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Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis when he was asked about a small circular adhesive bandage on his right...
Saints' Alvin Kamara says he doesn't want to risk fines or let down teammates
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's explanation sounded simple enough. The New Orleans Saints' star running back is practicing during his contract impasse with the club because he doesn't want to be fined or let down coaches and teammates who play no role in his salary...
Alvin Kamara reports for Saints camp despite dissatisfaction with his contract
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara reported for training camp and participated in a conditioning test on Tuesday despite being unsatisfied with his contract. Kamara's decision to show up was a welcome sight for Saints coach Dennis Allen and general manager...
Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to miss at least first 4 regular-season games
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have placed right tackle Ryan Ramczyk on the reserve/physically unable to perform list that will cause him to miss at least the first four games of the upcoming regular season. Ramczyk remained away from Saints headquarters throughout the...
Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women's sports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women's sports, with Simone Biles, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national champion South Carolina women’s...
Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin dies at age 84
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday. He was 84. One of the architects of the ultra successful Tampa 2 defensive scheme, Kiffin spent 13 seasons as defensive...
Alvin Kamara's departure, Juwan Johnson's injury prognosis, mark the end of Saints minicamp
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Whether New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara or top receiving tight end Juwan Johnson will take part in the opening of training camp late next month was cast into doubt as minicamp wrapped up on Thursday. Kamara, who practiced on Tuesday and...
Saints saw their secondary as a strength even before Marshon Lattimore returned to practice
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore broke toward the line of scrimmage and launched himself upward to get his hands on Spencer Rattler's pass as receiver Bub Means was starting to bring in a leaping catch. As the rookie receiver and four-time Pro Bowl defender...
Saints' Kamara explains choice to skip voluntary team work, praises new offense at minicamp
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints running back Alvin Kamara rejects the premise that his absence from voluntary practices this offseason indicates a lack of enthusiasm for — or commitment to — learning New Orleans' new offense. “I’ve been in this eight years," said Kamara, who...
At 33, versatile Taysom Hill gratified by opportunities in Saints' new offense
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints' experimental usage of Taysom Hill at virtually every offensive skill position — and even on special teams — has been so unconventional that he wondered whether his ubiquity might be reined in under a new offensive coordinator. Klint...
