Vaughan Johnson, a four-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Saints' legendary "Dome Patrol" linebacking corps, died Thursday night at age 57. Johnson had been battling kidney disease and, most recently, lung failure.
Saints coach Sean Payton had a beef with a butcher who was critical of his decision to go for a 2-point conversion in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.
Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of the 49ers and Malcolm Jenkins of the Eagles are among the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
The Saints have lost defensive starters Marcus Davenport (foot) and Sheldon Rankins (ankle) for the remainder of the season after both players were put on injured reserve Wednesday.
Is Lamar Jackson a lock for the MVP? Which other QBs -- or wide receiver? -- are still in the mix, and can any of them catch Baltimore's playmaker?
As the Saints celebrate the 10th anniversary of their only Super Bowl win, here's how the legendary play that made it all possible unfolded.
Want to know why your team is slated where it is in the NFL Power Rankings? We're using FPI rankings to tell that tale this week.
The Dolphins have three first-round picks. Several teams are searching for franchise QBs. Every team has needs. Here's what to know.
Several teams have a legitimate shot at winning a title. The Broncos finally have their quarterback. It's time to overreact to Week 14.
Jimmy Garoppolo decisively delivered a fourth-down pass to George Kittle with time running out, and the veteran tight end vigorously galloped up the sideline, embracing an opportunity to defiantly jerk his head back and forth as a Saints defender...
In a game with major NFC playoff implications, the 49ers had just enough firepower to hold off the Saints and leave with a scintillating 48-46 victory.
Saints tight end Jared Cook was ruled out with a concussion Sunday after catching two touchdown passes in the first 11 minutes against the 49ers.
Cook did a terrific job of holding on to his second TD catch, drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play.
The Chiefs and Ravens secured playoff berths in Week 14. Here's how the current postseason bracket looks and what scenarios lie ahead.
The Saints have ruled out strongside linebacker A.J. Klein because of a knee injury and middle linebacker Kiko Alonso because of a thigh injury.
Bridgewater, Newton, Trubisky, Rivers, Mariota -- all could change teams this offseason. And that's just the start.
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
Dan Quinn and Jason Garrett could get fired, but they're not alone. Adam Gase? He's safe. Same with Matt Nagy ... for now.
When it comes to fixing an injured foot, there's one doctor Cam Newton, Saquon Barkley and many other NFL players have to see, even if it means a trek to the NFL's smallest city.
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 344 | 296 |
| Tampa Bay | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 378 | 381 |
| Carolina | 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 300 | 360 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 9 | 0 | .308 | 300 | 343 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(16) | Erik McCoy | C | Texas A&M |
| 4(3) | Chauncey Gardner-Johnson | S | Florida |
| 6(4) | Saquan Hampton | S | Rutgers |
| 7(17) | Alize Mack | TE | Notre Dame |
| 7(30) | Kaden Elliss | OLB | Idaho |
