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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brandon Browner in New Orleans on Wednesday <a href="http://t.co/UJFLLnkagw">http://t.co/UJFLLnkagw</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/575638003101511680">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brandon Browner is in New Orleans for a visit. Washington, Baltimore, Cleveland, Jacksonville also interested.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/575635095962390528">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Actually, more than a visit for RB Ryan Mathews with he Eagles. He's expected to sign with the team, source says.</p>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/575632693402079235">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wow, gotta commend Colston, Hawthorne and Bunkley for those pay cuts. Big sacrifice to stay here. Much appreciated. Loomis is a wizard.</p>— Ryan Berger (@BoatRich) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoatRich/status/575629112439611392">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Marques Colston drops base salary by more than $5 million <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/2j4xNDofZa">http://t.co/2j4xNDofZa</a></p>— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) <a href="https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/575628484170637312">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Patriots CB Brandon Browner is in New Orleans visiting Saints. Also scheduled to visit Redskins next.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/575626742154575873">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ICYMI: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> GM Mickey Loomis: Jimmy Graham traded to help fix defense <a href="http://t.co/j5SFdotNh2">http://t.co/j5SFdotNh2</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/575626713142542338">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ICYMI: My take: Whether Jimmy Graham trade was bold or desperate, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> felt they had to sever ties with status quo <a href="http://t.co/Ml8bxgHBui">http://t.co/Ml8bxgHBui</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/575626584088051712">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Looks like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have decided to keep LB David Hawthorne with reduced contract. Base salaries reduced, per latest NFLPA figures ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/575624747679088640">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hawthorne's base salaries down from $2mil/$4mil over next 2 years to $1.19/$1.75. ... Not sure yet if he gets any of $2.5mil roster bonus.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/575625225380978688">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> WR Marques Colston's base salaries also dropped next two years, but waiting for full details on his new deal. May include bonuses.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/575625430910300160">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>One point I haven't seen made: I think kicker stability need is heightened without Jimmy. Will settle for more field goals in red zone</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/575608358155218944">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Not saying the Saints change kicker situation in terms of players. Just saying the need for job winner to be reliable is even higher</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/575609187796918272">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Huge discount RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell">@Kat_Terrell</a>: Colston's base base salary went from $6.9 million to $1.445 million according to NFLPA.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/575607095904505856">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat">@TheSaintsBeat</a>: LB David Hawthorne's future w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> appears to be safe after a pay cut in renegotiated deal: <a href="http://t.co/akPLjH3hxc">http://t.co/akPLjH3hxc</a>"</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/575603473137430528">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Health of our military families is important, and the PCFSN is partnering with UltimateMe to help – register now! <a href="http://t.co/MItfufaksc">http://t.co/MItfufaksc</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/575523499936186368">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Cover of Wednesday's Philadelphia Daily News.... <a href="http://t.co/5A0oCs3fYc">pic.twitter.com/5A0oCs3fYc</a></p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/575503039567675392">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> VIDEO: <a href="http://t.co/H3y7xjbJ1Z">http://t.co/H3y7xjbJ1Z</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/bk3Y63ftXy">pic.twitter.com/bk3Y63ftXy</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/575461001925001216">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Did you guys watch this video that <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@saints</a> just posted as a thanks to PT, Graham and Lofton? <a href="http://t.co/2Tvid7tjb1">http://t.co/2Tvid7tjb1</a> Man. Hard to watch.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/575493936531120128">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lewis: "I don't want to be like Sproles, Thomas, Jimmy or Jenkins, etc. I am a team guy. I care about this team probably more than any...</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/575641169058656256">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>...player to ever wear a uniform, trust me. I sacrifice and put my health on the line last season. I just want to know, I am going to...</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/575641295080677377">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>...be here the remainder of my contract. I deserve that."</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/575641353444421632">March 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Cornerback Brandon Browner visiting Saints on Wednesday, ESPN reports | NOLA.com
He is also scheduled to visit the Redskins
Column: Saints' trade of Graham for top center is a good one
So did the Seattle Seahawks get a tight end or a wide receiver from the New Orleans Saints?
Payton, Loomis talk about Graham trade
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis and Head Coach Sean Payton issued statements about the trade of tight end Jimmy Graham.
The Legacy of Jimmy Graham: Memorable moments with the Saints
We honor the legacy of departed Saints tight end Jimmy Graham by looking at some of his top plays as a member of the black and gold.
Seahawks GM John Schneider: Jimmy Graham is a 'heck of a player' | NOLA.com
The Seahawks "continued to pursue" Graham when his name was brought up in discussions with the Saints
CB Keenan Lewis unhappy, wants Saints to guarantee contract or let him go - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Otherwise, Lewis told ESPN he plans to skip OTAs and minicamp and vowed, â
New Orleans Saints sever ties with status quo by trading Jimmy Graham - ESPN
Sean Payton and the Saints made a bold move, but it's hard to make an argument that Graham was part of the problem last season.
Graham's acquisition will have major impact on Seahawks - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN
The marquee offensive move on the first day of free agency was a trade, rather than a signing. The Seattle Seahawks dealt center Max Unger and a first
Bringing in Tramon Williams for visit wise move by New Orleans Saints - ESPN
Veteran cornerback Tramon Williams could bring stability to a position that lacked pop last season for the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints' Mickey Loomis: Jimmy Graham traded to fix defense - ESPN
Mickey Loomis: New Orleans Saints traded Jimmy Graham because they felt like they "had to make a bold move" to help improve defense
Mickey Loomis on Graham trade: We have to improve on defense | ProFootballTalk
Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis had a big hand in one of the three trades that kicked off the start of the new league year on Tuesday afternoon when he sent tight end Jimmy Graham to Seattle.
Jimmy Graham salary-cap savings: $2 million now, $25 million later - ESPN
With Jimmy Graham's trade to the Seattle Seahawks, the New Orleans Saints will save $2 million in 2015, with the other $25 million saved in 2016-17.
Seattle Seahawks applauded for making 'bold move' in Jimmy Graham trade: links | NOLA.com
Seahawks given 'A' grade on trade
David Hawthorne takes reduced salary to remain with Saints - Black and Gold
Marques Colston drops base salary by more than $5 million - Black and Gold
Meet Max Unger, the New Orleans Saints' New Center
The New Orleans Saints shocked the world after trading Jimmy Graham and a fourth-round pick to the Seahawks in exchange for Max Unger and a first rounder.
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NFL News
Pete Carroll doesn’t anticipate locker room issues with Jimmy Graham | ProFootballTalk
Jimmy Graham scraped with Bruce Irvin in pregame warmups prior to the 2013 NFC playoff game between the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks. Defensive end Michael Bennett blasted Graham after the game calling the then-Saints tight end "overrated" after being held to just four catches in two g...
Curtis Lofton to visit Raiders | ProFootballTalk
The Raiders landed a linebacker on Tuesday when they agreed to a deal with former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith, but they aren't done looking for help at the position. Adam Caplan of ESPN reports that the team will host former Saints and Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton for a visit.
A rundown of all 32 teams’ moves on the first day of the league year | ProFootballTalk
After one of the craziest days in NFL history, here's a look at what all 32 teams did at the start of the league year: Baltimore: Traded Haloti Ngata and a seventh-round pick to Detroit for a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick.
Inside Slant: Darrelle Revis, Ndamukong Suh and other Day 1 observations - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
The first day of the NFL's 2015 league year opened with the most unusual and intense scene imaginable: Three blockbuster trades
Reggie Bush taking first visit to San Francisco | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers have some backs on hand they want to try with Frank Gore gone. But they're still looking for some outside help. According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, former Saints and Lions running back Reggie Bush is visiting the 49ers today.