Titans de Tennessee. El 28 de abril del 2020 firmó un año con los Saints de Nueva Orleans y será suplente de Drew Brees, después de que los Buccaneers permitieron que el quarterback entrara a la agencia libre restringida. (AP Foto/James Kenney, archivo)
Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity

By Brett Martel Apr. 29, 2020 06:03 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) fends off Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) on a long carry in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in New Orleans. The Saints have announced that dynamic reserve QB and utility player Taysom Hill has a new two year contract. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
AP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiations

By Brett Martel Apr. 26, 2020 02:31 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 25, 2020 08:57 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Saints trade up twice in third round to take Baun, Trautman

By Brett Martel Apr. 24, 2020 10:34 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints traded up twice in the third round of

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Saints take Michigan center Ruiz with 24th pick in NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 23, 2020 11:28 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints again invested their top available

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Saints cancel offseason program amid coronavirus concerns

By Brett Martel Apr. 22, 2020 01:51 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have canceled their offseason program

FILE - In this April 17, 1999, file photo, Texas running back Ricky Williams poses with a New Orleans Saints jersey after the Saints made Williams their first pick in the NFL draft and the fifth overall pick, in New York. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)
Hall of Famers Roaf, Jackson, highlight Saints draft history

By Brett Martel Apr. 21, 2020 03:31 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: LT Willie Roaf. Drafted eighth

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The need for a wide receiver is obvious and the talent level at the position in next week’s NFL draft is deep so the expectation is the Philadelphia Eagles will select a guy to catch Carson Wentz’s passes in the first round. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
For Saints, draft could help end recent run of playoff pain

By Brett Martel Apr. 16, 2020 04:44 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton

In a January 7, 2005 photo, former New Orleans Saint Tom Dempsey poses for photo in Harahan, La. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020 while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (John Mccusker/The Advocate via AP)
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73

By Brett Martel Apr. 05, 2020 10:21 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Dempsey, the kicker born without toes on his kicking

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (75) sets up to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Saints free agent left guard Andrus Peat has agreed to a five-year contract keeping him in New Orleans, general manager Mickey Loomis said. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints, Peat agree on 5-year contract

By Brett Martel Mar. 20, 2020 01:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints free agent left guard Andrus Peat has agreed to a

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks up as he walks off the field after overtime of 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/Brett Duke)
Saints coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus

By Brett Martel Mar. 19, 2020 05:31 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The Eagles ended their season with a 17-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saints bring back safety Jenkins as free agency opens

By Brett Martel Mar. 18, 2020 08:31 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints opened free agency by bringing back a

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, because the deal has not been announced. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, Fle)
AP source: Saints, Brees agree on 2-year, $50 million deal

By Brett Martel Mar. 17, 2020 11:49 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have

NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2020 03:26 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Quarterback Drew Brees' record-setting NFL career is on

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.