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Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft just over four months away and the postseasons of both professional and college football coming to a close, many athletes hopeful of hearing their names called in April are prepping to put forth their best for scouts, coaches, and staff of teams seeking to fill their needs. As for Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis, and the New Orleans Saints, the eighth overall pick of the draft will add another foundational pillar to the future of football in the Big Easy.

This mock draft was completed without New Orleans submitting any trades, although such trades are certainly...

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Should the Saints bring back Isaiah Stalbird?

Should the Saints bring back Isaiah Stalbird?

The New Orleans Saints have some tough decisions to make this offseason with pending free agents, but one of the easier ones should be re-signing former UDFA LB Isaiah Stalbird, who proved to be an exciting piece for Brandon Staley’s defense.

The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit and converted defensive back finally got his chance to shine after a redshirt year on the Saints’ practice squad as a rookie. Stalbird finished the 2025 season with 25 total tackles (12 solo), six pressures, two sacks, four stops and a pass breakup across 17 games and 63 defensive snaps.

Standing 6-foot-1 and...

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Fleur-de-Links, January 15: Saints great set to be inducted in CFB HOF

Fleur-de-Links, January 15: Saints great set to be inducted in CFB HOF

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Former Alabama and Saints RB Mark Ingram to be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Former Alabama and Saints RB Mark Ingram to be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame have announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class and Former Alabama and New Orleans Saints Running Back Mark Ingram will soon be joining the elite group of college athletes and coaches.

Ingram becomes the 28th former Crimson Tide player or coach to be induced into the College Football Hall of Fame and is the 3rd Alabama inductee since 2024, as he joins Antonio Langham (2024) and Nick Saban (2025).

Ingram played for the Alabama from 2008-2010. In 2009, he became the first Heisman Trophy winner in the...

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Why Saints QB Tyler Shough should win Offensive Rookie of the Year

Why Saints QB Tyler Shough should win Offensive Rookie of the Year

When the New Orleans Saints drafted quarterback Tyler Shough out of Louisville in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft many were left scratching their heads. Shough was 26 years old and had completed just one full season of college football in a six-year career and was rarely seen with a second-round grade on any pre-draft analyses. However, as we now sit at the start of the offseason for the Saints, Shough has solidified himself as the quarterback of the future and I would argue is even deserving of Offensive Rookie of the Year. As it stands, the three...

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Former Saints quarterback selected in 2026 UFL Draft

Former Saints quarterback selected in 2026 UFL Draft

On Friday, January 9, quarterback Hunter Dekkers was selected by the United Football League’s Houston Gamblers during the first phase of the association’s multi-stage draft. Less than one year ago, Dekkers found himself going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but will now have an opportunity for a fresh start with a new team in hopes of continuing his professional career.

Dekkers signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following a minicamp tryout in May 2025. He was never able to see the field during the preseason as Kellen Moore and the Saints worked rigorously to...

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Fleur-de-Links, January 14: A Saints rookie is in the ROTY race

Fleur-de-Links, January 14: A Saints rookie is in the ROTY race

Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year

Will Shough win it?

Examining Saints’ WR Room, Including Forgotten Trade Pickup

The Saints may have a potentially great backup already on the roster, and he didn’t play this past season.

Saints legend Cam Jordan schools Tyler Shough on New Orleans’ must-try restaurants

A fun interaction between the veteran and the rookie.

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Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year

Saints QB Tyler Shough nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year

The NFL announced today the six finalists for the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award and New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough is on the list alongside Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan, and Browns LB Carson Schwesinger

Shough recorded the highest completion percentage among all rookies (67.6, 221 of 337), had the second-most passing yards (2,384) and second-highest passer rating (91.3) among rookies this season. Shough broke the Saints franchise record for most passing yards, passing touchdowns (10) and completion percentage by a rookie.

In Week...

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Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the wild card round

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the wild card round

The New Orleans Saints already know where they will be drafting in 2026, but for the playoff teams, some of the first spots were solidified after last night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans.

Here is the new first-round draft order.

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order

  1. Las Vegas Raiders
  2. New York Jets
  3. Arizona Cardinals
  4. Tennessee Titans
  5. New York Giants
  6. Cleveland Browns
  7. Washington Commanders
  8. New Orleans Saints
  9. Kansas City Chiefs
  10. Cincinnati Bengals
  11. Miami Dolphins
  12. Dallas Cowboys
  13. Los Angeles Rams (previously owned by Atlanta Falcons) 14....
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Why the Eagles’ playoff woes matter for the Saints

Why the Eagles’ playoff woes matter for the Saints

When Kellen Moore last stepped off the field as the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, he did so as a Super Bowl champion.

But while he remains where he was that day – in the Caesars Superdome, albeit in different colors – the Eagles are in rather unfamiliar territory, having dropped their first home playoff game in over six years to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

The link to the black and gold is clear: the Saints snagged a huge piece of Philadelphia’s championship-winning puzzle, and fans should feel even more encouraged that he’s at the helm in...

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Fleur-de-Links, January 13: A division preview heading into the offseason

Fleur-de-Links, January 13: A division preview heading into the offseason

Final State of the NFC South for the 2025 season

Who could win the division next season?

UFL’s Houston Gamblers draft former Saints backup quarterback

After being on and off the roster all preseason, a former Saints QB has a new home.

One Dream Trade Target For Tyler Shough, Saints Offense

Could a disgruntled WR find his way to New Orleans?

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Steelers vs. Texans: Wild Card Open Thread

Steelers vs. Texans: Wild Card Open Thread

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans in the final game of the Wild Card round. This game will see Aaron Rodgers face the AFC’s best defense in what could be his final game. This matchup could make for a great end to the Wild Card round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs!

AFC Wild Card Game

#5 Houston Texans (14-3) at #4 Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)

Acrisure Stadium – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kickoff – 5:15pm PST / 7:15pm CST / 8:15pm EST

Network – ESPN

Odds – Texans -3, O/U 38.5

Enjoy the game with the...

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