Photo by Darren Yamashita-USA Today Sports/Reuters The New Orleans Saints have selected Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga with the 14th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Fuaga stands at 6’6″ and 324 pounds, displaying the versatility to play both tackle and guard in the NFL. He was rated as the second-best offensive tackle prospect by Pro Football Focus. He ran a 5.13 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and currently holds a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.63. The versatile offensive lineman was a three-time All-American, including a first-teamer in 20 ..read more

Rory McIlroy plays from the 9th fairway during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Rory McIlroy, the second-ranked golfer in the Official World Golf Ranking, is currently tied for the lead in Avondale as he and teammate Shane Lowry finished with an 11-under 61 in the first round of the Zurich Classic. The European team is tied with three other teams, as Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard, Ben Kohles/Patton Kizzire, and David Lipsky/Aaron Rai all shot a 61 on the opening day. Former McNeese golfer Robert Mac ..read more

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle James Hurst (74) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in a game during the 2022 season. — Photo by Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The New Orleans Saints have a sizable hole to fill along its offensive line. The position group was already a need heading into Thursday night’s NFL Draft, but became more of a need after versatile and veteran offensive lineman James Hurst announced that he was retiring from the NFL. Hurst made the announcement on Instagram writing the following, “Twenty-four of my thirty-two years of life have ..read more

Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) rushes with the football in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (59) after catching a pass during a game last season at Lambeau Field. — Photo by Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters The New Orleans Saints added depth at two offensive positions on Friday. New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the franchise has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and quarterback Kellen Mond. The 6-foot-5, 214-pound St. Brown was originall ..read more

Photo by: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Black and Gold added more depth to their secondary on Wednesday by bringing back veteran safety Johnathan Abram. Abram is headed back to New Orleans after agreeing to another one-year deal. Numerous Saints reporters broke the news early in the afternoon with the team confirming later. The dollar amount has yet to be revealed. The former Mississippi State Bulldog is a former first-round pick from the 2019 NFL draft where the at the time Oakland Raiders took him 27th overall. In five seasons with the Raiders (2019-2022), Green Bay Packers (2022 ..read more

Photo by: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The New Orleans Saints added to their offensive line depth early in the workweek. Unrestricted Free Agent offensive lineman Olisaemeka Udoh has agreed to a one-year contract with the Black and Gold. Ari Meirov was one of the first to break the news on X. The #Saints are expected to sign former #Vikings G/T Oli Udoh to a 1-year deal, per source. He has 18 career starts. pic.twitter.com/gDs4Jgh9MJ — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 18, 2024 Oli Udoh is listed at 6’6″, 320 lbs, and is a five-year veteran after he was drafted in the sixth round ..read more

Photo by: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The New Orleans Saints made a couple of moves on Thursday to add depth to positions on the offensive side of the football. Earlier in the day, the Black and Gold signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to compete with second-year signal caller Jake Haener for the backup role. It’ll be a one-year deal that is set at the veteran minimum. Nick Underhill first broke the news via X.com. Saints signed Nathan Peterman to compete as the backup quarterback, per source — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 14, 2024 Peterman, a 29-year-old quarterback out o ..read more

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) celebrates during the second half of a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The New Orleans got out of their precarious salary cap position and started the new league year by announcing two signings. Mickey Loomis has announced that the Saints have signed linebacker Willie Gay to a one-year deal and re-signed fullback Adam Prentice to a similar deal. The #Saints have agreed to terms with LB Willie Gay (@WillieGayJr) on a one-year contract! pic.twi ..read more

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) has been placed on injured reserve. — Photo by Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters The New Orleans Saints plan to say goodbye to one of their all-time great receivers. According to Jeff Duncan, the Black and Gold are preparing to release Michael Thomas after only playing in 20 games during the last four seasons. The new NFL league year begins on March 13. #BREAKING: The Saints are planning on releasing Michael Thomas, per @JeffDuncan_ pic.twitter.com/vUWTgFabVv — FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) March 7, 2024 After a stellar rookie season ..read more

Photo by: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Saints have found their new guy. Klint Kubiak will become the newest offensive coordinator of the Black and Gold. Kubiak was most recently the passing game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. The son of Gary Kubiak was the top target for the Saints but no move could be made until the end of the team’s season that Kubiak coached, which was the 49ers, who finished their 2023-2024 season in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. Ian Rapoport made the news official via X. The #Saints and #49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak have rea ..read more