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Saints decline Payton Turner’s fifth-year option

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The first-round pick from Houston has struggled with injuries throughout his career.

The New Orleans Saints will not be picking up the fifth-year option on DE Payton Turner’s contract, according to multiple reports.

The Saints have not picked up DE Payton Turner’s fifth year option.

— Tina Howell (@TinaHowellNOLA) May 3, 2024

Turner, the Saints’ first-round draft selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, has dealt with a rash of injuries in his first...

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Saints Decline Fifth-Year Option For DE Payton Turner

The New Orleans Saints officially declined DE Payton Turner‘s fifth-year option on Thursday. Picking up the option would have cost New Orleans $13.387 million fully guaranteed for the 2025 season.

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Intriguing Saints UDFA signing has always bled black and gold

The New Orleans Saints reached into their own state for an undrafted free agent running back. Jacob Kibodi is headed to the Saints, and he won't have to go far.

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Saints decline fifth-year option on DL Payton Turner

As expected, the Saints won’t be committing to Payton Turner beyond the 2024 campaign. According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, the Saints have declined the defensive lineman’s fifth-year option.

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3 winners and 3 losers from the New Orleans Saints' 2024 NFL Draft class

The New Orleans Saints had a successful 2024 NFL Draft. Their roster will have noteworthy differences from last year, alongside a new offensive staff. Which players will be affected the most by the rookies?

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Saints put their money where their mouth is for top UDFA after draft

Undrafted free agency is always eventful for the New Orleans Saints. In past years, they have valued UDFA aggression over sixth and seventh round selections, even.

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New Orleans Saints unveil initial jersey numbers for 2024 rookie class

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. All of the anticipation has officially come to a close. The New Orleans Saints did a pretty impressive job, too. They've consistently gotten positive feedback regarding their rookie class over the past week.  Now, they've taken their next step with the "new guys on campus" in The Big Easy.

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Getting to know new Saints LB Jaylan Ford

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Ford was drafted by New Orleans in the 5th round.

The New Orleans Saints had three picks in the fifth round in the NFL Draft on Saturday. With the 175th overall pick, they selected Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford.

This was a good pickup for the Saints as Demario Davis is getting older, and the team lost Zack Baun in free agency. In his first meeting with the media, Ford said he looks up to Demario Davis.

“He’s one of the best...

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What Bub Means brings to the Saints offense

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Bub Means business.

The New Orleans Saints drafted Pittsburgh WR Bub Means with the 170th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

With the 170th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select WR Bub Means

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— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 27, 2024

The Saints have a good pair of speed receivers with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed but continue looking to replace veteran Michael Thomas’...

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Saints OTA and minicamp dates announced

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New Orleans will enter Phase 3 of their offseason program later this month.

The NFL has announced the schedule for the New Orleans Saints upcoming offseason workouts and minicamps for the 2024 season.

Organized Team Activities (OTAs) will be held on May 21st-23rd, May 28th-30th, and June 3rd-6th. Rookie minicamp will be held on May 10th-12th and mandatory minicamp will take place on June 11th-13th.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each...

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CSC Poll Results: Which draft pick are you most excited about

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Which of the Saints’ picks on day 2 or 3 of the draft are you most looking forward to seeing take the field?

In this week’s poll question we asked which draft pick by the New Orleans Saints, other than their first round pick, were you most excited about.

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Other than Taliese Fuaga, which of the #Saints draft picks are you most excited about?

— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) April 30, 2024

After 699 votes, Alabama CB...

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Fleur-de-Links, May 2: Saints add DB depth

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Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links.

Saints sign Will Harris-Canal St Chronicles

Even after drafting a cornerback in the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints went after another one in the free agent market.

There could be a delay with Kool Aid-Saints Wire

Similarly to the last two second round picks the Saints have made, McKinstry may not sign his contract until training camp.

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New Orleans Saints’ 2024 NFL Schedule: Release date, opponents, biggest games, and predictions

The New Orleans Saints' offseason is in full swing now that the NFL Draft and free agency are out of the way. From this point on, it's all about making the 90-man roster as good as it can be via OTAs, workouts, and training camp.

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Saints to sign former Lions DB Will Harris

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Harris brings depth and experience to multiple backfield positions.

The New Orleans Saints are signing a one-year deal with former Detroit Lions defensive back Will Harris.

Former #Lions DB Will Harris has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the #Saints, source says. Former third-round pick out of Boston College (cc: @TomPelissero) heads to New Orleans after five years in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/mKfo6DCNOz

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)...

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Saints sign veteran talent at major position of need on defense

Safety has been a position of need for the New Orleans Saints during this offseason. Veteran depth was a must, and the front office just made a smart move on that front.  Safety was a position of need entering the draft.

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Former Broncos Pro Bowl defender announces retirement from NFL

The defender was one of the cornerstones of the Broncos’ elite secondary nicknamed “No Fly Zone,” which helped spur the team to victory in Super Bowl 50 during the 2015 season.

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Saints sign UDFA LB Isaiah Stalbird

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What to know about the new Saints linebacker.

The New Orleans Saints have recently signed South Dakota State linebacker Isaiah Stalbird as an un-drafted free agent. He’s one of 15 UDFA’s the Saints have signed.

Stalbird hasn’t always played linebacker and didn’t spend his whole college career with the jackrabbits. The Kearney, Nebraska native originally went to the University of Nebraska for two years as a safety. He...

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Saints sign UDFA S Millard Bradford

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Bradford spent his collegiate career at TCU.

The New Orleans Saints have signed UDFA S Millard Bradford.

TCU S Millard Bradford is headed to the #Saints, source said.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) April 28, 2024

Bradford is from Helotes, TX and attended O’Connor High School after transferring from Fork Union Military Academy. Bradford was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and was regarded as the No. 54...

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Saints sign Idaho UDFA WR Jermaine Jackson

Jackson spent his collegiate career at Idaho.

The New Orleans Saints have signed UDFA WR Jermaine Jackson.

Idaho WR Jermaine Jackson, who is signing with the Saints, is a 5-foot-7 return specialist. Was good on both punts and kickoffs.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 27, 2024

Jackson is from Oakland, CA and attended San Leandro High School. Out of high school, Jackson competed at the College of San Mateo where he would spend two seasons. During his time there, he would...

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Saints sign Pitts UDFA CB Rico Payton

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Payton attended Southern Illinois before transferring to Pittsburg State.

The New Orleans Saints have signed UDFA CB Rico Payton from Pittsburg State.

Congratulations to 2018 graduate Rico Payton on signing as an un-drafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints.

Rico went from Lindbergh to Pittsburg State to continue his football career.

Flyers Nation wishes you nothing but the best of luck Rico! pic.twitter.com/utU2UYrt7j

— LHS Flyers Athletics...

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