We’ll keep track of today’s minor moves here: Baltimore Ravens Released: DE Ufomba Kamalu Kansas City Chiefs Signed: P Tyler Newsome New Orleans Saints Re-signed: OL Cameron Tom New York Giants Released: LB Nate Harvey (failed physical) … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 4/8/20
ESPN Chasing Saints’ Drew Brees
Last month, Drew Brees inked a new two-year, $50MM deal to return to the Saints and continue his playing career. However, that hasn’t stopped ESPN from courting Brees for their Monday Night Football booth with an eye on signing him once he retires (via Andrew Marchand of the New York Post). [RELATED: Saints CB Janoris Jenkins Renegotiates Contract] It’s no surprise that ESPN … [Read more...] about ESPN Chasing Saints’ Drew Brees
Extra Points: Brees, Kuechly, O’Brien
Saints coach Sean Payton might’ve accidentally let some big news slip this week. Appearing on ESPN’s ‘Get Up,’ Payton said “the unique situation with our team and quarterback Drew Brees, he’s announced he’s coming back for his final season,” via Katherine Terrell of The Athletic. When Brees elected not to retire this offseason, he said he’d be taking things year by year and … [Read more...] about Extra Points: Brees, Kuechly, O’Brien
Saints To Re-Sign CB P.J. Williams
This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. The Saints have agreed to re-sign cornerback P.J. Williams, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. It will be a one-year deal for the Florida State product, as Underhill tweets. … [Read more...] about Saints To Re-Sign CB P.J. Williams
Sean Payton Cleared From COVID-19
Sean Payton revealed March 19 he tested positive for COVID-19. The longtime Saints coach received good news nearly two weeks later. Doctors have cleared Payton of the coronavirus, he announced Wednesday. The 56-year-old coach said he was cleared six days ago. Payton represented the NFL’s first scare related to this virus, which has paused the sports world and altered the way of … [Read more...] about Sean Payton Cleared From COVID-19
Bills, Packers Pursued Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders became the third-highest-paid wide receiver free agent this offseason, trailing younger cogs Amari Cooper and Robby Anderson. But before signing a two-year, $16MM Saints deal, the veteran received extensive interest on the market. In addition to the 49ers wanting to retain him and some interest from the Cowboys and Jets, two 2019 playoff teams sought Sanders. … [Read more...] about Bills, Packers Pursued Emmanuel Sanders
Latest On QB Jordan Love
It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where Utah State QB Jordan Love will land in this month’s draft, and as such, he is generating interest from plenty of teams. Kevin Patra of NFL.com says that the Saints, Packers, Chargers, Raiders, Dolphins, and Colts have all been in contact with Love via FaceTime and other virtual means. Despite an uneven 2019 season, Love possesses all … [Read more...] about Latest On QB Jordan Love
Sheldon Rankins Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp
Assuming that there is a training camp this year, Sheldon Rankins should be ready for it. The Saints’ defensive tackle is recovering from an operation that prevented a potential Achilles rupture, and while he would not be ready to play if the season started today, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football (subscription required) writes that Rankins is expected to be at full … [Read more...] about Sheldon Rankins Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp
NFC South Notes: Hill, Brate, Walker
The Saints expect Taysom Hill to take over for Drew Brees when Brees calls it a career, and to that end, they placed a first-round RFA tender on the BYU product earlier this month. Teddy Bridgewater had served as the backup to Brees over the past couple of seasons while Hill’s role as a gadget player grew, but head coach Sean Payton confirmed that Hill will be the QB2 in 2020. … [Read more...] about NFC South Notes: Hill, Brate, Walker