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PFF reveals Saints rookie snap counts and grades

As the 2025 season winds down, it’s time to start player evaluations and PFF has already broken down all the rookie’s production from 32 teams by total snaps played to date using PFF Grades and Wins Above Replacement (WAR). Their rankings have been complied among those players who have played at least 100 snaps this […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Saints Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks Jr. named to PFWA All-Rookie team

The New Orleans Saints had two players named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team in quarterback Tyler Shough and left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. The Saints were one of just six teams to have multiple players named to the team, and the only team to have two players named on the offensive side […]

about 2 months ago | 9 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 21: Saints make an underrated roster move

Saints have their first contract extension of the season As easy decision for both sides. Saints Predicted to Land Generational Prospect to Replace Cameron Jordan An interesting choice for the Saints in the first round. B/R warns ‘buyer beware’ on Saints free agent CB Alontae Taylor Taylor is a massive wild card for the Saints […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Saints have their first contract extension of the season

The offseason is underway, and the New Orleans Saints are not wasting time. Since the end of the season, some small moves were made, such as some reserve/future signings, but that’s all. Well, today, that changed. The Saints officially announced that they have signed SAF Julian Blackmon to a 1-year contract extension. Although this may […]

about 2 months ago | 9 reads

Several Saints coaches among 2026 Panini Senior Bowl staff

For more than 70 years, the University of South Alabama has annually hosted the Senior Bowl, now sponsored by Panini, in Mobile. The longstanding all-star game gives some of the best collegiate talent an opportunity to showcase their skillsets in front of the scouts, coaches, and staff members of professional teams eyeing potential draft targets. […]

about 2 months ago | 10 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 20: Will the Saints go WR in the first round?

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round picks after the Divisonal Round Build around Tyler Shough. Cameron Jordan Reveals Odds Of Re-Signing To Saints Those are some good odds. From Sean Payton to Rashid Shaheed, former Saints help swing NFL divisional round Some former Saints are having success around the playoffs.

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

2026 CFP National Championship Game Open Thread

Tonight, the #10 Miami Hurricanes (13-2) face the #1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) in the CFP National Championship Game presented by AT&T.  The success of these schools may come as a shock to some, but should not be considered a surprise to fans that have payed attention to these programs over the last couple of years. Miami […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 19: Tyler Shough continues getting praised

Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions Check out if the CSC staff’s bold predictions were correct. Tyler Shough Gets Stamp Of Approval From Saints Legend Could Shough make this player return? Morning Break: Tyler Shough to work with Drew Brees, Joel Thomas named Senior Bowl head coach The correct move going into next season.

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Bears vs. Rams: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Today, the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams in the second of two Divisional Playoff games. Los Angeles is coming off a shootout win in Carolina last week, while Chicago is coming off a remarkable comeback win against Green Bay. It will be fun to see which of these teams punches their ticket to […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Patriots vs. Texans: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Today, the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in the first of two Divisional Playoff games. New England is fresh off a steamrolling of the Chargers last week, while Houston is coming off their own steamrolling of Pittsburgh. It will be fun to see which of these punishing defenses punches their ticket to Championship […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Seahawks vs. 49ers: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Tonight, the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers in the second of two Divisional Playoff games.  Seattle comes into the game as the NFC’s top seed and should be well-rested off of their bye, while the Niners come in off a thrilling Wild Card win in Philly last week. Seattle is the favorite here, but […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Broncos vs. Bills: Divisional Playoff Open Thread

Today, the Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the first of two Divisional Playoff games. Buffalo is coming off an exciting win in Jacksonville last weekend, while Denver is fresh off a bye week and rested up for this game. Josh Allen against the Denver defense will be the story of this game, and […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Canal Street Chronicles: NFL Playoffs Bold Predictions

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs are here and this weekend, there are 4 games being played Saturday and Sunday: Rams vs. Bears and Bills vs. Broncos (tomorrow), 49ers vs. Seahawks and Texans vs. Patriots (Sunday). So, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the Canal Street Chronicles staff’s predictions […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 17: A former Saint finds a new home

A former Saints WR is headed to the UFL Marcus Yarns has joined the Houston Gamblers. Who were your defense standouts for the Saints in 2025? Some familiar names really stepped up this year. Could Spencer Rattler be headed elsewhere? 5 teams that could be interested in trading for the Saints backup QB.

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Former Saints RB is on his way to the UFL

When the New Orleans Saints faced 53-man roster cuts, one of the hardest positions to predict was the RB room. The Saints had a decent group throughout training camp, and with some talent sprinkled throughout, the deeper part of the group was going to be a tight battle. In the end, the Saints went with […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

NFL Playoff Picks 2026: Divisional Round

The 2026 NFL Playoffs continue with this weekend’s Divisional Round. Last week’s Wild Card round featured four amazingly close games and two mismatches. Hopefully the Divisional Round will find a way to continue to give us four entertaining games. Let’s take a look at all of the games this Divisional Playoff weekend! Last week, I […]

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Win a trip to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco from Drew Brees and Alltroo

Former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has teamed up with Alltroo in support of the NFL’s Crucial Catch Initiative’s partnership with the American Cancer Society to give one lucky fan the ultimate Super Bowl LX Experience. Alltroo’s purpose is to grow the charitable giving industry by offering amazing experience and amplifying the impact they can […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Fleur-de-Links, January 16: A look at what the Saints can do in the draft

Watson’s Saints 3-round mock NFL Draft It’s Saints mock draft season! NFL free agency tiers: Ranking the top wide receivers for 2026 A potential position of need for the Saints. Saints 2025 Season Recap | Centers Erik McCoy and Luke Fortner Fortner turned out to be one of the best moves the Saints made this […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads