The Saints announced on Friday that second-round corner Kool-Aid McKinstry has inked his rookie deal. All members of the team’s draft class are now on the books as a result. McKinstry was one of many players believed to be on the fringe of first round consideration leading up to the draft. Expectations were high entering the 2023 campaign based on his strong sophomore season. … [Read more...] about Saints Sign Round 2 CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Wrap Draft Class
Drew Brees Was Serious About 2021 Comeback
Those whispers of a potential Drew Brees return in 2021 were apparently more than rumors. While speaking with reporters today following his selection into the Saints Hall of Fame, the former quarterback acknowledged that he was serious about coming out of retirement in 2021. [RELATED: Drew Brees: “I Would Absolutely Still Be Playing” If Not For Shoulder Injury] “Very,” Brees … [Read more...] about Drew Brees Was Serious About 2021 Comeback
Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Suffered Offseason Achilles Tear
Well before the 2024 season, the Saints’ front seven has been dealt a blow. When speaking to media at OTAs on Tuesday, head coach Dennis Allen said defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon suffered an offseason Achilles tear. Allen added Kpassagnon will miss at least the start of the coming campaign as a result of the injury. He did, however, leave open the possibility of a return at … [Read more...] about Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Suffered Offseason Achilles Tear
Latest On Saints DEs Cameron Jordan, Chase Young
Saints stalwart Cameron Jordan underwent surgery earlier this year to address the significant ankle injury he sustained in November. While the eight-time Pro Bowler was able to play through the injury, he was clearly limited by it down the stretch of the 2023 season, and he ultimately recorded just two sacks (his lowest total since his rookie year in 2011). Fortunately, Jordan … [Read more...] about Latest On Saints DEs Cameron Jordan, Chase Young
Latest On Saints, Marshon Lattimore
Dennis Allen continues to respond in the affirmative when asked if Marshon Lattimore will be part of the 2024 Saints. The third-year New Orleans HC kept this trend going from OTAs this week. Trade rumors have persisted, after teams checked in on Lattimore earlier this offeason. This led to Allen discussing the rumors with the Pro Bowl cornerback earlier this month. Lattimore’s … [Read more...] about Latest On Saints, Marshon Lattimore