A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, August 29
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Football was the salve and escape New Orleans needed after Hurricane Katrina
I've covered countless NFL preseason games over the years. Most of them, I've long since forgotten. But I'll never forget the one I covered on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005. The exhibition game between the Saints and Baltimore Ravens at the Superdome seemed just like any other. At the time, Hurricane Katrina was largely out of sight and out of mind. Few New Orleanians paid more than casual attention to the storm as it swept across south Florida earlier in the day.SEE MORE >>
Act 2 of Brandon Staley's career will debut in New Orleans. 'The best is ahead for me.'
To put Act 2 of his career into motion, Brandon Staley tapped into his resources and leaned on the people who were at his side for both his meteoric rise and his biggest failure. The New Orleans Saints hired Staley in February to coordinate their defense, giving him his first major opportunity as an NFL play-caller since the Los Angeles Chargers fired him as head coach in December 2023. The coach they're getting is different from the one who was let go in Southern California.SEE MORE
Drew Brees gives his take on Spencer Rattler being named the Saints' starting QB
Spencer Rattler has been named the New Orleans Saints' Week 1 quarterback starter, and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees has shared his thoughts about the decision.SEE MORE >>
Asim Richards may be living out of a suitcase right now, but he's happy to be with the Saints
This week served as a handy reminder to Asim Richards for how fast things can change in the NFL. When the week started, he was competing for a roster spot with the Dallas Cowboys. Then, Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints traded for him to shore up their offensive line depth, swapping future late-round draft picks with the Cowboys.SEE MORE >>
Additional News from NOLA.com
Kellen Moore explains why Taysom Hill sits primarily in quarterback meetings amid injury
Saints coach Kellen Moore gives a positive update on guard Trevor Penning's toe injury
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Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Trey Palmer
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the club has been awarded wide receiver Trey Palmer off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition.SEE MORE >>
Five Things to Know about Saints tackle Asim Richards
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team has agreed to acquire tackle Asim Richards in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition.SEE MORE >>
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