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Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi emphasizing change as he tries to prove he's made for the job
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — When Saints players arrived for their first practice under interim coach Darren Rizzi on Wednesday, most of their lockers were in different places. The pre-practice warmup routine had been altered. Offensive and defensive players were instructed to wear...
Carr's return to the Saints' lineup is horrendous as he loses his top target, the game and his coach
Derek Carr's return to the New Orleans Saints' starting lineup couldn't have gone much worse. He lost his top target to a concussion when his pass over the middle sailed over his receiver. He lost to the worst team in the league and he became the first NFL quarterback to lose to 31...
Saints coach Dennis Allen starting to feel the heat amid 7-game losing skid, 23-22 loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dennis Allen was feeling optimistic after the New Orleans Saints started the season 2-0. But a seven-game losing streak, including a 23-22 road loss to NFL cellar dweller Carolina on Sunday, has Allen answering questions about his job security. ...
Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was discharged from Carolinas Medical Center and allowed to return to New Orleans on Sunday night with his teammates after taking a hard hit on a pass over the middle in a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The throw...
Saints look to draw momentum from Carr's return and end six-game losing skid in rematch vs. Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Things may be starting to look up for the New Orleans Saints following a six-game losing streak. Not only are the Saints expected to get a jolt from the return of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who has been out since Week 5, but they have a chance to get...
Panthers look to slow down QB Derek Carr, who's expected to start after missing 3 games with injury
New Orleans (2-6) at Carolina (1-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM Odds: Saints by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Saints 3-5, Panthers 1-7. Series record: Saints lead 31-28. Last meeting: Saints beat the Panthers 47-10 on Sept....
Panthers QB Bryce Young will start in Week 9, when the Saints anticipate Derek Carr's return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5. Andy Dalton was a full participant in practice...
Saints' precipitous slide is taking them back to the bad ole days
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans Saints team that looked so promising during the NFL season's first two weeks is now looking historically bad. With a 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Saints are in the midst of just their second six-game skid this century — the...
Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games, McConkey...
Haener replaces Rattler at QB again, but the struggling New Orleans Saints continue to spiral
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With receiver Chris Olave, right guard Cesar Ruiz and do-everything playmaker Taysom Hill all returning from injury absences Sunday, the New Orleans Saints thought they might have enough offensive talent to avoid this team's longest losing streak in 19 years. ...
