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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rob Ryan sues those involved with building, selling him his Uptown New Orleans home <a href="https://twitter.com/theadvocateno">@theAdvocateNO</a> <a href="http://t.co/Zlpt9JfyzG">http://t.co/Zlpt9JfyzG</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/633599313214599168">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> signed 4 new players: LBs Justin Anderson, Chris Young, DT Austin Brown, TE Michael Egnew.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/633410843082924033">August 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> now be counting on undrafted rookies even more to fill those backup rotational slots. Good news is they have lots to choose from.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/633411145945214977">August 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once again three WR sets with plenty of Colston, Cooks, Coleman. SJB getting tons of praise in Cooks coverage.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633641021654499328">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Austin Brown, who was signed two days ago and is participating for the first time today, just went down bad. Air cast going on right leg.</p>— Lyons Yellin WWL-TV (@LyonsYellin) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyonsYellin/status/633640023359901696">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Peat with a third good rep. Definitely improving each day.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633640156826894336">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TE Kevin Brock looks like he sustained an injury. Walked off the field with head trainer Scottie Patton.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633636081188122624">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kenny Vaccaro is leaving the practice field. Not sure why.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633636706185551872">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stephone Anthony with a nice one-on-one stop of Robinson in goal line</p>— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/status/633634319752413184">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No sign of DE Anthony Spencer or CB Brandon Browner.</p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/633626720470474752">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TE Ben Watson still absent on paternity leave.</p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/633628072827293696">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WR coach John Morton is far more animated than Henry Ellard.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633631723897622532">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have a Ronald Powell appearance. Not practicing, but making a rare appearance at practice.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633624820958294016">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Add Delvin Breaux to the out here but not practicing list.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/633625428977152000">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like rain may be done for a bit. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsCamp?src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="http://t.co/qcfWbSYNOQ">pic.twitter.com/qcfWbSYNOQ</a></p>— Sean Kelley (@SeanKelleyLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive/status/633624353700077568">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the day that the Lord has made! I will rejoice and be glad in it!! Have a blessed day!</p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/status/633612689714098176">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to thank the saints for the amazing opportunity to play for such an amazing organization , and… <a href="https://t.co/fKGWkj77Yd">https://t.co/fKGWkj77Yd</a></p>— Kyle Prater (@K2P21) <a href="https://twitter.com/K2P21/status/633501285078171648">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Awesome moment captured at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KCvsAZ?src=hash">#KCvsAZ</a>: 1st female full-time NFL official and 1st female NFL coach in one picture. <a href="http://t.co/wWgyC9qLOe">pic.twitter.com/wWgyC9qLOe</a></p>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/632739783995887616">August 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Rob Ryan’s house is sinking, and there’s a lot of weird stuff involved | ProFootballTalk
Easy jokes are the easiest to make, and low-hanging fruit remains fruit. Yes, Rob Ryan's house is sinking. While there may be a metaphor in there for the Saints defense which he coordinates, this is in reference to his actual house, and he's suing a pile of people for it.
Coach Payton on the Patriots coming to town
Head Coach Sean Payton talks about practicing with the Patriots and what his team can learn from them. Video by Ashley Amoss
Payton: Makeup of rookie class has been good
New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller underwent arthroscopic surgery on Friday, according to a league source.
Patriots prepare for scrimmages with Saints
Coach Payton talks about Bill Belichick
Head Coach Sean Payton talks about what he has learned from Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. Video by Ashley Amoss
Saints 53-man roster projection 3.0 - Black and Gold
Brandon Browner: 'I'm not scared of a leadership role' - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
There was a lot of talk about needing to improve the leadership in the Saints' locker room and Brandon Browner is up to the challenge.
New Orleans Saints’ John Jenkins drops nearly 40 pounds since OTAs - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Nose tackle John Jenkins showed up to training camp as a shell of his former self.
New Orleans Saints sign TE Michael Egnew, release DL Lawrence Virgil - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints signed four players over the past two days, including tight end Michael Egnew, who never panned out with the Dolphins.
Patriots Gear Up For Joint Practices With Saints " CBS Boston
The Patriots will hit each other for a couple of more days at Gillette Stadium before heading to West Virginia and taking aim at the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints like what they've seen from pass-catching backs | NOLA.com
"I think he's got a special feel for the pass game," quarterback Ryan Griffin said of Marcus Murphy.
New Orleans Saints to get more out of practices vs. Patriots than normal: Scout's Take podcast | NOLA.com
Teams to practice together Wednesday and Thursday, before game Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
New Orleans Saints sign defensive tackle Austin Brown, source says | NOLA.com
Brown, a 2014 undrafted rookie out of Miami (Ohio) was with the Texans through training camp last summer
Saints' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's house is sinking, lawsuit claims | NOLA.com
If you thought Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is on shaky ground professionally if the Saints D puts up another lackluster season, things aren't much better at home.
New Orleans Saints waive Kyle Prater, Lawrence Virgil, sign 2 players | NOLA.com
The team signed linebacker Chris Young and tight end Michael Egnew.
New Orleans Saints have to be concerned with glut of injuries: Podcast | NOLA.com
Saints will hit the practice field once again Tuesday
Veterans Anthony Spencer, Parys Haralson on bubble with Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
My latest 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints still has at least one too many veteran defensive players on it.
Saintsations Swimsuit Calendar 2015-2016 makes its debut at party | NOLA.com
To find out who on this squad of 35 accomplished women, ages 18 to 41, were chosen to be featured in the calendar.
After being cut by Saints, long snapper Chris Highland returns to work at Illinois TV station | NOLA.com
Highland will spend his Friday nights wielding a camera and covering prep football games in Peoria, Ill.
New Orleans Saints training camp: Live updates from West Virginia start at 7:50 a.m. | NOLA.com
NOLA.com beat writers Evan Woodbery and Katherine Terrell, columnist Jeff Duncan and photographer Michael DeMocker will be on the sidelines providing live updates.
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NFL News
Report: Talks between Panthers, Kuechly heating up | ProFootballTalk
With a pair of 2012 second-round linebackers getting new contracts in recent weeks, the first linebacker taken in round one of the 2012 draft could be next. Via Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer, talks between the Panthers and linebacker Luke Kuechly are "heating up.
RG3 says he considers himself "the best quarterback in the league" | ProFootballTalk
Football players need to be supremely confident in order to have a chance to be successful. However, they don't need to be completely candid about their supreme confidence.