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Morning Break: Rookie Jonas Sanker set for larger role after Julian Blackmon injury

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, September 13

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With the way the New Orleans Saints structured training camp, defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said no group on the defense received more reps than the unit's rookies. The Saints, after all, used five of their nine draft picks on Staley's side of the ball. And even though none of those players started in last weekend's season-opener, the goal of the heavy workload in camp was to get them up to speed in case they were suddenly forced to play. Jonas Sanker is the first test case to see if the approach pays off. SEE MORE >>

When New Orleans Saints coaches scout college players for the NFL draft, they tag elite special teams prospects with a special code: 37. That, of course, is the jersey number worn by Saints special teams legend Steve Gleason. To no one's surprise, Isaiah Stalbird earned a "37" tag last year when the Saints evaluated the speedy linebacker from South Dakota State. SEE MORE >>

With regular starting quarterback Brock Purdy dealing with toe and left shoulder injuries, the San Francisco 49ers are officially going to start Mac Jones against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. SEE MORE >>

Taliese Fuaga is questionable to play in the New Orleans Saints' Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and three other starters have been ruled out. SEE MORE >>

The New Orleans Saints are looking to avoid an 0-2 start. The last time they began a season with back-to-back losses was in 2017. Standing in their way are the San Francisco 49ers, a 17-13 winner over the Seattle Seahawks last week. Here are four things that have to happen for Kellen Moore to get his first head coaching victory. SEE MORE >>

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Five former New Orleans Saints players have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in the Seniors category, including Saints Hall of Famers Pat Swilling , Vaughan Johnson and Eric Martin. A total of 162 players were nominated. SEE MORE >>

Seven New Orleans Saints players were listed on Friday's Injury Report for the team's Week 2 game against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2025 NFL season. SEE MORE >>

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