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Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Kamara is now the one reliable skill player the Saints have on offense News of Michael Thomas’s ankle surgery in June sent ripples throughout the New Orleans Saints world last week. That came to a head on Monday, when Thomas was placed on the physically unable to perform list, knocking him out until at least Week 7 (against the Seahawks). … [Read more...] about Michael Thomas PUP placement casts some doubt on the quarterback situation for Saints

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images A sitdown with The Phinsider’s Jake Mendel giving a detailed look into Xavien Howard There is not a day that goes by if you’re a New Orleans Saints fan, writer, or casual observer where you’re left without something to talk about. Depth concerns, injuries, and pending suspensions are the current wave, but as with anything in life, … [Read more...] about Outsider’s perspective: The Xavien Howard edition

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images We don’t just have to look at wide receivers. We’ve already covered free agent wide receivers who the New Orleans Saints could target to replace the targets from Michael Thomas, but even after the signing of Chris Hogan, the Saints are still looking to address the receiver position as evidenced by their recent workout of Tommylee … [Read more...] about 3 creative receiving options the Saints should consider to replace Michael Thomas

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links New Orleans Saints News: Deonte Harris arrested for DUI, per report - Canal Street Chronicles Deonte Harris was arrested in mid-July for DUI, which likely means that a two-game suspension is coming for Harris. WATCH NOW! Practice video from Saints first training camp workout - WDSU A … [Read more...] about Fleur-de-Links, July 30: Sean Payton speaks with local media after first day of training camp

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Xavien Howard is the perfect fit for New Orleans The NFL’s interception leader, star Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has officially requested a trade from the organization. The request comes after Howard and his agent asked for a revision in his deal that would help both sides, Miami declined to make any changes to the … [Read more...] about Should the Saints trade for CB Xavien Howard?

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links New Orleans Saints News: Where the New Orleans Saints will need help without Michael Thomas - Canal Street Chronicles Looking at how Michael Thomas’s absence will affect the Saints by analyzing his production over the last two seasons. New Orleans Saints’ Sean Payton says Michael … [Read more...] about Fleur-de-Links, July 29: Former Saints coach shares thoughts on Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill

Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Coach Payton was not having it in yesterday’s press conference. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was asked out of the gate about Michael Thomas during yesterday’s press conference, and he took a fairly diplomatic approach. Loomis said the injury was treated conservatively during the season, had a few issues, and it was … [Read more...] about Sean Payton’s brutal honesty highlights his frustration with Michael Thomas situation

Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports What to watch for on the eve of the preseason Training camp is finally upon us, as the New Orleans Saints will gather in Metairie once again to determine the final roster for the 2021 season. This year comes with a lot of question marks, as the Saints now have a quarterback controversy on their hands for the first time since Drew Brees came … [Read more...] about 4 storylines to watch heading into training camp

It’s training camp...but for Saints fans! Training camp is here! Training camp is here! The dog days of the offseason are over! Rookies and veterans for the New Orleans Saints have all officially reported to camp. But have you, New Orleans Saints fan? Yes, you! You don’t think it’s just the players who have to spend the next few weeks practicing and grinding and sweating and … [Read more...] about [WATCH] How to prepare for the New Orleans Saints season