Saints coach Sean Payton said Thursday that wide receiver Marques Colston will be active and play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, confirming what he told Jacksonville reporters a day earlier. Colston has missed the past two games after having surgery … Continue reading
METAIRIE — Saints coach Sean Payton offered little insight into his team’s injury problems Wednesday although he did say that tackle Zach Strief did not tear the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Sunday’s win over the Houston … Continue reading
The Saints put kicker Garrett Hartley on injured reserve Tuesday and made several other roster moves to help out with a growing injury list going into Sunday’s game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed via email … Continue reading
After a wild 40-33 shootout win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Saints moved up in several offensive categories and dropped in the major defensive rankings released Tuesday. The Saints rolled up 454 total yards to move up three … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS – For the first time in franchise history, the Saints have scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games to open the regular season. The latest came Sunday when the Saints (2-1) rallied for a 40-33 victory … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS — The Saints and Houston Texans will each be missing an important piece of the puzzle for their defensive and offensive units, respectively, for Sunday’s game in the Superdome. Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is inactive because of … Continue reading
THREE THINGS TO KNOW 1. BREES ROLLING: Despite throwing a career-high 22 interceptions in 2010, Drew Brees has none this season. He’s actually gone 14 quarters and attempted 160 passes without a pick counting the wildcard playoff game at Seattle. … Continue reading
Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma was held out of practice again Friday because of an injury to his left knee and is doubtful for Sunday’s game with the Houston Texans in the Superdome. Coach Sean Payton said Vilma didn’t have … Continue reading
Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma and cornerback Tracy Porter did not practice again Thursday as the Saints continued their preparations for Sunday’s game with the Houston Texans in the Superdome. Vilma injured his left knee just before halftime of last … Continue reading
METAIRIE — After serving a two-game suspension for using a banned diuretic back in 2008, Saints veteran defensive end Will Smith practiced with the team Wednesday for the first time since training camp. Smith, an eight-year veteran, was reinstated by … Continue reading