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/Sports/NFL/New Orleans Saints/ Last Updated: Fri, May 9th, 2025 @ 10:05am EDT

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Best available free agents for the Saints: WR/EDGE

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Let’s take a look at who’s still out there.

With the dust settling from the NFL Draft and rookie mini-camp kicking into full gear, my eyes instinctively look towards what football players are still sitting out there for one reason or another as the game of musical chairs is slowing down (chairs being roster spots). I’m not thinking about this with a salary cap perspective as I was a political science major and went to law school because I took 3...

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Kyle Besson

WR Donovan Peoples-Jones set to try out for Saints

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New Orleans continues to look to add to their receiver room.

Veteran wide receiver Donovan People-Jones is set to try out for the New Orleans Saints at rookie minicamp.

Donovan Peoples-Jones is among the 16 tryout players for Saints rookie minicamp pic.twitter.com/FcTC6uhVCI

— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) May 9, 2025

Peoples-Jones, 26, was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Detroit Lions during the 2023 NFL season for a sixth-round pick....

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Fleur-de-Links, May 9: Rookie Minicamp in full swing

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Cam Jordan Day-Canal St Chronicles

The City of New Orleans recognized May 8 as Cam Jordan Day for his community outreach throughout his career with the New Orleans Saints as well as his success on the field.

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The former Detroit Lions receiver will look to get another opportunity down in New Orleans this weekend.

#Saints Rookies Arrive

PHOTOS: https://t.co/uZ64j1jMPw...

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Saints got themselves a good one in QB Tyler Shough

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The second-round pick out of Louisville is said to be very community involved.

Sounds like the New Orleans Saints might’ve gotten themselves a good one this past April.

Katie Harbert, Oregon’s Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development, spoke with me and spoke highly of Saints second-round pick Tyler Shough, who attended Oregon from 2018 to 2020.

“He’s always someone you anticipated would be a leader. He was engaged in things outside of...

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New Orleans Saints Make Big Announcement Amid Derek Carr Saga

The New Orleans Saints have an unclear quarterback direction at the moment, with Derek Carr nursing a shoulder injury that seemingly came out of nowhere.

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'It felt like a Michael Jackson concert' - Alvin Kamara describes one of the most memorable Tennessee Vols events of the last decade

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara only spent two seasons with the Tennessee Vols, but he was part of several memorable moments with the program.

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Tina Howell

Saints DE Cam Jordan recognized by the New Orleans City Council as they declare May 8th Cam Jordan Day

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Jordan was recognized for his contributions to the community since being drafted by New Orleans in 2011.

Early today, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan received a very special honor from the New Orleans City Council as they officially declared May 8th as Cam Jordan Day.

Drafted in 2011, Jordan was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his 14-year career in New Orleans.

The event began with a procession by...

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mattmiguez

Fleur-de-Links, May 8: Rookie minicamp is underway

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What to watch for at minicamp-Canal St Chronicles

Rookie minicamp starts on Thursday for the New Orleans Saints and while many eyes will be on Tyler Shough, we have what you need to be looking for.

Rookie jersey numbers-CSC

The 2025 NFL Draft class for the Saints was assigned jersey numbers on Wednesday. See which numbers they will be wearing here.

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John Hendrix breaks...

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What to look out for at Saints Rookie Minicamp

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Football is back in New Orleans!

Today, the New Orleans Saints' Rookie Minicamp begins, and although this may be a minor offseason event, some interesting tidbits can be revealed. So, let’s look at some things to watch out for.

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Much of the focus is on QB Tyler Shough. This is expected with how surprising of a pick it was to the National Media, and that the Saints really drafted a QB in the first two rounds. Also, Derek...

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Peyton Manning Once Opened Up To Dan Marino About His Botched Fake Spike Against The Saints

There are a lot of things that Peyton Manning is good at, including being one of the best pure passers, decision-makers, and natural leaders. But he wasn’t known for his athleticism or unconventional play, as many quarterbacks are today.

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More details emerge from NFL insider regarding Saints QB Derek Carr's injury situation and future with New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints continue their quarterback conundrum. Veteran QB Derek Carr remains on the roster, but they just drafted rookie Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.  There has been tons of mystery surrounding Carr this offseason.

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Tyler Shough immediately accepts offer from former Saints fan favorite to make his first important decision as an NFL QB

Rookie jersey numbers are always an intriguing portion of this time of the NFL offseason. For the New Orleans Saints, their new rookie quarterback will wear a number that is held fairly closely in the regards of his new fan base.  The Saints have released rookie jersey numbers for their 2025 NFL Draft class.

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Saints’ 2025 draft class assigned jersey numbers

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Rookie digits are locked in with minicamp on deck.

The New Orleans Saints’ 2025 draft class has officially been assigned jersey numbers as they gear up for rookie minicamp on Thursday:

Round 1, Pick 9: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. - #71 (last worn by Ryan Ramczyk - 2024)

Round 2, Pick 40: QB Tyler Shough - #6 (last worn by Willie Gay - 2024)

Round 3, Pick 71: DT Vernon Broughton - #91 (last worn by Kendal Vickers - 2024)

Round 3, Pick 93: S Jonas Sanker - #33...

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New Orleans Saints: Derek Carr’s Controversial Injury Gets Major Update Amid Possible Surgery

The surprising shoulder injury of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has put his chances of playing in the 2025 NFL season in serious doubt. The injury seemingly came out of nowhere, leading some to question the legitimacy of the said health issue.

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Would Jets have drafted Saints' Tyler Shough at pick No. 42?

The Saints made Shough the draft's 40th pick before the Jets could spend selection No. 42. 

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Tina Howell

Saints Rookie Minicamp: What to watch for

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This will be the first opportunity to see the newest Saints in action.

Last month, the New Orleans Saints drafted 9 players and signed 11 UDFAs, as well as invited a handful of players for a team tryout, all of whom we will get our first look at during their 2025 rookie minicamp, which begins tomorrow, May 8, and runs through May 11.

This will be our first look at new head coach Kellen Moore’s tutelage and his opportunity to evaluate up close the...

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Update shares when Saints could know if Derek Carr may be available for 2025 season

Carr confirmed in late April that he was dealing with a shoulder injury that could sideline him for at least part of the 2025 season.

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CSC Poll: What grade would you give the Saints draft?

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Over 54% of voters said...

In our most recent poll question we asked what grade would you give the New Orleans Saints 2025 draft?

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What grade would you give the #Saints 2025 draft?

— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) April 30, 2025

After 236 votes, the grade of B won with 54.7% of the vote. This is generally the feeling around the league regarding the Saints draft as they had some very good picks but also some that were highly...

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mattmiguez

Fleur-de-Links, May 7: What's next in the Derek Carr saga?

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Carr weighing options-NFL.com

The New Orleans Saints are still waiting on what is to come for Derek Carr in terms of his shoulder injury.

Rookie contracts-Canal St Chronicles

Here are the details on the nine NFL Draft picks the Saints made and how much they will be paid.

Few updates from the Insiders today on the #Saints and the Derek Carr situation according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
1) Carr HAS...

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Expert explains why Saints shouldn't have drafted QB Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints pulled off one of the surprises of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

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