The Saints are among four teams that have shown an interest in former LSU defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois, who is expected to become an nrestricted free agent at 3 p.m. CDT today. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday morning … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS – For the second straight week, Saints wide receiver Marques Colston recorded a significant milestone — this time setting the franchise record for career touchdowns in Sunday’s 31-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Colston caught a 10-yard … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS – Saints running back Darren Sproles is active for today’s game with the San Francisco 49ers for the first time since fracturing his left hand on Oct. 28. Sproles, who had an NFL playoff-record 15 catches in the … Continue reading
When taking a long look at the San Francisco 49ers, Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said their 21-6-1 record doesn’t begin to tell how good they’ve been under second-year coach Jim Harbaugh. Included is a 9-3 road record, which Vitt … Continue reading
METAIRIE – When the Saints face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, which quarterback they will go against — Alex Smith or Colin Kaepernick — is the least of their worries on that side of the ball. Smith missed Monday’s … Continue reading
WHEN: 3:25 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans TV/RADIO: Fox/WTGE (100.7-FM), WWL-AM (870-AM, 105.3-FM) RECORDS: 49ers, 7-2-1; Saints: 5-5 LAST WEEK: 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears, 32-7; Saints defeated the Oakland Raiders, 38-17 COACHES: 49ers, Jim Harbaugh, 2nd season … Continue reading
After ranking 32nd and last in the NFL in rushing offense just two weeks ago, the Saints are now up to 26th with 94.9 yards per game. The Saints moved up four spots last week after rushing for 148 yards … Continue reading