Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:50:18 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - An arbitration hearing into whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has jurisdiction to punish Saints players for the team's bounties program has been set for May 30. The players' unionMore >>
The hearing lasted more than two hours, with outside counsel Dan Nash arguing the NFL's position and lawyer Jeff Kessler speaking for the NFLPA.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:57 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:57:26 GMT
While interim head coach Joe Vitt has taken over duties for the New Orleans Saints, no one including himself will be sitting in Sean Payton's seat.More >>
While interim head coach Joe Vitt has taken over duties for the New Orleans Saints, no one including himself will be sitting in Sean Payton's seat.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:46 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:46:32 GMT
NEW ORLEANS - With no progress in a new contract with Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints are looking at the possibility of adding another quarterback to the team. In response to a question about the quarterbackMore >>
NEW ORLEANS - With no progress in a new contract with Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints are looking at the possibility of adding another quarterback to the team. In response to a question about the quarterbackMore >>
Monday, May 14 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:32:04 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL players' union will have its grievance against the league in the Saints bounties case heard Wednesday by arbitrator Shyam Das. The union claims NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell doesn'tMore >>
The NFL players' union will have its grievance against the league in the Saints bounties case heard Wednesday by arbitrator Shyam Das.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 12:22 PM EDT2012-05-14 16:22:55 GMT
From the New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday the team has signed tackle Hutch Eckerson, cornerback Nick Hixson, guard DeOn'taeMore >>
The New Orleans Saints have signed tackle Hutch Eckerson, cornerback Nick Hixson, guard DeOn'tae Pannell and linebacker Lawrence Wilson.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 10:53 AM EDT2012-05-11 14:53:50 GMT
From the New Orleans Saints NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints will conduct five practices during Rookie Minicamp starting with two practices on Friday, May 11, two on Saturday, May 12 and concludingMore >>
The New Orleans Saints will conduct five practices during Rookie Minicamp starting with two practices on Friday, May 11, two on Saturday, May 12 and concluding on Sunday, May 13 with one practice.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 3:12 PM EDT2012-05-08 19:12:34 GMT
With suspensions handed out to Saints coaches and players, many are now asking why the NFL will not release the evidence against the Saints. Here's a taste of "What They are Saying" ...More >>
With suspensions handed out to Saints coaches and players, many are now asking why the NFL will not release evidence used against the Saints. Here's a taste of "What They are Saying" ...More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 4:39 PM EDT2012-05-07 20:39:36 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargove describes in a sworn statement how he was told by ex-Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and current Saints assistant head coachMore >>
Hargove describes in a sworn statement how he was told by ex-Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and current Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt to deny the existence of a bounty program to NFL investigators.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 3:38 PM EDT2012-05-07 19:38:03 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The Saints have signed defensive tackle Remi Ayodele, who was a member of New Orleans' 2009-10 Super Bowl squad. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel, who confirmed the signing Monday, saysMore >>
The Saints have signed defensive tackle Remi Ayodele, who was a member of New Orleans' 2009-10 Super Bowl squad.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 10:45 AM EDT2012-05-04 14:45:38 GMT
The NFL Players Association is fighting back. The group filed a grievance challenging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.More >>
The NFL Players Association is fighting back. The group filed a grievance challenging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's authority to suspend the current and former New Orleans Saints who participated in the team's bounty program.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-05-03 15:40:22 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - A former U.S. attorney hired by the NFL to evaluate its investigation of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program says the evidence shows payments were handed out and received for some hitsMore >>
A former U.S. attorney hired by the NFL to evaluate its investigation of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program says the evidence shows payments were handed out and received for some hits on targeted opponents.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 1:25 PM EDT2012-05-02 17:25:31 GMT
Four Saints players have been suspended by the NFL with Jonathan Vilma receiving the harshest penalty. Vilma will be out for the entire 2012 season. Former Saint Scott Fujita was suspended for threeMore >>
Four Saints players have been suspended by the NFL, with linebacker Jonathan Vilma receiving the harshest penalty. He will be out for the entire 2012 season.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 4:25 PM EDT2012-04-30 20:25:01 GMT
NEW ORLEANS, LA - New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that 18 undrafted rookie free agents have agreed to terms with the team following the conclusionMore >>
The New Orleans Saints announced today that 18 undrafted rookie free agents have agreed to terms with the team following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 4:14 PM EDT2012-04-30 20:14:52 GMT
With the announcement of suspensions and fines for players involved in "Bounty-gate" expected this week from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, news today that the lead investigator has resigned. Pro FootballMore >>
Pro Football Talk is reporting that NFL director of investigations Joe Hummel has submitted a letter of resignation.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 12:32 AM EDT2012-04-26 04:32:34 GMT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, La. (AP) - An NFL-imposed suspension won't stop Sean Payton from coaching in 2012. The New Orleans head coach says his season away from the pro game willMore >>
An NFL-imposed suspension won't stop Sean Payton from coaching in 2012.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 7:31 PM EDT2012-04-24 23:31:33 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas has rejoined the club for offseason workouts. Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt says the restricted free agent signed theMore >>
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas has rejoined the club for offseason workouts. More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 7:26 PM EDT2012-04-24 23:26:50 GMT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt says his six-game suspension stems from the words he used in motivational speeches, and he stresses that playersMore >>
Saints' Vitt says his suspension stems from the words he used in motivational speeches, and he stresses that players never "crossed the line" by trying to injure an opponent.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-04-24 22:24:42 GMT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have mined the later rounds of past drafts for some of their most talented starters - star wide receiver Marques ColstonMore >>
The New Orleans Saints have mined the later rounds of past drafts for some of their most talented starters.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 11:19 PM EDT2012-04-24 03:19:54 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed 42-year-old place kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract. The Saints brought Kasay in during the 2011More >>
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed 42-year-old place kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-04-23 22:28:17 GMT
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Another possible black-eye tonight for the New Orleans Saints' top brass. ESPN is reporting that General Manager Mickey Loomis had his Superdome suite wiretapped to let him listen inMore >>
ESPN is reporting that General Manager Mickey Loomis had his Superdome suite wire-tapped to let him listen in to visiting teams' coaching meetings.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 10:50 AM EDT2012-04-23 14:50:28 GMT
By Josh Katzowitz | NFL Blogger With the Saints organization still in turmoil (we still don't know about player suspensions stemming from the team-wide bounty program), New Orleans has gone about theMore >>
With the Saints organization still in turmoil, New Orleans has gone about the business of restructuring contracts, including that of linebacker Jonathan Vilma.More >>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 3:37 PM EDT2012-04-04 19:37:50 GMT
The New Orleans Saints will face four AFC opponents in a five-game 2012 preseason schedule, including two contests that will be televised nationally in prime-time.More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-03-21 22:28:27 GMT
Sean Payton suspended for the year, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt also suspended. Saints lose selection in the 2nd round of 2012 and 2013 NFL draft. Team fined $500,000.More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-03-21 21:01:35 GMT
On a day in which the New Orleans Saints saw their head coach suspended for a year, their GM lost for 8 games, an assistant coach suspended, a team fine of $500,000 and a loss of draft picks, there was some positive news.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 4:51 PM EST2012-02-29 21:51:55 GMT
This will be the fifth time that the Saints have been one of the featured teams in the Hall of Fame game and first since a 20-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 5, 2007. New Orleans has a 1-3 record in their four previous Hall of Fame Game appearances.More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 1:26 PM EST2012-01-04 18:26:14 GMT
The chance of hearing "Defense" chants from Saints fans on Saturday will rely on the secondary's ability to stop the up-tempo offense of Detroit.More >>
In 1999, the Saints finished with a dismal 3-13 record. The current leadership has transformed the franchise into one of the strongest organizations in all of sports.More >>
Friday, December 30 2011 6:22 PM EST2011-12-30 23:22:19 GMT
Divorces rarely end amicably for all parties involved, and that certainly includes the NFL. Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles were both part of some great success with the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers respectively, yet neither of those clubs fought all that hard to bring them back for the 2011 season.More >>
Tuesday, October 4 2011 3:28 PM EDT2011-10-04 19:28:44 GMT
It was made official Tuesday afternoon. The Louisiana Superdome is now the "Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints and automaker signed a 10-year deal. More >>
Tuesday, September 20 2011 9:57 AM EDT2011-09-20 13:57:24 GMT
Despite not wanting the spotlight, Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson has been a playmaker so far this year, racking up 100 yards in each of the first two games.More >>
Almost two weeks have passed since the New Orleans Saints season has ended. See what Jacques' top 10 Saints moments are for the 2010 season in today's Jacques Talk.More >>
In the NFC Wild Card, the Seattle Seahawks fought tough against the New Orleans Saints and scaved off an attempted comeback late to win 41-36. The Saints finish the season with an 11-6 record.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:20 PM EDT2012-05-17 03:20:09 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former NFL fullback Heath Evans was not at his annual charity softball game in New Orleans, but numerous Saints players still came out to help raise money for children who are sexuallyMore >>
Former NFL fullback Heath Evans was not at his annual charity softball game in New Orleans, but numerous Saints players still came out to help raise money for children who are sexually abused.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-05-15 03:47:05 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints coaches say they are going to have to get use to the huge void left by Sean Payton's suspension for his role in the team's bounty system. They also might have to get use toMore >>
Saints coaches say they are going to have to get use to the huge void left by Sean Payton's suspension for his role in the team's bounty system.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 1:38 AM EDT2012-05-11 05:38:41 GMT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An email mentioning a $5,000 pledge toward an implied bounty on Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become another point of contention betweenMore >>
An email has become another point of contention between accused players and the way the NFL has portrayed evidence in its investigation of the New Orleans Saints.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-05-10 16:04:29 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Suspended former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says he's disappointed his sworn statement regarding the NFL's bounty investigation was leaked. Hargrove said in a statementMore >>
Suspended former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says he's disappointed his sworn statement regarding the NFL's bounty investigation was leaked.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 11:35 PM EDT2012-05-05 03:35:31 GMT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A person with knowledge of the surgery says New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee. The surgeryMore >>
A person with knowledge of the surgery says New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 12:24 AM EDT2012-05-04 04:24:59 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - While linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith prepare to challenge their suspensions, the Saints finally are able to start planning for next season, knowing their defense,More >>
While linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith prepare to challenge their suspensions, the Saints finally are able to start planning for next season.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-04-28 03:00:06 GMT
The Saints have made Akiem Hicks their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Hicks, a defensive tackle from Regina is a former LSU Tiger who was involved in a recruiting scandal and moved to Canada HicksMore >>
The New Orleans Saints have made former LSU Tiger Akiem Hicks their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.More >>
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