Paths of surprising Saints, sagging Bucs clash in Superdome

The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are both defying expectations, albeit in markedly different ways. Their divergent paths cross in a pivotal NFC South Division matchup on Sunday, with the Saints (5-2) aiming to consolidate their surprising hold on first place, and the Bucs (2-5) desperate

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Michael Thomas, Terron Armstead return to Saints practice

Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate Follow on Twitter METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints fans — and Michael Thomas’ fantasy owners — can

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Angry Adrian Peterson yells at Sean Payton, gives him the death stare

Adrian Peterson may have received all of the attention before facing his former team on Monday night, but Stefon Diggs stole the show in Minnesota. The veteran running back managed just 14 yards in the first half, while Diggs had six receptions for 63 yards and two touchdowns. A seemingly unhappy Peterson

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John DeShazier's key ingredients to a Saints win presented by Papa John's

The last time the New Orleans Saints managed a “fast” start, they won their first five games of the 2013 season, advanced to the playoffs and won the first road playoff game in franchise history. In subsequent seasons, New Orleans has lost its first two, three and three games and finished 7-9 each year

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Saints lose Terron Armstead for 4-6 months with torn labrum

The Saints’ offense has just been dealt a big blow. Terron Armstead, the Saints’ starting left tackle, needs surgery for a torn labrum and will miss 4-6 months, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. That means a backup will be protecting Drew Brees‘ blind side for at least the first six weeks of the regular

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Eagles, Saints top 2017 NFL draft class power rankings

The buzz around Philadelphia has barely died down in the wake of the 2017 NFL draft, but the hometown team is already earning top marks for their haul of prospects from this year’s event. In his NFL draft class power rankings, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein gave the Eagles top billing for their group, headlined by Tennessee edge defender Derek Barnett: Some will look at the Eagles picks and say “yeah, but” to many of the selections, but I see a good draft. Derek Barnett isn’t flashy, but he’s productive and tough. If cornerback Sidney Jones comes back healthy, the Eagles stole a first-round talent in the second. CB Rasul Douglas isn’t fast, but he’s an absolute ballhawk. WR Mack Hollins is an electric

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Reuben Foster hung up on the Saints when the 49ers picked him

New 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was so close to becoming new Saints linebacker Reuben Foster that he was on the phone with Saints officials making plans to go to New Orleans when he got the call informing him he was heading to San Francisco. “I clicked over for the San Francisco 49ers and I think I said, ‘Hello?’ while the New Orleans Saints were still on the line. But I wanted to be a 49er so bad,” Foster said today. Foster said that while the Seahawks were on the clock with the 31st pick, the Saints informed him that they were taking him 32nd. When 49ers General Manager John Lynch called, Foster initially thought Lynch was calling to tell him that the 49ers would take him in the second round,

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Spieth, Palmer visit Saints Draft 'war room'

AVONDALE, La. – Jordan Spieth and Ryan Palmer can’t get enough of this team concept. First, they shot a 6-under 66 in alternate shot to share the lead at the Zurich Classic. And on Thursday night they headed to the New Orleans Saints’ facility to watch how the team prepares to make the 11th pick in the NFL Draft. “It’ll be really cool just kind of sitting in the back and watching that process take shape,” Spieth said. “I’ve always wondered what it’s like.” It’s Palmer’s second time in the Draft war room, after attending a few years ago with his caddie, James Edmondson. “They’re actually watching Shot Tracker more than anything,” Palmer said. “You’d be surprised. They’re watching what we’re doing

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The Saints Have The Right Offense For Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson’s long exile has ended in New Orleans. After trying very hard to drum up interest—and finding few takers—the former greatest running back in the world will find himself in a timeshare, on a relatively cheap contract. It can’t be what Peterson was hoping to sign, but from a pure football perspective, if…

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Will Smith death: Man who killed NFL star sentenced to 25 years

“My family and I are extremely disappointed with today’s sentencing and the leniency showed by Judge Buras for the defendant. While we know nothing will ever bring Will back, we were hopeful that Judge Buras would have issued a stronger sentence to more justly reflect both the nature of the crimes and the tremendous loss and pain that my family has suffered as a result of Mr. Hayes’ violent actions on the night of April 9, 2016. “This ordeal has been a nightmare for me and my family. There are no winners here today. Today’s sentencing does not bring back Will and leaves another child to grow up without a father. I pray for the other families of New Orleans that are dealing with the same tragedy

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Mark Ingram Says He Was Barred From London Club For Being "Too Urban"

The New Orleans Saints are currently in England on a press tour meant to drum up enthusiasm for upcoming NFL games that will be played in London. Running back Mark Ingram has been tweeting a lot during the trip, and for the most part he seems to be enjoying himself, save for the night when he claims he and his…

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