Larry Warford
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

New Orleans Saints see 2020 campaign as Super Bowl or bust

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-4) New faces: WR Emmanuel Sanders, S Malcolm Jenkins, RB Ty Montgomery, DE Margus Hunt, FB Michael Burton, OL Cesar...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Saints also have had very little turnover on coach Payton’s staff. The coordinators and most position coaches remain the same. Having so many familiar faces remain in an organization coming off three straight NFC South titles should only help in a year when a global pandemic has wiped out traditional offseason programs and preseason games. “I do think the continuity can provide us that advantage,” Payton said.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)
Saints see Super Bowl as the only bar for success in 2020

By Brett Martel Aug. 27, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Brees, Saints look for Super Bowl run after recent misses

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 12:59 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (13-4) CAMP SITE: Metairie, Louisiana LAST YEAR: New Orleans posted second straight 13-3 regular season...

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Larry Warford runs during NFL football NFC Pro Bowl practice in Kissimmee, Fla. After being selected for the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month. He immediately became the most enticing offensive lineman on the market, and will likely find a starting spot somewhere. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

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

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

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

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 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

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

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

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 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 Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass to running back Alvin Kamara, left, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:26 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints running Latavius Murray runs through drills during the NFL football team's practice in Metairie, La. Murray doesn’t see himself as a replacement for his friend and former offseason training partner, Mark Ingram--not that he can’t appreciate why others might view him as such. “Human nature for fans or anybody is to compare us, because obviously a very good running back leaves and we have to fill that void,” Murray said Thursday, May 30, after New Orleans completed its sixth full-squad voluntary practice of the offseason. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints' Murray says he can't replace Ingram, but can help

By Brett Martel May. 30, 2019 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Eagles and New Orleans Saints play in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Payton: Playoff stakes more important than perceived slights

By Brett Martel Jan. 13, 2019 02:57 AM EST

In this Oct. 8, 2018 file photo New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, second left, celebrates his touchdown carry with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) and center Max Unger (60) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans. The Saints have all five starters on their recently banged-up offensive line practicing as they prepare for their playoff opener against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Terron Armstead says he was encouraged by his practice in more than two weeks. But he isn’t yet certain he’ll play as he tries to come back from a chest injury. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, file)
Recently banged-up Saints line showing signs of healing

By Brett Martel Jan. 09, 2019 08:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans. Armstead has been dealing with an ailing pectoral muscle that has sidelined him for six of the past seven games. He tried to come back in Week 16 against Pittsburgh, but didn’t make it through that game. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Saints enter playoffs thankful for their health

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2019 08:04 PM EST