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Our offense vs. their defense: Carolina Panthers

Our offense vs. their defense: Carolina Panthers

The Saints open their season at home against the Panthers this Sunday.

We’ve finally made it. It is game week for the New Orleans Saints. In a few days, they will open their season in the Superdome against the Carolina Panthers as they look to start 1-0 for the sixth consecutive season.

Today, we’re going to dive into how the Saints offense matches up with the Panthers defense, which ranked 29th in points per game allowed last season, giving up 24.5 to their opponents each week.

First, let’s talk about some of the additions both teams made this season. The...

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Fleur-de-Links, September 5: Saints restructure Juwan Johnson’s contract

Fleur-de-Links, September 5: Saints restructure Juwan Johnson’s contract

Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links.

Saints restructure Juwan Johnson’s contract?-Canal St Chronicles

The New Orleans Saints are getting a head start on the cap space game, restructuring the contract of Juwan Johnson.

What is Taysom Hill’s position?-Yahoo Sports

With the regular season starting on Sunday and fantasy football picking up, everyone is wondering what Taysom Hill’s official position is because “football player” isn’t one of them. Here’s the breakdown.

Saints name team captains-CSC

The Black and Gold held a team meeting earlier in the week and named their team captains as Derek Carr, Erik...

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Saints restructure TE Juwan Johnson’s contract

Saints restructure TE Juwan Johnson’s contract

New Orleans has created $3.5M in cap space following this move.

The New Orleans Saints have reworked Johnson’s deal to free up $3.5M in cap space prior to the start of the 2024 regular season.

After signing with the Saints as an UDFA in 2020, the former Oregon Ducks WR has found a home in New Orleans as a TE. Johnson signed a one-year contract with the team in 2022, and after thriving in his new role, he later earned him self a two-year $12M deal with the Saints in 2023.

The Saints could benefit from this move by adding...

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Wednesday’s Saints vs. Panthers injury report

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Panthers injury report

4 Saints players did not participate in today’s practice.

The New Orleans Saints will open the 2024 season with a divisional matchup with the Carolina Panthers. As the Saints look to start the season 1-0, they are dealing with several injuries that might hinder their plan.

Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. returned to practice after being absent on Monday while defensive tackle Khalen Saunders remains absent.

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Full Participation

LB Pete Werner (shoudler)

Limited Participation

LB Willie Gay Jr. (back)

CB Marshon Lattimore (hip)

G Nick Saldiveri (calf)

Did Not Participate

TE Dallin Holker (ankle)

DT Khalen Saunders...

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SB Nation Reacts Survey: How many games do you think the Saints will win in 2024?

SB Nation Reacts Survey: How many games do you think the Saints will win in 2024?

Vote in this week’s poll and let us know your thoughts on the 2024 Saints!

Week 1 of the NFL regular season is finally here, and the New Orleans Saints will open the season at home on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. It’s a new year with a several new names on the roster, a new offensive coordinator in Klint Kubiak and lots of excitement over what we’ll see in the new Saints offense.

As always, we want to hear from you so vote in this week’s poll and give us your thoughts on how many games you think the...

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Saints select their 2024 team captains

Saints select their 2024 team captains

A new name was added to the list.

Following a team dinner on Monday night, the New Orleans Saints have selected their team captains for the 2024 season. 8 players were chosen, per reports:

  • Cam Jordan
  • Tyrann Mathieu
  • Demario Davis
  • Erik McCoy
  • Derek Carr
  • JT Gray
  • Zach Wood
  • Taysom Hill

None of these names are a surprise, but Taysom Hill is a new addition to the list and one that is well-deserved. The 34-year-old veteran has been a weapon in the Saints offense since 2019 and has single-handedly changed the outcome of...

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Saints Super Bowl Odds: Week 1

Saints Super Bowl Odds: Week 1

How do the Saints stack up headed into the 2024 season?

The New Orleans Saints begin the 2024 season near the bottom of the pack as far as Super Bowl odds go. The oddsmakers in Vegas don’t have much confidence in them, but stranger things have definitely happened. Here are how the Saints and their division rivals stack up against the teams with the top 10 Super Bowl odds headed into the season, courtesy of Fanduel Sportsbook:

25. New Orleans Saints: +10000

1. Kansas City Chiefs: +550

2. San Francisco 49ers: +600

3. Baltimore Ravens: +1100

4. Detroit Lions: +1200...

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Win a VIP game day experience to meet Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu from Alltroo

Win a VIP game day experience to meet Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu from Alltroo

Proceeds will help support the Tyrann Mathieu Foundation.

New Orleans Saints safety and hometown hero Tyrann Mathieu has teamed up with Alltroo to give fans the chance to win a VIP game day with him to support the Tyrann Mathieu Foundation.

Alltroo, co-founded by former NFL TE Kyle Rudolph, rallies support for charitable causes by offering once-in-a-lifetime prizes. Their purpose is to grow the charitable giving industry by offering amazing experience and amplifying the impact they can make together.

Enter to win:

Win a Trip to Meet Tyrann Mathieu at a Saints Game (alltroo.com)

Rally ends Nov. 8th, 2024

**Prizes...

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A look back at the history between the Saints and Panthers

A look back at the history between the Saints and Panthers

How did it all start for these two division rivals?

The New Orleans Saints will open the 2024 regular season at home in the dome on Sunday, September 9th, facing one of their NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina was first awarded an NFL franchise in 1993, and the Panthers began play in 1995, joining the Saints as members of the NFC West. Carolina won their first matchup, 20–3. In 2002, as part of the NFL’s division realignment, the Panthers and Saints were placed into the newly formed NFC South, continuing to play one another twice during the regular...

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Fleur-de-Links, September 4: Nick Saldiveri returns to practice

Fleur-de-Links, September 4: Nick Saldiveri returns to practice

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The New Orleans Saints got some much needed offensive line help back at practice as Nick Saldiveri returned from injury.

Depth Chart-Saints News Network

The first depth chart of game week has been revealed with no real surprises coming through.

Superdome renovations tour-Saints Wire

The $450 million renovation of the Caesars Superdome has been completed, so let's fly around and see what it looks like.

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Saints OL Nick Saldiveri returns to practice

Saints OL Nick Saldiveri returns to practice

New Orleans’ offensive line receives a much-needed boost just four days before the season opener.

New Orleans Saints second-year G Nick Saldiveri made his return to practice on Monday following a calf injury suffered in late July.

After the Saints finalized their initial 53-man roster, HC Dennis Allen mentioned that he expected Saldiveri to rejoin the team soon. This was evident by the former fourth-round NFL Draft pick’s presence at practice on Monday as New Orleans prepares for their home opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. After missing over a month with a nagging calf injury and sitting out...

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Noteworthy decisions from Saints Week 1 depth chart

Noteworthy decisions from Saints Week 1 depth chart

Some surprising decisions were made.

With the start of the NFL regular season is just days away, the New Orleans Saints have officially released their unofficial Week 1 depth chart, per Katherine Terrell.

Offense

QB2: This week, Dennis Allen has consistently said that a decision on the 2nd QB spot will be week to week. On Sunday, Allen will need to choose either Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener for the spot, but for now, both players share the title of QB2.

Nick Saldiveri: The Saints got great news this week with left guard Nick Saldiveri returning to practice. Although...

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