Saints enter 2021 with plenty of uncertainty, and intrigue
There’ll be no shortage of intrigue surrounding the New Orleans Saints' first season in 15 years without all-time leading passer Drew BreesSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Saints cut Amukamara, waive Maher among several roster moves
Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designationAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints training camp: Kwon Alexander is '100 percent;' Payton Turner shines The linebacker coming back from an Achilles injury increased his workload Friday while the rookie defensive end continues to look good.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Saints camp subplot centers on new faces at defensive tackle
Saints defensive tackles Malcolm Roach and Shy Tuttle say they see the humble beginnings to their NFL careers as an asset as they see to take over as starters this seasonAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fully healthy Alexander (Achilles) claims he is at full strength, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Achilles injuries are tough to come back from, but Alexander said he's "more explosive" than he was prior to the Achilles injury. What level the linebacker can still play at remains to be seen, but he figures to be at minimum a key component in the team's front seven for the upcoming season. Of course, with Alexander the question is how long he will be able to stay on the field as he has not played a full season since 2016.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Saints re-sign linebacker Kwon Alexander and waive linebacker Kendall Donnerson Alexander played for the Saints in 2020
AUGUST 5, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
At Saints camp, receivers with short resumes getting a shot
A notable subplot to the Saints’ highly scrutinized quarterback competition involves the players on the other end of the passesAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans Saints, linebacker Kwon Alexander to reunite 'He's someone we wanted to have back'
AUGUST 4, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Agent: Saints re-sign LB Kwon Alexander off Achilles injury
The New Orleans Saints are bringing back outside linebacker and former LSU standout Kwon AlexanderAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cut loose by Saints The Saints released Alexander (Achilles) on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Alexander suffered a torn Achilles on Dec. 25, less than two months after he was traded from San Francisco to New Orleans. He'll now become an unrestricted free agent, facing a challenge to be ready for Week 1. The 26-year-old linebacker signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the 49ers just two offseasons ago (March 2019).
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints cut cornerback Janoris Jenkins in latest salary dump
The New Orleans Saints have released starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins in yet another roster moved aimed at helping the club get below this season’s $182.5 million NFL salary capMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints: 3 first-round draft picks who can replace Kwon Alexander The NFL cap number has been set and the Saints are still over that number. However, there is good news and that is that it is possible to ge...
MARCH 11, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
AP source: Saints cut receiver Sanders, linebacker Alexander The New Orleans Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they’ll be released in moves that will save the club nearly $20 million against the NFL...
MARCH 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
AP source: Saints cut receiver Sanders, linebacker Alexander
A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Saints have informed receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander they'll be releasedMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers win by Saints cutting Kwon Alexander, Emmanuel Sanders The 49ers had to turn away Emmanuel Sanders and Kwon Alexander in 2020, yet the Saints released both, thereby giving the Niners a win. For t...
MARCH 11, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM
Saints Reportedly Put Pro-Bowl Defender on Trade Block With NFL free agency and the NFL Draft approaching, many teams find themselves trying to shed veteran cap. Numerous players have already bee...
MARCH 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Releasing Kwon Alexander is the next likely cap-saving move for Saints The New Orleans Saints traded midseason for Kwon Alexander, and now that the offseason is here, the team will likely be forced to release hi...
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
Saints’ Kwon Alexander is in a must-cut scenario in 2021 Kwon Alexander, who was deemed the "linebacker savior" in the middle of the year, now finds himself a must-cut by the Saints this offseason....
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • WHODATDISH.COM
Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021
Signs point to new era dawning for the New Orleans Saints, even if an opportunity remains to keep together much of the young core that has powered the club to four straight NFC Sou...JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
Joining mainstays Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson in the NFC playoffs this year is Tom BradyJANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of lineup stability at several...JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints look to improve playoff position vs. rival Panthers
The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC South title for a fourth straight seasonDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints' Kamara has come through with his best season yet
Alvin Kamara has had the finest season of his four-year career in a year when the Saints have had to make do without some other offensive starsDECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to IR Alexander (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact The 2017 Pro Bowler suffered a torn Achilles during the Saints' Christmas Day triumph over the Vikings, rendering his shift to IR an unsurprising one. Despite New Orleans having clinched its fourth consecutive NFC South crown and guaranteed itself an extended season by way of a playoff appearance, the severity of Alexander's injury ensures the 26-year-old will be unable to take the field for the rest of 2020.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kwon Alexander is done for the season and potentially as a Saint as well The New Orleans Saints watched Kwon Alexander, a recently acquired linebacker that had a history of injury issues, tear his Achilles against...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • WHODATDISH.COM
