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FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their latest secondary revamp by agreeing to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until after free agency begins on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2023 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Tony Fields II (42) tackles Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver (84) during an NFL football game on Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their run blocking on Monday, March 13, 2023, by agreeing to terms with Oliver on a three-year, $21 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
AP sources: Vikings reach deals with DE Davenport, TE Oliver

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2023 04:59 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2022 09:46 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Lattimore among 7 Saints back at practice as 49ers await

By Brett Martel Nov. 23, 2022 07:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

By Brett Martel Nov. 21, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20

By Brett Martel Nov. 20, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, bottom, makes a catch under Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams, Saints clash with both trying to save their seasons

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 01:52 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) gets off a pass under pressure by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) blocking during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Saints sticking with Dalton over Winston at QB vs. Rams

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades a rush by Philadelphia Eagles Robert Quinn during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Saints visit Steelers hoping to stay in murky NFC South race

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:53 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Saints 1st-year coach Allen bemoans inconsistent play

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake, center, runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win

By Brett Martel Nov. 07, 2022 11:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints ride Kamara's 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders

By Brett Martel Oct. 30, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (89) pulls in a touchdown reception as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson pulls in vain on his jersey, during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Saints know what's broken, but quick fixes have been elusive

By Brett Martel Oct. 21, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny runs past the outstretched arms of New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Seahawks running back Penny has 'bad' lower left leg injury

By Guerry Smith Oct. 09, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints' defense encouraged by strides made since opener

By Brett Martel Sep. 21, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints' head coach Dennis Allen watches a drill before an NFL football joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saints seek 6th straight winning season at dawn of Allen era

By Brett Martel Aug. 24, 2022 04:52 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner moves against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Saints 2021 first-round draft choice Turner says he still feels a bit like a rookie with a lot to prove after injuries largely derailed his maiden NFL campaign. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Saints' 2021 top pick Turner making plans to prove himself

By Brett Martel Jul. 29, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints coach Allen 'more comfortable' in head role this time

By Brett Martel Jul. 26, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen claps for his players during an NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots since former long-time coach Sean Payton retired after last season. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Saints first camp under Allen features fortified roster

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport in waits for a play during the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Davenport is recuperating from right shoulder surgery last January and multiple offseason surgeries on his pinky, which ultimately resulted in most of its removal. Davenport said he does not expect the amputation to adversely affect his pass rush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saints pass rusher Davenport healing from pinky amputation

By Brett Martel Jun. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT