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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...
Drew Brees enters the Saints Hall of Fame in a class by himself
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — As Drew Brees reflected on his path to the Saints Hall of Fame, he listed off things that didn't go his way in the early stages of his athletic career. “I'm a product of not getting what I want,” Brees said while being introduced Thursday as the hall's lone...
Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon sidelined by an Achilles tendon tear
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon tore his Achilles tendon and is expected to miss at least the early part of the upcoming season, coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday. Allen was explaining why Kpassagnon had been absent for voluntary offseason...
Saints make Superdome renovation payment and diffuse public standoff with state officials
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment toward Superdome renovations Friday, diffusing a public standoff between the NFL club and state officials who oversee the stadium that will host the next Super Bowl. Announcement of the payment by the club and the...
Saints and Superdome commission at odds over renovation payments with the Super Bowl on the horizon
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The state commission that oversees the Superdome and the New Orleans Saints are at odds over the club's financial contributions to renovations scheduled for completion before the stadium hosts the next Super Bowl. Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District board...
Saints open voluntary practice without Marshon Lattimore or Alvin Kamara
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The absences of cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints' opening set of voluntary offseason practices had coach Dennis Allen toeing a fine line as he spoke about the two star players. “Look, I'd always love 100%...
Ravens sign WR Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail. The Ravens announced the move Monday. Qadir Ismail played collegiately at Villanova and Samford. Qadry Ismail played for the Ravens from...
