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Morning Break: Kool-Aid McKinstry earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, October 9

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Kool-Aid McKinstry snagged his first and second career interceptions in the second half of the New Orleans Saints 26-14 win against the New York Giants last week, and he was recognized by the league for his performance. McKinstry was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for the performance, with his two interceptions being part of five consecutive turnovers forced by the Saints defense.. SEE MORE >>

"Watch out, media. Rashid Shaheed's coming through!" Foster Moreau couldn't help but crack a joke during Wednesday's practice when Shaheed's momentum barreled the New Orleans Saints wide receiver toward a pack of reporters after a tight catch on the sideline. SEE MORE >>

After missing the first five weeks of the season with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young practiced Wednesday. SEE MORE >>

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The NFL announced today that New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has been named the Week Five NFC Defensive Player of the Week, the first conference weekly honor for a Saints player in 2025 and the first defensive honor for a Saint since the 2023 campaign. SEE MORE >>

Nine New Orleans Saints players were listed on Wednesday's Injury Report for the team's Week 6 game against the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season. SEE MORE >>

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The Saints earned their first win of the season and McKinstry, in his second NFL season, earned his first NFC Defensive Player of the Week honor. McKinstry was all over the field and the stat sheet in New Orleans' 26-14 win against the New York Giants. SEE MORE >>

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Check out the 30 best photos of the New Orleans defense in their game against the New York Giants for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL Season on Oct. 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.

The New Orleans Saints and Ochsner hosted a blood drive at Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with members of the Saints Cheer Krewe and Sir Saint making an appearance.

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