In the wake of Joe Morgan’s ACL tear, the New Orleans Saints decided to sign two veteran wide receivers: Steve Breaston and Patrick Crayton. Those players didn’t last long.
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Seneca Wallace released by New Orleans Saints
Seneca Wallace is out of work again. The New Orleans Saints released the veteran quarterback Monday, leaving Luke McCown as the obvious choice to back up Drew Brees.
Jonathan Vilma to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma has opted for arthroscopic knee surgery after seeking a second opinion, Ian Rapoport reported. Rob Ryan could use Vilma’s experience and toughness on a unit battered by injuries.
Patrick Crayton, New Orleans Saints strike contract
Patrick Crayton ended a one-year NFL hiatus Monday, signing a contract with the New Orleans Saints. Crayton reunited with Saints coach Sean Payton, for whom he played on the Dallas Cowboys.
New Orleans Saints spoil Kansas City Chiefs debut of Alex Smith, Andy Reid
Alex Smith led the Kansas City Chiefs for the opening score on his only series, but the Chiefs sputtered after that in a 17-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the preseason opener for both teams Friday night.
Pat Devlin leads Miami Dolphins to win over New Orleans Saints
Miami Dolphins third-string quarterback Pat Devlin passed for 259 yards in a 24-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday.
Parys Haralson dealt to New Orleans Saints from 49ers
Faced with a gaping hole at outside linebacker following the season-ending injury to Will Smith, the New Orleans Saints landed Parys Haralson in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday.
Will Smith injures knee, will miss Saints’ season
Will Smith is done for the New Orleans Saints this season after suffering a knee injury, forcing the team to adjust to playing without another key member of its defense.
What we learned: Houston Texans are getting healthy
Ed Reed and other injured Houston Texans players are recovering at just the right moment, which is bad news for the rest of the AFC South. What else did we learn from Sunday’s two preseason games?