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I've covered countless NFL preseason games over the years. Most of them, I've long since forgotten. But I'll never forget the one I covered on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005. The exhibition game between the Saints and Baltimore Ravens at the Superdome seemed just like any other. At the time, Hurricane Katrina was largely out of sight and out of mind. Few New Orleanians paid more than casual attention to the storm as it swept across south Florida earlier in the day. SEE MORE >>
To put Act 2 of his career into motion, Brandon Staley tapped into his resources and leaned on the people who were at his side for both his meteoric rise and his biggest failure. The New Orleans Saints hired Staley in February to coordinate their defense, giving him his first major opportunity as an NFL play-caller since the Los Angeles Chargers fired him as head coach in December 2023. The coach they're getting is different from the one who was let go in Southern California. SEE MORE
Spencer Rattler has been named the New Orleans Saints' Week 1 quarterback starter, and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees has shared his thoughts about the decision. SEE MORE >>
This week served as a handy reminder to Asim Richards for how fast things can change in the NFL. When the week started, he was competing for a roster spot with the Dallas Cowboys. Then, Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints traded for him to shore up their offensive line depth, swapping future late-round draft picks with the Cowboys. SEE MORE >>
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New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the club has been awarded wide receiver Trey Palmer off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition. SEE MORE >>
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team has agreed to acquire tackle Asim Richards in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition. SEE MORE >>
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the club has been awarded tackle Xavier Truss off waivers from the Denver Broncos. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition. SEE MORE >>
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New Orleans Saints announced the club has acquired OL Asim Richards from the Dallas Cowboys. Check out Richards in action with Dallas during his NFL career.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) blocks Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Simeon Barrow Jr. (91) during a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) moves on the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons, 31-13.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) sets up to block Atlanta Falcons defensive end Khalid Kareem (92) during a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up during a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons, 31-13.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) blocks Los Angeles Rams defensive end Desjuan Johnson (94) during an NFL football game, Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) gets set to snap the ball during pregame warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Inglewood, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) moves to block during an NFL football training camp Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Oxnard, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) walks to the field before an NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Oxnard, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) works in a drill during an NFL football training camp Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Oxnard, Calif.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) performs a drill during the team's NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) blocks Washington Commanders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) drops back to block during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) walks across the field during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) lines up during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) moves to block New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) in the rain during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) moves to block New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards prepares to block during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Jacksonville won 28-23.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) moves to block during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars defeated the Cowboys, 28-23.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
New Orleans Saints announced the club was awarded wide receiver Trey Palmer off waivers. Check out Palmer in action with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his NFL career.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) scores a touchdown on a pass play against Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs the ball after a catch to score a touchdown during the NFL wild- card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) leaps for yards against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Tampa,Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Tampa, Fla..
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) and running back Rachaad White (1) celebrate a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs a play during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Inglewood, Calif.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) smiles and dances as he celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) signals as he runs during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer warms up before an NFL preseason football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs downfield during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers won 30-7.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs near the sideline during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs a route during the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs with the ball and scores a touchdown during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) breaks free for a long touchdown run during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) returns a punt as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kemon Hall (43) gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs downfield during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Trey Palmer (10) scores a touchdown on a pass play during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs downfield during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Cincinnati.
New Orleans Saints announced the club was awarded tackle Xavier Truss off waivers. Check out Truss in action with the Georgia Bulldogs, at the NFL Combine, and with the Denver Broncos during his NFL career.
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Xavier Truss (71) blocks during an NFL football preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Denver, Colo.
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Xavier Truss (71) blocks a defender in an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Denver.
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Xavier Truss (71) stands for the national anthem during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Santa Clara.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (OL44) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks against Florida defensive end Justus Boone (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) sets up to block against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks against Florida edge Kamran James (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) celebrates a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) sets up for a play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks during the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) drops to block against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
