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Morning Break: Demario Davis leans toward return, Saints rookies turn heads

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, January 2

Jan 02, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Saints News from NOLA.com

Saints LB Demario Davis gives a definitive answer on whether he wants to keep playing

Every year, before the season begins, Demario Davis maps out a few goals to help inform his decision of whether he can keep playing. So when the New Orleans Saints linebacker hit 137 tackles this season, one better than his previous high, with one game left to go, it was the latest indicator that returning for Year 15 would be an easy choice. SEE MORE>>

Brandon Staley wants to be a head coach again, but says he's 'living the dream right now.'

After turning around the New Orleans Saints defensive fortunes in his first season, defensive coordinator, Brandon Staley could be a name to watch in this year's head coach hiring cycle. SEE MORE>>

Is the Saints' rookie class the best in the league? It's not an outrageous question.

Kellen Moore would be the first to say that even he didn't know exactly what to expect from the New Orleans Saints' rookie class. The coach liked the picks, sure, but he's been in the NFL long enough to know that sometimes rookies have to sit behind veterans and reps can be limited. SEE MORE>>

As the Saints season-finale approaches, nine players were not present at Thursday practice

The first day of the new year started with unfortunate New Orleans Saints injury news, and it didn't get much better as the day progressed. Star wide receiver Chris Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung Thursday, and will not play in the season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. When practice began later that afternoon, he was one of nine players who were not present during the open media viewing period. SEE MORE>>

Tyler Shough is earning teammates respect through his play — and his leadership skills

Last week's game against the Tennessee Titans offered a unique experience for New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. He and fellow rookie quarterback Cam Ward went through the game wearing a microphone for NFL films. SEE MORE>>

Chris Olave to miss Saints finale after being diganosed with blood clot in his lung

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and will miss Sunday's season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. SEE MORE>>

Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave expected to make full recovery after blood clot detected in lung

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave will miss Sunday's season finale against the Atlanta Falcons due to a blood clot detected in his lung. He is expected to make a full recovery. SEE MORE>>

Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2025 Week 18 vs. Atlanta Falcons

14 New Orleans Saints players were listed on Thursday's Injury Report for the team's Week 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons during the 2025 NFL season. SEE MORE>>

Despite early setbacks, the New Orleans Saints keep marching

Whether or not the New Orleans Saints have a game ball budget is irrelevant. Because if they did have one, Coach Kellen Moore would've blown through it after awarding 22 game balls following the last two victories against the Jets and Titans. SEE MORE>>