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2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
13-3, 1st in NFC South
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- 11/24
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NFL Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 32 teams for the next three years
Which teams are set up the best from now through 2022? We use a weighted set of rankings to project the future.
Gould's contract & Keyshawn talks M. Thomas
Schefter talks with 49ers K Robbie Gould about his new multi-year extension. Plus, Keyshawn Johnson on why Michael Thomas deserves to be the highest paid WR in the NFL and former WR Isaiah Stanback on fighting Type-1 diabetes with his daughter.
Rookie Saints DE sentenced to 6 months in jail
A judge sentenced Saints defensive end Carl Granderson to six months in jail Thursday after rejecting the terms of his plea agreement on sexual assault charges.
The NFL's best and worst offensive arsenals: Barnwell's 32-1 ranking
Which team has the league's top offensive firepower? We evaluated all 32. No quarterbacks, linemen or coordinators allowed.
USWNT, Morgan take home top honors at ESPYS
Alex Morgan and the USWNT capped their day of celebrations in style at The ESPYS, with Morgan winning best female athlete and the USWNT winning best team.
Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
The Saints announced their full training camp schedule on Tuesday, with 12 practices scheduled to be open for free to the public at their practice facility (weather permitting), plus one more at Tulane University and two more when they practice with the Chargers in Los Angeles. The first practice is scheduled for Friday, July 26. Fans need to register for tickets since space is limited.
Barnwell Show: Robert Mays on 2019 NFL bets
Bill and Robert Mays of The Ringer go through the listed bets at the Caesars of Las Vegas sportsbook for the upcoming NFL season and surmise how they would spend their theoretical budget (0:46). Who will lead the league in passing (4:19)? Who will lead the league in rushing (6:58)? Will the Saints miss the playoffs (20:12)? How about the Bears' over/under takeaways at 26.5 (38:12) or the Giants over/under 5.5 wins (47:15)? All that and more!
Ex-Saints FB Jed Collins realizes new dream as financial educator
As a journeyman-fullback-turned-adviser, Collins has a unique perspective to offer. But he has his sights set beyond just teaching young NFL players.
From Brady's Nightmare to Dallas Sucks, the best NFL-themed beers
Breweries have been crafting beers to honor NFL and players and teams (or troll them) for years. Here are our favorites, plus five we want to see next.
Which retired players will the NFL miss this season? (1:55)
Can Alvin Kamara or Christian McCaffrey join the exclusive 1,000-1,000 club?
Two running backs in NFL history have gained 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. Could McCaffrey or Kamara be next?
Source: Saints' Onyemata gets 1-game ban
Saints DT David Onyemata, who was issued a misdemeanor summons for marijuana possession in February, has been suspended by the NFL for one game, a source said.
Saints' Alvin Kamara, Ted Ginn Jr. headline million-dollar race
Kamara and Ginn are taking on some of the NFL's fastest players in a 40-yard dash competition, but their reasons for racing are slightly different.
Who is the best at play-action in the NFL? (1:46)
Brees 'passes torch' to Zion with signed jersey
Zion Williamson was welcomed to New Orleans with a signed jersey from the quarterback on which he wrote, "Passing the torch to you!"
Who has the NFL's best roster? (1:38)
NFL over/under predictions: 32 picks for fantasy and win totals
Will Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champs win 11 games or more this season? NFL Nation reporters have their takes on prop bets for each team.
Brees awarded $6M in diamond fraud lawsuit
A jury has awarded more than $6 million to Saints quarterback Drew Brees in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him overpriced diamonds.
50 NFL players who could get contract extensions before training camp
Several receivers are in line for lucrative contract extensions, but they aren't alone. Here's who could get paid before training camp begins.
Saints' Alvin Kamara has 'good anxiety,' and his football IQ shows it
Entering his third season, the Saints' all-purpose dynamo is eager to find out just how good he can be in 2019.
Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer
Sources expect a new deal between the Saints and receiver Michael Thomas before the start of training camp, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini, who also reported that the Saints are comfortable making him the highest-paid receiver in the game. That last part should come as no surprise, considering Thomas has established himself as a first-team All-Pro. The bigger question is how much more Thomas will make than Odell Beckham Jr., who currently leads all receivers with an average salary between $18-19 million per year and a total of $65 million in guarantees.
Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
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Veterans who could be cut by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
2019 Draft Picks
| 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 |
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2018 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 504 | 353 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 414 | 423 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 376 | 382 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 396 | 464 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards252.612th
Rushing Yards126.66th
Points For31.53rd
Points Against22.1