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New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and legend Tyrann Mathieu join NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to pay their respects to fallen U.S. soldiers at the Suresnes American Cemetery in Paris on October 24, 2026.

New Orleans Saints legend Willie Roaf looks back on his nine-year career with the Saints where he became one of the greatest tackles in NFL history and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

New Orleans Saints legend Danny Abramowicz looks back on his seven-year career with the Saints where he became the franchise's first great wide receiver after being selected in the 17th round, 420th overall, of the 1967 NFL Draft. Abramowicz recorded the first 1,000 yard receiving season and was named the first Associated Press First Team All-Pro in franchise history in 1969.

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason hosted the 14th annual Gleason Gras, an evening of live music, auctions, and great New Orleans food at Generations Hall in New Orleans on Friday, October 9, 2026. The event is held to raise awareness for ALS and to support the Team Gleason Foundation's mission to improve life for people living with ALS.

The New Orleans Saints remember head coach Mike Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who coached for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints legend Pat Swilling looks back on his seven-year career with the Saints where he became in integral part of one of the most famed linebacking cores in NFL history, the Dome Patrol, and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.

New Orleans Saints Legend Steve Gleason leads the pregame Who Dat chant inside the Caesars Superdome in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, 20 years after blocking an unforgettable punt in the Saints' first game back in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason looks back on his Saints career including the iconic punt block during the reopening of the Caesars Superdome following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

ESPN's Chris Berman recalls the deafening Superdome reaction to Steve Gleason's iconic blocked punt during the New Orleans Saints' first game back home following Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 25, 2006. Berman remembers the emotion inside the Caesars Superdome and describes the moment as the loudest reaction to a play he has ever heard. "The '78 Steelers would have no chance in here tonight." - Chris Berman

New Orleans Saints legend Morten Andersen looks back on his 13-year career with the Saints leading him to become the Saints all-time leading scorer and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

New Orleans Saints legend John Gilliam looks back on his historic 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on the opening play of the Saints' first regular-season game on Sept. 17, 1967 against the Los Angeles Rams at Tulane Stadium.

Saints legend Drew Brees coached the Santa Fe Christian Eagles and his sons against the Newman Greenies on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Saints legend Drew Brees speaks with the media on September 10. 2026 ahead of his sons and the Santa Fe Christian High School football team facing Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.

Saints legend Drew Brees and his son Baylen toured the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, September 9 with the Santa Fe Christian High School football team ahead of their matchup against Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.

Brees is the ninth person from the Saints organization to join the Ring of Honor

Check out the best photos of New Orleans Saints legend and Hall of Famer Drew Brees as he spends the weekend in Canton, Ohio, for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

Former Saints Terron Armstead and Mark Ingram will be honored with induction

Brees was inducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026

'You trusted me with the soul of the city. And I would have died to protect that calling'

Saints legend Drew Brees was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Canton, Ohio, with former Saints head coach Sean Payton serving as his presenter and several former teammates attending in support of the quarterback.

Legendary quarterback who led the Saints to their Super Bowl XLIV championship is the inaugural first-ballot Hall of Famer in franchise history

Saints legend Drew Brees received his Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket on Friday, August 7, and posed for the official 2026 Hall of Fame Class portrait in Canton, Ohio, as part of Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend.

Saints legend Drew Brees participated in a Raising Cane's event with Saints legends Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen, and Rickey Jackson during Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend on Friday, August 7, in Canton, Ohio.

"He deserves to be in, he deserves to be first ballot. He's the greatest Saint ever"

Celebrating Saints legendary quarterback Drew Brees on the eve of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2026. Narrated by Taysom Hill, teammates and fans pay tribute to his impact on New Orleans and the NFL.

Saints legend Drew Brees arrived in Canton on Thursday, August 6 and attended several fan and media events, ending with an appearance at the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

'The minute he retired, we all just expected five years from now he's going to go in, first ballot, no questions asked. And that's what happened'

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reflects on his Saints career ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

'You're probably going to laugh, you're probably going to cry'

Saints legend Drew Brees visited Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium ahead of his 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony in Canton, Ohio.

'I saw Mr. Benson in a lot of jackets and ties. I never saw him in a jersey. That would have been a good one'

'It takes an extra type of something. A kind of secret sauce and mind-set'

"I take pride in the fact that I got to share an offensive huddle with Drew"

Inside the stories of the people who shaped Drew Brees' Hall of Fame journey

A new Sam Mills biography tops a list of black and gold classics

The New Orleans Saints partnered with Hancock Whitney to host girls from the 18th Ward Club at a Football and Finance event with Saints Legends Michael Lewis and Devery Henderson at Ursuline Academy on July 10, 2026.

Saints legend Terron Armstead speaks one-on-one with John DeShazier at the Saints Hall of Fame induction announcement at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 18, 2026.

Saints legend Mark Ingram speaks one-on-one with John DeShazier at the Saints Hall of Fame announcement at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 18, 2026.

The New Orleans Saints announced that Mark Ingram II and Terron Armstead will be the newest members inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame during a press conference on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Additionally, Sal La Rock, press box security supervisor at the Caesars Superdome. will be honored with the Joe Gemelli "Fleur de Lis" Award.

Saints legend Terron Armstead speaks at the Saints Hall of Fame induction announcement at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on June 18, 2026.