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FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (22) reacts to a stop against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, with New Orleans that removes a popular and productive play-maker from the Saints' secondary.(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Eagles acquire defensive back Gardner-Johnson from Saints

By Brett Martel Aug. 30, 2022 03:16 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

Saints draft Tennessee DB Alontae Taylor in 2nd round

By Les East Apr. 29, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints turned their attention to defense in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting defensive back Alontae Taylor out of...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Playoff hopes on line for Hill, Saints against Ryan, Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs past New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2021 11:54 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Allen throws for 4 TDs as Bills beat hobbled Saints, 31-6

By Brett Martel Nov. 25, 2021 11:36 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

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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

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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, left, scrambles away from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Panthers hope for better results against post-Brees Saints

By Steve Reed Sep. 16, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II (2) rushes for a first down as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texans start strong but must improve before trip to Browns

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 13, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Without Watt, Watson, little reason for optimism for Texans

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:46 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) New faces: Coach David Culley, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Mark Ingram, C Justin Britt, LB...

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. T.J. Ward, one of the members of the Denver Broncos’ famed “No Fly Zone” secondary, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ward helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Ward played eight seasons in the NFL with Cleveland, Denver and Tampa Bay. He last played in 2017 for the Buccaneers.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Former star safety T.J. Ward announces retirement from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 21, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...