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Saints' 45-24 Loss to Falcons Ruins Superdome's 20th Anniversary
sports4 days ago

Saints' 45-24 Loss to Falcons Ruins Superdome's 20th Anniversary

The New Orleans Saints suffered a 45-24 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, a result that overshadowed the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's reopening after Hurricane Katrina. Head coach Kellen Moore expressed deep frustration, admitting the team failed to execute despite the historic significance of the event. The Falcons, led by Bijan Robinson's 145-yard, two-touchdown performance, controlled the game from the start, silencing the home crowd early. The loss drops the Saints to 1-3 and highlights ongoing struggles with consistency and early-game deficits.

Saints Place Travis Etienne on IR, Confirming Four-Game Absence
sports8 days ago

Saints Place Travis Etienne on IR, Confirming Four-Game Absence

The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve, confirming he will miss at least four games due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kellen Moore announced the decision on Thursday, following earlier reports that Etienne would miss time. The move impacts the team's upcoming Monday night game against the Atlanta Falcons. To fill the roster spot, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin Austin from the practice squad. Etienne led the team with 30 carries and 128 rushing yards before the injury. The backfield now relies on Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson.

Saints' Jordyn Tyson sidelined by right hamstring injury
nfl1 month ago

Saints' Jordyn Tyson sidelined by right hamstring injury

Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is dealing with a right hamstring injury. Coach Kellen Moore said the new injury isn’t necessarily related to Tyson’s prior hamstring issues, and the team is gathering information to estimate a recovery timeline. Tyson’s Week 1 availability remains in question, leaving his early-season fantasy outlook uncertain despite high upside when healthy.

Saints Pursue a High-Character Core in Free Agency
sports6 months ago

Saints Pursue a High-Character Core in Free Agency

The New Orleans Saints kicked off free agency by signing five players away from other teams—linebacker Kaden Elliss, running back Travis Etienne, tight end Noah Fant, guard David Edwards and punter Ryan Wright—and head coach Kellen Moore says the common thread is high character: captains, respected leaders and good people who can also contribute on the field. Moore envisions them as a core around which the locker room will be built, hoping their leadership and momentum from a late-season uptick carry into 2026.

Moore noncommittal on Kamara's Saints future after Etienne addition
sports7 months ago

Moore noncommittal on Kamara's Saints future after Etienne addition

Saints coach Kellen Moore offered no clear stance on Alvin Kamara's future after the team added Travis Etienne and restructured Kamara's contract, saying there have been no retirement talks or commitments yet. Kamara struggled in 2025 (11 games, 657 scrimmage yards), leaving his status—trade, release, or retirement—unclear as the Saints weigh the next steps.

Saints to Decide on Starting QB Amid In-Game Changes and Evaluations
sports11 months ago

Saints to Decide on Starting QB Amid In-Game Changes and Evaluations

Saints head coach Kellen Moore has not yet decided on a starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Rams, with a decision expected soon to give the team ample preparation time. Moore recently replaced Spencer Rattler with Tyler Shough during a game, aiming to find a spark for the offense, especially as Rattler has accumulated six turnovers in the last two games.