Pete Werner
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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Saints' Allen foreshadows potential QB change in Week 11

By Brett Martel Nov. 14, 2022 06:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) stretches across the goal line for a touchdown against Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Ravens seek 4th win in 5 when they visit inconsistent Saints

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

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' Taysom Hill breaks the tackle of Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs and heads to the end zone for a 60 yard rushing touchdown during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints aim to spoil Superdome return for Bengals' Burrow

By Brett Martel Oct. 13, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith passes during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Hill accounts for 4 TDs, Saints top Seahawks 39-32

By Brett Martel Oct. 09, 2022 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs a route against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. More roster moves could come, but as of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 14 players on the active roster are products of the two NFL drafts under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith, creating a more youthful look with such players as tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie and safety Richie Grant positioned as leaders of the rebuild. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Saints begin Dennis Allen era vs rebuilding Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs through drills during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints preseason opener features 1st-rounders Olave, Penning

By Brett Martel Aug. 11, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. Saints new head coach Dennis Allen enters training camp with a roster that has been fortified at several key spots. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints' 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

By Brett Martel Aug. 02, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave takes selfies with fans after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the 11th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Saints add a big playmaker along with depth in NFL draft

By Les East Apr. 30, 2022 10:24 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, right, speaks with New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General manager Mickey Loomis, left, before the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints 12/2/2021

Dec. 02, 2021 07:57 PM EST

Tennessee Titans players carry flags as they take the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 11:43 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington's Rivera now faces Saints with Winston and Payton

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 07, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (95) reacts after losing on overtime ti the New York Giants during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The Giants won 27-21. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints, Washington face off, both 2-2 and struggling

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saints energized by post-Ida 'domecoming' vs. NY Giants

By Brett Martel Sep. 30, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Saints take defenders Werner, Adebo on 2nd day of NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 30, 2021 09:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints selected Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night before trading up to...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer after Tampa Bay picked Kyle Trask, from Florida, in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
The Latest: Broncos end 3rd round with Ohio State's Browning

By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out). ___ ...