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Saints coach Payton settles tax credit lawsuit
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has settled his lawsuit against a former Saints player who sold him nonexistent state movie tax credits from a defunct film studio.
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Saints add defensive tackle to roster
The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui on a two-year contract. The announcement was made by Saints’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.
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Agent of ex-Saint charged with taking proceeds from life insurance policy
The agent for former New Orleans Saints player Frank Warren has been charged with taking nearly a half million dollars from the proceeds of a life insurance policy meant for Warren's wife and family.
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Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dies from heart attack
He registered six 100-yard games with New Orleans, his best a 161-yard day against Atlanta on Sept. 2, 1979. And his 1,198 yards that season made him the first 1,000-yard rusher in Saints history.
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Saints massage roster, adding six from rookie camp while waiving three
The Saints have manicured their roster following this past weekend’s rookie minicamp, adding six players while waiving three, putting their roster at the league’s 90-spot max.
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Chasing a roster spot: Undrafted Saints rookie LB Thomas hopes to stick
Chase Thomas sat at his family’s Georgia home the last weekend of April, expecting the phone to ring anytime from 8 p.m. Thursday until about 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Saints have all picks signed after deal with 3rd rd. pick Jenkins
The Saints have all of their draft picks in the fold after third-round pick John Jenkins inked a four-year deal with the team, the club announced Friday.
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Saints sign Vaccaro, three other draft picks
With a day left until rookie minicamp, the New Orleans Saints have signed four of their five draft picks to four-year deals, including their first-round selection Kenny Vaccaro.
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Saints' Moore, Jenkins, Jordan play basketball for charity
It's widely thought professional football players want to be musicians, actors and of course basketball players, especially if it’s for a good cause.
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Saints tight end Jimmy Graham flies plane over New Orleans
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is soaring to new heights -- literally.
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PFF ranks Saints' Brees 79th best player in 2012
Drew Brees, according to ProFootballFocus, was the 79th-best player in the NFL in 2012. That would make him the eighth-best player in the NFC South.
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Former Saints K John Kasay officially retires
Former Saints kicker John Kasay will sign a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers, retiring with the franchise where he spent the bulk of his 22 year career.
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Drew Brees makes list of most influential athletes
Beloved by New Orleanians and Saints fans alike, Drew Brees made Forbes' list of the most influential athletes of 2013, joining company with Michael Phelps, Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow and LeBron James. (See the story)
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Saints coach Sean Payton awarded honorary doctorate
Sean Payton isn’t just a coach anymore. Now he’s a doctor.
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EIU will give Saints' Payton honorary doctorate
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will receive an honorary Ph.D. from Eastern Illinois University during the school's spring commencement Saturday.
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Ravens hire Spagnuolo as defensive assistant
The Baltimore Ravens hired former Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as a senior defensive assistant on Friday, offering Spagnuolo and opportunity at redemption following an unsettled 2012 season in which he oversaw a historically bad defen
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Saints get breathing room under salary cap with Ivory trade
Trading Chris Ivory gave the Saints breathing room against the $123 million salary cap while also delivering the team an eventual extra third-round draft pick.
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Payton tells legislature he's excited for return: 'It seemed like forever'
Fresh off wrapping up the draft and signing rookie free agents, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton was in Baton Rouge on Tuesday.
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Forecast: I liked the Saints draft
Ralph said he liked the Saints draft, for a number of reasons...
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List of undrafted free agents signed by Saints
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Saints sign Tulane QB as undrafted free agent
Former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin has signed as an unrestricted free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints, as it was announced by Griffin following the conclusion of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Report: Jets, Ivory agree to three-year deal
A person familiar with the situation says the New York Jets and newly acquired running back Chris Ivory have agreed in principle to a three-year, $10 million deal.
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Handwerger: Impossible to know how Saints did, but looks good on paper
With the main thrust of free agency finished and with the 2013 NFL draft now complete, the next logical step – or illogical depending on your point of view – will be to start guessing who did the best this offseason.
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Shanle, Henderson, Ellis likely done with the Saints
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis all but closed the door on three veteran free agents Saturday during his post-draft news conference.
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Saints hope to have found diamond in the rough in Rufus Johnson
The Saints followed their tried-and-true draft day philosophy of finding one player out of the blue. And if history is any indication, Rufus Johnson of Tarleton State could be the next great player to make a name for himself.
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Saints 5th round pick excited to grab passes from QB Drew Brees again
The Saints bolstered their wide receiving group, taking Oklahoma’s Kenny Stills with the No. 144 overall pick and first selection of the Saturday.
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Handwerger: Saints couldn't have asked for better third round
Sean Payton sat at the mic Friday night shortly after the second and third rounds of the 2013 NFL draft had ended and acknowledged that most coaches proclaim the annual selection a success even if it’s not actually the case.
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Saints trade RB Chris Ivory, grab beefy DT John Jenkins to plug middle
The Saints traded back in to the middle of the third round and picked up beefy defensive tackle John Jenkins, a player who could be the linchpin of Rob Ryan’s 3-4 defense.
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Saints address OT opening, take Terron Armstead from Ark.-Pine Bluff
If you haven’t heard of Terron Armstead, forgive yourself. You’re not alone. Soon enough, however, Armstead could be a household name in New Orleans.
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Handwerger: Saints seem to have missed opportunity by taking safety
It’s not that Kenny Vaccaro isn’t a player with tons of upside. It’s not that the Saints didn’t need help at safety. It’s just that from afar, safety would fall below linebacker and defensive line as areas of greater issue.
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Vaccaro's premonition comes true as Saints take him with 15th pick
The New Orleans Saints went with conventional wisdom Thursday night, opting to beef up the defense by taking safety Kenny Vaccaro. The move gives the Saints depth at safety as Vaccaro has the ability to play both free and strong safety
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Handwerger: Saints have swung and missed a lot on high draft picks lately
Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis have cultivated through the years a reputation of being keen drafters, fellas who have been able to build the Saints through the farm system.
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5 players the Saints could pick at No. 15 tonight
The Saints sit in an enviable position at No. 15 in a draft that doesn’t necessarily have the immediate impact players but is deep in guys who could be long-term solutions.
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Starting left tackle could already be on roster
The biggest opening on the Saints’ roster isn’t on defense. It’s at left tackle, the position Jermon Bushrod held down for the past four seasons and helped protect quarterback Drew Brees’ blindside.
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Saints willing to move in both directions in draft
With no second round pick in this week’s NFL Draft, it’s possible that one of the safest moves for the New Orleans Saints would be to move down and grab a few more selections.
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Trading Ivory could hinge on Saints salary cap situation
It’s now safe to say that speculation on Chris Ivory’s future status with the New Orleans Saints was spot on.
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With cap space limited, Saints’ Loomis didn’t think they’d be active in ‘13
The Saints’ salary cap woes nearly kept the team on the sideline this year during the free agency carousel.
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Brees joins Favre, Earnhardt in pitching Wrangler jeans
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Saints sit in good position to get defensive help
You’ll get zero argument that the Saints need defensive upgrades out of this year’s NFL draft. The question, and where you’ll likely find people disagreeing, is exactly where the upgrade needs to come.
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Forecast: Saints should draft for offense in first rd.
I hope the Saints use their first-round pick to take wide receiver Tavon Austin out of West Virginia. I haven’t lost my mind, and, no, I haven’t suffered a serious head injury, why do you ask?
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Video: Mingo not the only LSU LBer that would be good fit for Saints
Many Saints fans are focused squarely on LSU's Barkevious Mingo, but draft analyst Mike Detillier says there's just a 3 percent chance Mingo makes it to pick 15 -- an extreme long shot.
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Scott Fujita signs contract to retire as Saint
Veteran NFL linebacker Scott Fujita, who enjoyed his most successful seasons with the Saints, signed a one-day contract with the team so that he could retire as a Saint, the club announced Monday.
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Saints have needs on offense heading into the NFL draft
It would be an easy thought flow to believe that the Saints are in fine shape on the offensive side of the ball as this week’s draft quickly approaches.
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RB Chris Ivory signs restricted free agent tender with Saints
Restricted free agent running back Chris Ivory has signed his tended, the team announced Friday afternoon.
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Saints open 2013 season with home game against rival Falcons
New Orleans will host Atlanta on Sept. 8, opening weekend, the first time the Saints have played a divisional opponent in the first game since 1986.
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Handwerger: Late November could make or break Saints' season ... again
Quickly glance at the Saints’ schedule and it’s inevitable that your eyes fixate on late November. Because you know right now, right this minute that five months from now, a three-game run could decide whether the Saints are playoff-bound or not.
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NFL Network draft expert thinks it could be Jones or Moore for Saints
In the run up to this year’s NFL Draft, the general consensus is that the Saints will go with some kind of edge rusher. Mike Mayock, the NFL Network’s draft guru, agrees.
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Saints finalize preseason dates, times
The exact dates and times of the Saints’ preseason schedule have been announced.
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Report: Former LSU OT Chris Faulk visits with Saints
The Saints brought in a familiar face Tuesday for a pre-draft visit, according to a report.
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Payton's message to Saints on Day 1: Perseverance
Sean Payton had one clear message for his charges as the Saints began voluntary offseason workouts at the team’s Metairie training facility Monday.
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NFL set to release 2013 schedules Thursday night
NFL fans should clear their schedules Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Saints add QB Seneca Wallace to roster
The Saints have signed Seneca Wallace to a one-year contract, the team announced on its Twitter feed Monday morning.
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Report: Saints could face hefty fine in Vicodin case
The Saints’ troubles might not quite be over after all.
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Reports: Jets would like to trade for Chris Ivory
The New York Jets are showing some interest in Saints running back Chris Ivory and several reports say they would be willing to trade for the back, as long as the price is lower than the second-round pick that Ivory would currently command.
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Son of former Saint lifted Penn St. after scandal, now entering draft
In 2008 Mandeville's Michael Mauti followed in his dad's footsteps and opted to play at Penn State. Mauti has met with the Saints, and he'll be drafted into the NFL this month. And to many, he's a hero for how he helped his university survive.
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Saints add depth at OT, sign Jason Smith to one-year contract
The Saints have signed offensive tackle Jason Smith to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
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Saints will have salary cap work cut out for them in 2014
It’s never too early to look at the future and ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas has done just that in regard to the Saints’ 2014 salary cap scenario.
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Center Brian de la Puente signs RFA tender with Saints
Center Brian de la Puente signed his restricted free agent tender, bringing him onboard for the 2013 season, the Saints announced Tuesday.
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Saints add veteran safety Jim Leonhard to roster
The Saints have signed safety Jim Leonhard to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday, beefing up a secondary that some viewed as a weak spot in 2012.
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Saints preseason schedule announced
Saints fans clamoring to wash the bitter taste of 2012 from their mouths will get their first chance in early August when the team faces the Kansas City Chiefs in the Superdome in the preseason opener.
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Report: Asomugha signs deal with 49ers
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that former Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has chosen to sign a deal with the San Francisco 49ers over the New Orleans Saints.
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Saints sign DE Coleman and backup QB McCown
The Saints announced the signing of two players, defensive end Kenyon Coleman and quarterback Luke McGown.
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Report: Saints sign another Cowboy, DE Kenyon Coleman
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan continues to bring in players from his former team the Dallas Cowboys, as the Saints have signed defensive end Kenyon Coleman, according to a report from Pro Football Talk.
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Longtime New Orleans sports broadcaster Bruce Miller dies at 81
Longtime New Orleans sports broadcaster Bruce Miller, whose career included many years covering the Saints and serving as the voice of Tulane University athletics, died Wednesday. He was 81.
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Saints land athletic outside linebacker Victor Butler
The Saints beefed up their secondary to begin free agency. Now they’ve added their key target at outside linebacker.
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Hornets fade in fourth quarter against Clippers, CP3 and lose 105-91
Tom Benson stopped near the visiting team tunnel Wednesday night and watched as Chris Paul took time to deliver not just his jersey, but his CP3 sneakers to fans shouting his name.
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Payton delivers Baskets of Hope to kids at Ochsner
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton delivered Baskets of Hope Monday to children at Ochsner Medical Center.
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Report: Saints interested in bringing Porter back
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Saints P Thomas Morstead cuts long hair for charity
It’s a haircut that's been a long time coming for Saints punter Thomas Morstead.
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LB Will Herring set to re-sign with Saints on one-year contract
Linebacker Will Herring is set agree to a one-year contract with the Saints, a source said, bringing back the veteran after he originally declined to take a pay cut earlier in March.
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Saints' Morstead shaving his long, flowing hair for charity
It’s hard these days for Saints punter Thomas Morstead to go around New Orleans under the radar. It’s his long, flowing hair that stands out more than anything else.
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Payton: Dangerous to think my return will solve all team's problems
Sean Payton is trying to guard against anyone in the New Orleans Saints' organization thinking the team will return to its playoff form of recent seasons just because he's back.
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NFL passes helmet rule, ends tuck rule
NFL owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make contact with a defender in the open field.
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Handwerger: Saints have done their job in free agency
Benjamin Watson and Keenan Lewis aren’t exactly household names. One is on the downward slope of his career. One is on the upward slope.
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Owners pass two rules to enhance player safety
NFL owners have passed two rule changes to enhance player safety and are expected to vote later Tuesday whether to ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders.
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Goodell: No expanded playoffs for 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' reward for winning the Super Bowl might be a road trip.
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Saints sign TE Watson, re-sign LB Humber
The Saints solidified the tight end position Monday, signing free agent Benjamin Watson.
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CB Nnamdi Asomugha visits with Saints
CSNBayArea.com is reporting cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was in New Orleans on Sunday meeting with the Saints.
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Saints re-sign special teams ace Courtney Roby
The Saints and special teams captain Courtney Roby have agreed to terms on a new contract, the receiver's agent Mark Bloom said Sunday afternoon.
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After signing Lewis, Saints still have many needs
So, the Saints went out and signed one of the cornerbacks considered a young, up-and-coming defender in the NFL
