The New Orleans Saints want Tyler Shough to step up. But not in the way you think. For months, the Saints have been working on the rookie quarterback’s movement in and outside the pocket. They want him to step up, or climb, when edge rushers start to collapse the outside walls, keeping Shough safe. SEE MORE>>
The New Orleans Saints waived receiver Kevin Austin and offensive lineman Barry Wesley from the active roster, and also signed cornerback Beanie Bishop to the practice squad. To make room for Bishop on the practice squad, New Orleans terminated the contract of running back Ian Wheeler. SEE MORE>>
The only silver lining of a dreary New Orleans Saints season is that it might result in one of the franchise’s highest ever draft picks next spring. The Saints’ current 2-10 record would give them the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, behind only the Tennessee Titans (1-11) and New York Giants (2-11) in a system that works in the reverse order of the standings. SEE MORE>>