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Following the New Orleans Saints’ loss to the Miami Dolphins, WDSU sports anchor Fletcher Mackel and analyst James Hurst debated on their postgame show whether Chris Olave should have caught the ball on a pivotal play near the end of Sunday’s defeat. SEE MORE>>

Taysom Hill finished last week’s game against the Dolphins with two touches, and New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that he needs to get Hill more involved. New Orleans went into that game with a plan to use Hill in heavy offensive sets that featured two or three tight ends. But the way the Dolphins defended those formations caused Moore to shift more toward running the ball out of three wide receiver sets. SEE MORE>>

Four of the New Orleans Saints’ most important starters were not on the practice field as the team began its preparations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Receiver Chris Olave, running back Alvin Kamara, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga and safety Justin Reid did not practice with the team during the open media viewing portion of Wednesday’s practice. SEE MORE>>

The New Orleans Saints filled the two open spots on their roster by signing wide receiver Dante Pettis and offensive lineman William Sherman off their practice squad. The spots were made available Tuesday, when the Saints waived receiver Kevin Austin and offensive lineman Barry Wesley. Pettis was out of practice squad elevations, having served as the team’s primary punt returner and kick returner since the team sent Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks at the trade deadline. SEE MORE>>

The New Orleans Saints filled the two open spots on their roster by signing wide receiver Dante Pettis and offensive lineman William Sherman off their practice squad. The spots were made available Tuesday, when the Saints waived receiver Kevin Austin and offensive lineman Barry Wesley. Pettis was out of practice squad elevations, having served as the team’s primary punt returner and kick returner since the team sent Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks at the trade deadline. SEE MORE>>