One of the most prolific careers in NFL history has come to an end, as New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced Sunday on Instagram he has decided to retire after 20 seasons. Brees’ four children, Baylen, Bowen, Callen and Rylen, announced in a video: “After 15 years with the Saints and 20 years in […]
Continue readingNFL free agency kicks off next week and teams will be working with a salary cap of $182.5 million for the 2021 season, an 8% decrease from the $198.2 million cap in 2020. The cap has risen every year since 2011, but the reduced revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic forced a drop for next […]
Continue readingAlexander’s release is not surprising since he tore his Achilles in Week 16 and was due $13.4 million this season. But it’s not out of the question that the two sides could consider a reunion when he gets healthy. The 26-year-old proved to be a good fit in New Orleans after the Saints traded a […]
Continue readingMETAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints released starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday as they continue to chip away at their salary cap. Jenkins was due to make $11.2 million in salary and bonuses this year — $1.2 million of which was guaranteed. New Orleans will save at least $7 million against the salary […]
Continue readingMETAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints are releasing veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders after just one season as they continue to trim their massive salary-cap deficit, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sanders, who turns 34 next week, confirmed the move in an Instagram post, saying: “New Orleans it’s been real. Sucks we didn’t bring […]
Continue readingWho’s ready for 2021 NFL free agency? With Super Bowl LV in the rearview mirror, one of the strangest NFL offseasons ever is just getting started. We’ve already seen quarterback trades and other drama around star signal-callers, and the franchise tag window has come and gone with 10 players getting tagged. Free agency kicks off […]
Continue readingSaints linebacker Demario Davis and left tackle Terron Armstead explained that the “player-led campaign” was conceived as a way to “be on the same page with a united issue” on which the players could use their platform this season. They credited Saints owner Gayle Benson and the organization for being “100% supportive.” “That’s what you […]
Continue readingTeams in the NFL were required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Given the irregular offseason, with OTAs and minicamps occurring virtually for the first time, teams have had only training camp, which included 14 padded practices, to see their players in person. The biggest names let go […]
Continue readingThe start of a new decade is upon us with the 2020 NFL season. But before we get rolling with the ’20s, ESPN is taking a look back at the best — and worst — of the 2010s and naming the top players of the decade for all 32 teams. From the social media star […]
Continue readingMETAIRIE, La. — It seemed almost impossible after the fires that were ignited throughout the New Orleans Saints’ roster on Wednesday that by 9 a.m. Thursday, coach Sean Payton could be tweeting the words, “This is another example of why I love OUR team. #ChangeIsComing” Payton was applauding team captain and NFL Players Coalition leader […]
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