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Saints | Poor weather postpones New Orleans interviews Tue Jan 21, 05:18 PM
Updating previous reports, the New Orleans Saints have postponed head-coaching interviews until later in the week, due to inclement weather. New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was scheduled to interview on Tuesday, Jan. 21, while Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver were set to interview on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
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Aaron Glenn player page
Mike Kafka player page
Saints | New Orleans Setting Up In-Person Interview With Mike McCarthy Mon Jan 20, 03:39 PM
The Saints are setting up an in-person interview with Mike McCarthy, per source. Logistics are still being set. Weather and all that has to be worked around, but the goal is this week.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy was the Saints' offensive coordinator under head coach Jim Haslett from 2000 to 2004. He spent one year in the same job with the 49ers before becoming the Packers head coach. He was 125-77-2 in Green Bay and won a Super Bowl before being fired during the 2018 season. McCarthy was 49-35 with the Cowboys. As Profootballtalk.com notes, the Saints have started setting up second, in-person interviews with candidates that they have already interviewed remotely. However, McCarthy might not need a second round if the team likes what it hears whenever the two sides can get together. |
Saints | Mike Kafka to have another Saints interview Mon Jan 20, 09:06 AM
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will have a second interview with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, Jan. 21, for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have completed initial interviews with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, among others. Mike McCarthy also emerged as a candidate after his departure from the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to Kafka,l Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is also getting a second interview. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Saints | Anthony Weaver to have second Saints meeting Mon Jan 20, 09:04 AM
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will have a second interview for the New Orleans Saints head coaching vacancy Wednesday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Another candidate getting a second interview for the Saints job this week, according to Pelissero, is New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. As SI.com's Alain Poupart notes, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been considered one of the front-runners for the opening, and that still should apply even after his defense fell short in a loss to Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels in the NFC divisional round upset loss at Ford Field on Saturday night. Among others who have interviewed for the position is Darren Rizzi, who finished 2024 as New Orleans' interim head coach after Dennis Allen was fired. Weaver is also among the more than a dozen candidates to interview to become head coach of the Chicago Bears, the latest candidate being former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George. |
Anthony Weaver player page
Saints | Darren Rizzi interview update Fri Jan 17, 01:12 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi is interviewing with the Saints in hopes he will take over as the full-time head coach on Friday, Jan. 17.
| Footballguys view: Rizzi could also be in consideration for the newly open special teams coordinator job in Denver under his old boss Sean Payton. The Saints have interest in Mike McCarthy, but Chicago is probably the more likely landing spot for him. The Saints will also make a strong play for Aaron Glenn to come back to their staff as head coach after being part of the success story in Detroit. |
Saints | New Orleans eyeing Mike McCarthy Mon Jan 13, 12:51 PM
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has interest from the New Orleans Saints for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Saints | Kliff Kingsbury sought for Saints interview Thu Jan 9, 10:26 AM
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has been requested for an interview for the New Orleans Saints head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have Derek Carr as their quarterback, so Kingsbury would be tasked with getting the most from him (and the team should be considering a rookie quarterback to develop as well). Kingsbury is doing great things with Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and that's why he's drawing interest from several teams. |
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Saints | Aaron Glenn to meet with Saints Tue Jan 7, 09:50 AM
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will have a virtual interview for the New Orleans Saints head coaching vacancy this week.
| Footballguys view: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Glenn will also be interviewed by the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars regarding their respective head coach openings. Glenn served as defensive backs coach in New Orleans from 2016 to 2020 before joining Dan Campbell's staff in Detroit. All of the interviews will be virtual, per NFL rules, and they reportedly will take place from Thursday through Saturday. Teams will have to wait until after the Lions are eliminated from the playoffs to offer Glenn a deal, but it's clear that he will have multiple options as he tries to transition to a head coach this offseason. |
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Saints | Derek Carr Not Interested In Taking A Pay Cut Tue Jan 7, 12:27 AM
Saints quarterback Derek Carr said he has had "super positive" conversations with team leadership regarding his future after sitting out seven games in 2024. He has two years left on the free-agent deal he signed before the 2023 season. Carr, whose contract average of $37.5 million ranks in a tie for 15th at his position, according to Over The Cap, said he would not be open to a pay cut. "I wouldn't take a pay cut," he told ESPN.
| Footballguys view: Carr is due $40 million next year and will count $51.45 million against the salary cap in 2025 if the Saints don't restructure his contract. Carr sat out the final four games of the season because of two fractures in his non-throwing hand and sat out three games earlier in the season because of a strained oblique. Carr said "it sucked" to be on the sideline as the Saints (5-11) lost the final four games of the season. He said his focus now is getting back to full health while the Saints hold a search for a head coach. Carr was 5-5 as a starter in 2024, and the Saints did not win a game with backup quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. |
Derek Carr player page
Saints | Nine players receive future contracts Mon Jan 6, 06:33 PM
Free-agent DT Ryder Anderson, S Millard Bradford, QB Ben DiNucci, OT Josiah Ezirim, CB Travion Fluellen, TE Michael Jacobson, PK Charlie Smyth, RB Xazavian Valladay and TE Treyton Welch signed Reserve/Future contracts with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Xazavian Valladay player page
Saints | Kellen Moore sought for interview Mon Jan 6, 03:56 PM
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was requested to interview with the New Orleans Saints for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: The list of candidates for the Saints HC opening is growing, with Moore joining Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as potential candidates. A former quarterback for the Lions and Dallas, Moore decided to remain with the Cowboys as their QBs coach and end his playing career in 2018. Dallas later promoted him to offensive coordinator for the 2019 season and he retained the position through a coaching change. However, he and head coach Mike McCarthy later elected to mutually part ways, and the Chargers hired Moore as offensive coordinator in 2023. Moore joined the Eagles as an offensive coordinator when the Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh before the 2024 season. In 2024, the Eagles ranked No. 7 in points per game, No. 8 in yards per game, No. 29 in passing yards and No. 2 in rushing yards. |
Kellen Moore player page
Saints | Saints seeking Joe Brady interview Mon Jan 6, 03:52 PM
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady was requested to interview with the New Orleans Saints for their head coach vacancy, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Brady is also set to interview with the New York Jets. Brady, who spent two years with the Saints as an offensive assistant, spent a season as the Panthers offensive coordinator but was fired before the end of his second season. The Bills hired him as a QB coach in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator when Ken Dorsey was shown the door last November. In 2024, the Bills' offense ranked No. 10 in total yards, No. 2 in points scored, No. 9 in rushing yards and No. 9 in passing yards. We'll watch for more on this in coming days. |
Saints | Foster Moreau Suffered Serious Knee Injury Sun Jan 5, 09:31 PM
After an exceptional performance by the New Orleans Saints tight ends room against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of their main targets suffered what looked to be a severe knee injury late in the game. Foster Moreau was taken out of the game in the final two minutes after taking a blow to his leg.
| Footballguys view: It seemed Moreau could not walk under his own power after the play and had to be dragged out of bounds for assistance. It was announced later that Moreau was carted into the locker room in an air cast, typically a sign of severe injury. Moreau had come on strong over the last five games, averaging over 35 yards a catch and hauling in 15 of his 18 targets during that span. He ended the year with 32 catches for 413 yards, one reception, and 7 yards shy of his career highs. Moreau also caught five touchdown passes, which tied his personal best. Hopefully, he will rebound from this at some point next season. |
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Saints | Dante Pettis finds end zone Sun Jan 5, 06:19 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Dante Pettis caught two passes for 16 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Saints | Cedrick Wilson catches three passes Sun Jan 5, 06:10 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson caught three passes for 22 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted five times during the game.
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Saints | Four receptions for Foster Moreau Sun Jan 5, 06:08 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Foster Moreau caught four passes for 31 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Saints | Marquez Valdes-Scantling held in check Sun Jan 5, 06:05 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three passes for 33 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted eight times during the game.
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Saints | Juwan Johnson plays well in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 06:03 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught six passes for 80 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted seven times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Johnson operated as the de facto #1 target in the Saints pass offense late this season and was leaned on even more after Foster Moreau went down with a leg injury that required an air cast. Johnson will be a free agent next year, but the Saints could seek to bring him back, especially if Moreau's injury is serious. |
Juwan Johnson player page
Saints | Jamaal Williams finishes with 22 total yards Sun Jan 5, 06:02 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams rushed for 15 yards on eight carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He also caught one pass for seven yards during the game.
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Saints | Clyde Edwards-Helaire top rusher for Saints Sun Jan 5, 05:56 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 26 yards on eight carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He also caught one pass for 14 yards during the game.
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Saints | Spencer Rattler throws for 240 yards Sun Jan 5, 05:45 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler went 26-for-42 for 240 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He also rushed for 11 yards on one carry during the game.
Link to story Saints | Juwan Johnson officially active Sun Jan 5, 12:00 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara won't play in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 11:43 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin) is not active for Week 18's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Saints | Week 18 New Orleans Saints inactives Sun Jan 5, 11:40 AM
The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Mason Tipton, RB Alvin Kamara, QB Derek Carr, RB Kendre Miller, DT Khristian Boyd, LB Pete Werner and LB Willie Gay inactive for Week 18.
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Alvin Kamara player page
Willie Gay Jr player page
Pete Werner player page
Kendre Miller player page
Saints | Spencer Rattler to start in Week 18 Sat Jan 4, 04:42 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler will start Week 18's game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
| Footballguys view: Rattler has struggled during his rookie season when tasked with starting for the Saints. He still might develop into a decent backup, but right now it looks like he will be one of those guys fighting to make a roster in 2025. |
Saints | Pete Werner downgraded Sat Jan 4, 04:01 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Pete Werner (concussion) was downgraded to out for Week 18 on Saturday, Jan. 4. In addition, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire and S Millard Bradford were elevated from the practice squad.
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Pete Werner player page
Saints | Chris Olave ruled out Sat Jan 4, 03:59 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (head) was ruled out for Week 18 on Saturday, Jan 4. Olave was previously listed as questionable.
Link to story Saints | Derek Carr ruled out Fri Jan 3, 03:58 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand) did not participate in participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
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Saints | Kendre Miller to miss Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 03:55 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not participate in participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
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Saints | Doubtful tag for Alvin Kamara Fri Jan 3, 03:52 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin) did not participate in participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as doubtful for Week 18.
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Saints | Juwan Johnson listed as questionable Fri Jan 3, 03:49 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is a streaming tight end play with a high floor in PPR leagues if he can go in Week 18. Foster Moreau is also a viable play and would have a higher ceiling if Johnson is out. |
Juwan Johnson player page
Saints | Chris Olave's status in question Fri Jan 3, 03:47 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, but is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Link to story Saints | No designation for Marquez Valdes-Scantling Fri Jan 3, 03:44 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Saints | Week 18 injury report for New Orleans Fri Jan 3, 03:38 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand) and RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. RB Alvin Kamara (groin) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. DE Payton Turner (ankle), TE Juwan Johnson (knee) and LB Willie Gay (shoulder) were limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and are listed as questionable. LB Pete Werner (concussion), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) and WR Chris Olave (head) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable.
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Alvin Kamara player page
Marquez Valdes-Scantling player page
Willie Gay Jr player page
Juwan Johnson player page
Payton Turner player page
Pete Werner player page
Kendre Miller player page
Saints | New Orleans missing three key players from practice Fri Jan 3, 02:51 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand), RB Alvin Kamara (groin) and RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not practice for a third consecutive day on Friday, Jan. 3.
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Alvin Kamara player page
Kendre Miller player page
Saints | Thursday practice report for Saints Thu Jan 2, 05:33 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand), RB Alvin Kamara (groin), RB Kendre Miller (concussion) and DE Payton Turner (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2. LB Pete Werner (concussion), TE Juwan Johnson (knee) and LB Willie Gay (shoulder) were limited during practice. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) and WR Chris Olave (head) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Alvin Kamara player page
Marquez Valdes-Scantling player page
Willie Gay Jr player page
Juwan Johnson player page
Payton Turner player page
Pete Werner player page
Kendre Miller player page
Saints | Chris Olave fully practices Thu Jan 2, 05:31 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (head) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Saints | Marquez Valdes-Scantling upgraded Thu Jan 2, 05:28 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Saints | Juwan Johnson listed as limited Thu Jan 2, 05:24 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Saints | Kendre Miller misses practice Thu Jan 2, 05:22 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Saints | No practice for Alvin Kamara Thu Jan 2, 05:14 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Saints | Derek Carr sits again Thu Jan 2, 05:06 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Saints | Wednesday practice report for Saints Wed Jan 1, 08:56 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand), RB Alvin Kamara (groin), RB Kendre Miller (concussion), DE Payton Turner (ankle) and LB Pete Werner (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. TE Juwan Johnson (knee) and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) were limited during practice. WR Chris Olave (head) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDerek Carr player page
Alvin Kamara player page
Marquez Valdes-Scantling player page
Juwan Johnson player page
Payton Turner player page
Pete Werner player page
Kendre Miller player page
Saints | Chris Olave a full participant Wed Jan 1, 08:54 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (head) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Saints | Marquez Valdes-Scantling limited Wed Jan 1, 08:52 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Saints | Juwan Johnson listed as limited Wed Jan 1, 08:49 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Saints | Kendre Miller sits out Wed Jan 1, 08:48 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Saints | No practice for Alvin Kamara Wed Jan 1, 08:45 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Saints | Derek Carr unable to practice Wed Jan 1, 08:42 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (hand) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Saints | Saints poach Josh Ball Tue Dec 31, 07:11 PM
The New Orleans Saints signed OT Josh Ball off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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