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Morning Break: Roster moves ahead of Week 13, Drew Brees and Jahri Evans advance in Pro Football Hall of Fame voting

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, November 26

Nov 26, 2025 at 09:00 AM

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Rod Walker: Five things New Orleans sports fans should be thankful for during tough times

Happy Thanksgiving, New Orleans sports fans. And yes, I know what you're thinking. What in the world is there to be thankful for when the calendar is approaching December and the Saints and Pelicans have combined for five wins? SEE MORE>>

Blake Grupe left a message for the city of New Orleans after being let go by the Saints

A day after being released by the team, former New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe shared a message with fans on social media on Tuesday. "Thank you, New Orleans," Grupe started the message, followed by a heart emoji. SEE MORE>>

Saints cut ties with Blake Grupe after recent struggles, sign LSU product as replacement

The New Orleans Saints' patience with kicker Blake Grupe met its breaking point when the team waived the third-year kicker Tuesday. The decision was made after Grupe, who signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2023, missed his seventh and eighth field goals of the season in a Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. SEE MORE>>

Drew Brees, Jahri Evans, Eli Manning, Reggie Wayne take next step in Hall of Fame voting process

Former New Orleans Saints standouts Drew Brees and Jahri Evans have reached the semifinalist stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. A pair of New Orleans natives — former Newman star Eli Manning and former John Ehret standout Reggie Wayne — also are among the 26 semifinalists announced by Hall officials Tuesday. SEE MORE>>

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Game Preview: Dolphins vs. Saints | 2025 NFL Week 13

The New Orleans Saints (2-9) start a two-game road trip consisting of contests in the state of Florida, when they travel to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. to face off against the Miami Dolphins (4-7). SEE MORE>>

Saints announce roster moves

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager announced today that the club has signed RB Evan Hull from the practice squad to the active roster, activated T Barry Wesley off Injured Reserve, signed K Cade York, RB Ian Wheeler and WR Samori Toure to the practice squad, waived K Blake Grupe, and terminated the practice squad contracts of WR Jha'Quan Jackson and LB Eku Leota. SEE MORE>>

Drew Brees, Jahri Evans named semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

New Orleans Saints legends Drew Brees and Jahri Evans have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, being among 26 selected to advance to this round of voting from the 128 modern era nominees. SEE MORE>>

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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald among 26 modern-era semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

A total of 26 candidates in the Modern-Era Players category have reached the Semifinalist stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 presented by Visual Edge IT. The list includes five players in their first year of eligibility, two players not in their first year of eligibility who have reached this stage in the process for the first time and 19 players who were Semifinalists for the Class of 2025. SEE MORE>>

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Photos: Juwan Johnson hosts Turkey Bowl flag football game 2025

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson partnered with 18th Ward Flag Football athletes to host his second annual Turkey Bowl at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Nov. 24, 2025. He was joined by fellow tight ends Moliki Matavao, Jack Stoll, and Treyton Welch, along with running back Evan Hull, who helped support the event.

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