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NFL Network insiders say Derek Carr could come out of retirement for the 2026 season if he lands with the right situation and coaching staff. With QB injuries driving interest, teams have explored Carr as a potential solution, the Saints still hold his rights via a tolled contract, and Carr’s shoulder rehab has progressed to full throwing—a favorable setup could entice him back onto the field.
Drew Brees was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio this August; the Saints icon, a first-ballot inductee who led New Orleans to Super Bowl XLIV and set multiple NFL passing marks, was praised by Saints ownership and executives for his on-field excellence and leadership.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was voted by fans as the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, becoming the fourth Saint to win the award after George Rogers, Rueben Mayes and Alvin Kamara. In 11 games with nine starts in 2025, he completed 221 of 327 passes (67.6%) for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions (91.3 passer rating; 103.3 on third downs). He also earned PFWA All-Rookie honors and was NFL Rookie of the Month (Dec/Jan); he is a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
NFL plans nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a Saints appearance near Paris at Stade de France—the league’s first game in France—with the opponent to be announced later; the Saints’ 2026 home date will be used for the France game, part of a broader push to grow American football globally with stops in Mexico City, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich and three London contests.
The NFL will stage its first-ever regular-season game in Paris in 2026 at the Stade de France, with the New Orleans Saints among the participating teams, as part of the league's global growth push; the full international schedule will be announced in spring and includes other games in markets like Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Munich and Madrid.
Irish Gaelic football player Charlie Smyth made a remarkable transition to the NFL, kicking a game-winning field goal for the New Orleans Saints, which has garnered widespread attention and pride in his small Irish hometown of Mayobridge, highlighting the growing international influence of American football.
Charlie Smyth made his NFL debut with the New Orleans Saints, impressing with a 56-yard field goal and an onside kick, after being called up unexpectedly. His performance earned praise from the coach, and he expressed excitement about the opportunity and his future with the team.
Tyler Shough demonstrated potential in a recent game against the Panthers, suggesting he may have a future worth exploring for the New Orleans Saints.
The New Orleans Saints traded offensive lineman Trevor Penning, a first-round pick in 2022, to the Los Angeles Chargers. Penning has played 46 games with 29 starts at various positions along the offensive line, including all 17 games at right tackle in 2024 and six at left guard in 2025.
The Buccaneers, despite injuries to key offensive players, relied on their strong defense to secure a 23-3 victory over the Saints, highlighted by Anthony Nelson's interception return for a touchdown and multiple forced turnovers, improving their record to 6-2 before the bye week.
The New Orleans Saints have made several roster moves and injury updates ahead of their upcoming games, including activating Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau from the Physically Unable to Perform list, signing WR Dante Pettis to the practice squad, re-signing TE Moliki Matavao, and making various other signings and adjustments to their roster and practice squad.
The article previews the upcoming Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints game, highlighting key players like quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler, and offers five things to watch along with predictions for Week 7.
Saints' Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave addressed ongoing trade rumors, with Kamara expressing his desire to stay in New Orleans and Olave acknowledging the speculation as part of the business, amid the team's struggles and injuries.
The article predicts a win for the Chicago Bears over the New Orleans Saints, citing the Saints' poor road performance, the Bears' recent momentum and home advantage, and the Bears' strong run game which could exploit the Saints' weak pass defense.
The New Orleans Saints made several roster moves including activating Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau, elevating Eku Leota, placing Trey Palmer on Injured Reserve, and waiving Moliki Matavao. They also downgraded John Ridgeway III to out for the upcoming game against the New York Giants.