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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly criticized the team's 1-4 start, calling it 'unacceptable' and holding head coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis accountable. The team is last in the NFC South, with Benson emphasizing that performance must improve to restore fan confidence.
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly declared the team's 1-4 start 'not acceptable' and 'sub-standard' during a speech on October 13. She held head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis accountable for the team's poor performance, which includes three consecutive losses and a 45-24 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons during the 20th anniversary of the team's return to the Superdome. While Benson did not announce immediate firings, she emphasized that performance must improve to restore fan confidence, noting that the team is currently last in the NFC South.
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly criticized the team's performance after a 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, marking the third consecutive home defeat. The Saints now sit at 1-4, with Benson stating she will not accept the current level of play as the standard. She assigned specific responsibilities to head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis, warning that accountability will follow if the team does not improve. The loss occurred during the 20th anniversary of the team's return to the Caesars Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.
The New Orleans Saints have signed 12 players to their practice squad for the 2026 season, led by veteran running back Zamir White and Irish kicker Charlie Smyth. General Manager Mickey Loomis announced the additions on August 31, just two weeks before the team's regular season opener against the Detroit Lions. The squad includes a mix of veterans and rookies, with Smyth potentially allowing the team to exceed the standard 16-player limit via the International Practice Player rule.
The New Orleans Saints have finalized their 53-man active roster for the 2026 NFL season, concluding the cutdown process on August 30. General Manager Mickey Loomis announced the termination of four players, including veteran cornerback Michael Davis and safety Terrell Burgess, while waiving 15 others. The team also placed five players on Injured Reserve and two on Injured Reserve/Designated to Return. Notable departures include former 49ers running back Zamir White and rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner. The Saints will open the regular season on September 13 against the Detroit Lions.
Saints GM Mickey Loomis said there is a contract offer on the table for Cam Jordan as the team weighs a 16th season for the defensive end, but Jordan has not signed yet, suggesting he’s weighing his options; there is no offer out to Taysom Hill, whose late-2025 remarks hinted his Saints future may be uncertain.
New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis defended the firing of head coach Dennis Allen, attributing the team's poor 2-7 record to injuries and other circumstances, including quarterback Derek Carr's absence. Despite Allen's dismissal, Loomis praised him as a fantastic coach and criticized media narratives about team discipline. Assistant head coach Darren Rizzi has been named interim head coach.
New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis explained the decision to fire head coach Dennis Allen, citing the "stress and pressure" from a seven-game losing streak and an "abnormal" number of injuries, including to quarterback Derek Carr. Despite Allen's 18-25 record, Loomis defended him as a "fantastic football coach" and dismissed criticisms of team discipline. The final straw was a narrow loss to the Carolina Panthers, prompting the organization to make a change.
New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis explained that "pressure and stress" led to the firing of head coach Dennis Allen, despite Allen being a "fantastic football coach." Loomis attributed the team's poor 2-7 record to an "abnormal" number of injuries, including to starting quarterback Derek Carr. He also addressed the trade of Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, which was financially motivated. Darren Rizzi has been named interim head coach, and the Saints will delay their coaching search until the season ends.
New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis defended head coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr during a press conference, praising Carr's performance despite injuries and emphasizing the need for patience. Loomis highlighted Carr's resilience and stated that blaming the coach or quarterback for results is "easy and lazy." With Carr's guaranteed salary for the 2024 season, the Saints are likely to support him as their quarterback moving forward.
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis defended coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr after the team missed the playoffs for the third straight season, emphasizing the need to address "shortcomings" and make necessary changes. Loomis cited historical examples of successful coaches with initial losing records and stressed the importance of looking beyond just the results. He also acknowledged the need for improvement across the board, including coaching staff, players, and the organization as a whole, to recalibrate and live up to a higher standard moving forward.
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis defends head coach Dennis Allen, urging patience and citing examples of successful coaches who struggled early in their careers. Despite the team's failure to make the playoffs in the last two years, Loomis believes in Allen's coaching abilities and emphasizes the need to address other shortcomings within the organization.
New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis said that the potential suspension of Alvin Kamara won't affect their decision in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. Kamara is facing potential discipline from the NFL due to battery charges related to a 2022 incident in Las Vegas. Loomis stated that the team will not be using the draft to prepare for Kamara's potential absence and that the decision to take a running back early depends on the level of talent and impact the player can make.
The New Orleans Saints managed to keep three of their pricier veterans, Michael Thomas, Jameis Winston, and Andrus Peat, by getting them to agree to a pay cut. The Saints' functional organization and locker room culture played a significant role in convincing the players to stay. The team also expects Trevor Penning to take over as the starting left tackle in 2023, despite his Lisfranc injury. The Saints sent a large delegation to the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, and it is unlikely that veteran defensive back P.J. Williams will return to the team.