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Tyler Shough’s emergence exposed the Saints’ biggest flaw: A shortage of explosive playmakers

The New Orleans Saints seem to have found their quarterback. Now they need better playmakers around him. Tyler Shough had success throwing the ball to wide receiver Chris Olave and tight end Juwan Johnson, while wideout Devaughn Vele emerged as an important contributor, too. SEE MORE>>

Jack of all trades: Saints’ Justin Reid shows off versatility with latest gig at Pelicans’ game

Justin Reid checked another box Wednesday night. If you know anything about the New Orleans Saints’ safety, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. He’s the walking definition of a polymath, a person of encyclopedic learning. Once Reid puts his mind on doing something, you best believe he’s going to get it done. SEE MORE>>

Saints QB Tyler Shough named one of 5 finalists for AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year

The NFL released the finalists for its most prestigious post-season honors Thursday, and one New Orleans Saints player made the cut. Quarterback Tyler Shough is officially a finalist for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award, which is considered the definitive honor that will be unveiled at the annual NFL honors gala. SEE MORE>>

Here’s who the early NFL mock drafts project the Saints taking at No. 8 overall

The season for 2026 NFL mock drafts is under way, and it’s time to take a look at early projections for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints will have the No. 8 overall pick when the first round takes place on April 23 in Pittsburgh. Last season, the team selected offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. and quarterback Tyler Shough in the first two rounds of the 2025 Draft. Both Shough and Banks were named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie team. SEE MORE>>

Grades are in for the Saints defense in 2025, and a wily veteran tops the list

The seemingly ageless Demario Davis was the New Orleans Saints’ highest graded defensive player for the 2025 season, according to Pro Football Focus, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based analytics company used by NFL teams. SEE MORE>>