The Saints are entering the offseason without a defined starter at quarterback following Derek Carr‘s sudden retirement. When appearing on the Up & Adams show, veteran DE Cameron Jordan said if the Saints were to look into acquiring a veteran, he would push New Orleans to acquire Giants QB Jameis Winston. “There’s Russ (Wilson) over there. They’ve got Jaxson Dart. My guy, … [Read more...] about Cam Jordan Wants Saints To Trade For Giants QB Jameis Winston
Saints Signed RB Cam Akers
The New Orleans Saints signed RB Cam Akers to a contract, per Katherine Terrell. He was trying out for the team at minicamp this past week and evidently did well enough to earn a contract. The Saints are adding Akers to a backfield that includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and sixth-rounder Devin Neal. Akers, 25, was a second-round pick of the Rams out of Florida State in … [Read more...] about Saints Signed RB Cam Akers
NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Falcons, Panthers, Saints Workouts
Falcons Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was in the front row of the team meeting on Tuesday. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris on Cousins: “He wasn’t someone I have seen every day, but I got a chance to say, ‘What’s up man?’” He added that the only absence from minicamp was DL Morgan Fox and it was excused for a personal reason. According to Tori McElhaney, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Falcons, Panthers, Saints Workouts
NFC Notes: Michael Vick, Adam Thielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Former Falcons QB Michael Vick made an appearance on the team’s podcast and gave his thoughts on the team’s current roster, including QB Michael Penix Jr. “I think this is gonna be an amazing season for him,” Vick said, via the team website. “Just watching practices, it look like everything has slowed down. He threw a couple of touchdown passes today. Good reads, moved … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Vick, Adam Thielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Jalon Walker, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons HC Raheem Morris feels that first-round OLB Jalon Walker has been very coachable since joining the roster and performs in practice at a high level. “He knows how to practice at a very high level,” Morris said, via Will McFadden of the team website. “He wants to get better and better every single day, and he seems like he does. He’s an instant coach. . . . You … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Jalon Walker, Falcons, Panthers, Saints