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  • • Saints signing Christian Montano
    The Saints are bringing in more offensive line depth. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New Orleans is signing Christian Montano to a one-year deal. Montano went undrafted out of Tulane last year and signed with the Steelers. But Pittsburgh cut him early on in training camp. According to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate, Montaro [more]...2021
  • 'His chance to run a shop of his own is long overdue': Evaluating Terry Fontenot as a Broncos GM candidate
    • 'His chance to run a shop of his own is long overdue': Evaluating Terry Fontenot as a Broncos GM candidate
    “The guy gets people, which is an important trait to have if you’re tasked with figuring out how they fit on a team," said Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate and Times-Picayune....2021
  • • Saints legend Tom Dempsey tests positive for COVID-19
    Tom Dempsey, a legendary NFL kicker, has tested positive for COVID-19 following an outbreak at his senior living center. The 73-year-old, who was born without toes on his right foot, made his way to the NFL in 1969 with the New Orleans Saints. He tested positive for the coronavirus, per The New Orleans Advocate, amid his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Voted a first-team All-Pro in h...2020
  • • Gayle Benson vows to remain Pelicans' owner
    Gayle Benson, the widow of long-time Pelicans owner Tom Benson, vowed on Monday that she’ll retain ownership in the franchise, according to a New Orleans Advocate report. Gayle Benson’s commitment to the franchise had been in doubt, particularly after superstar Anthony Davis made his trade demand this winter. She made her intentions clear at an NFL owners meeting. Benson also controls ownership of...2019
  • • Report: Some with Pelicans believe Anthony Davis will not play for team again
    Anthony Davis has created an awkward dynamic in the New Orleans Pelicans’ locker room by demanding a trade, and the team cannot fulfill his request now that the deadline has come and gone without a deal. Despite that, there are apparently some who believe the star big man’s time playing for the Pelicans could be over. According to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, there are people within ...2019
  • • Report: Saints DT David Onyemata cited for marijuana possession
    Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata was recently cited for possession of marijuana, per Nick Underhill and Ramon Antonio Vargas of The New Orleans Advocate.  Jefferson Parish (La.) prosecutors are undecided if they will formally charge Onyemata. New Orleans selected Onyemata, a native of Nigeria, in the fourth round of the 2016 draft, and he has steadily improved during his first three seasons ...2019
  • • Sean Payton challenges Saints fans to be a factor against Rams
    New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton isn’t leaving anything to chance as he prepares for the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams. Payton put his loyal fan base on notice with a challenge to get loud, and do it early, against the Rams on Sunday. “I think what’s important for our fan base is understanding when that crowd noise needs to begin differently this week than normal week...2019
  • • Report: Pelicans continue to seek point guard depth
    The Pelicans remain on the lookout for point guard depth, according to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, who tweets that the club is hoping to add another player to its camp roster at that position.As we relayed last week, New Orleans recently worked out veteran point guard Ty Lawson, along with Tyrone Wallace, who was a two-way player for the Clippers last season. In addition to those fr...2018
  • • 2018-19 key to Anthony Davis' future with Pelicans
    After making it back to the playoffs last year, the Pelicans are about to enter a crucial season for the future of the franchise, writes Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate. The organization may need a strong follow-up to its second-round ouster to ensure a long-term future with star big man Anthony Davis.Davis will be eligible for a super-max contract next offseason worth up to $230M. If he...2018
  • • Jahlil Okafor is a low-risk, high-reward proposition for the Pelicans
    The signing of big man Jahlil Okafor is a low-risk, high-reward proposition for the Pelicans, Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate opines. The former No. 3 overall pick was signed to a one-year, $2,445,085 contract with just a $100K guarantee. That means Okafor can easily be cut loose if he doesn’t impress in training camp, Kushner notes. If he sticks, Okafor’s scoring ability could allow him...2018

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  • • Report: Some with Pelicans believe Anthony Davis will not play for team again
    Anthony Davis has created an awkward dynamic in the New Orleans Pelicans’ locker room by demanding a trade, and the team cannot fulfill his request now that the deadline has come and gone without a deal. Despite that, there are apparently some who believe the star big man’s time playing for the Pelicans could be over. According to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, there are people within ...2019
  • • Report: Rajon Rondo could miss a month with sports hernia injury
    The New Orleans Pelicans’ atrocious injury luck is continuing into 2017-18.Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said on Sunday that Rajon Rondo, who just signed with the team earlier this offseason, has a sports hernia injury and will be seeing a specialist, per team radio producer Daniel Sallerson. Scott Kushner of the New Orleans Advocate adds that initial estimates are that the former All-Star guar...2017
  • • Adrian Peterson wants to play five more seasons
    The common belief across the NFL is that Adrian Peterson is nearing the end of his career, otherwise there would have been more teams that expressed interest in signing him. But as far as the 32-year-old is concerned, those teams will be kicking themselves in several years when he is still playing.Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate described a moment Peterson had at Saints practice this we...2017
  • • Kenny Vaccaro dropping appeal of four-game suspension
    Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro has dropped the appeal of his four-game suspension, the New Orleans Advocate reported Friday. Vaccaro’s suspension will begin immediately, and he will miss the rest of the regular season. The suspension, for a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy, was first reported in early November, before Vaccaro even knew about…...2016
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    2016
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  • • P.J. Williams Injury: Updates on Saints DB's Concussion and Return
    2016
  • • Pelicans' Alvin Gentry says Tyreke Evans won’t be ready for start of 2016-17 season
    The New Orleans Pelicans were torn apart at the seams by injury last season, and their luck still doesn’t appear to be getting any better. In an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast with ESPN’s Zach Lowe on Friday, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said that guard Tyreke Evans will not be ready for the start of the 2016-17 season. “He won’t be ready for the start of the season,” Gentry said, per Bre...2016
  • • Hau'oli Kikaha Injury: Updates on Saints DE's Knee and Recovery
    2016
  • • Saints sign former Colts running back Vick Ballard to futures contract
    The New Orleans Saints are giving former Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard another chance after injuries have derailed each of his last three seasons. According to Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate, the Saints are signing Ballard to a futures contract for 2016. Ballard posted 966 yards from scrimmage as a rookie for…...2016

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New Orleans Advocate trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Saints signing Christian Montano
    The Saints are bringing in more offensive line depth. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New Orleans is signing Christian Montano to a one-year deal. Montano went undrafted out of Tulane last year and signed with the Steelers. But Pittsburgh cut him early on in training camp. According to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate, Montaro [more]...2021
  • • Gayle Benson vows to remain Pelicans' owner
    Gayle Benson, the widow of long-time Pelicans owner Tom Benson, vowed on Monday that she’ll retain ownership in the franchise, according to a New Orleans Advocate report. Gayle Benson’s commitment to the franchise had been in doubt, particularly after superstar Anthony Davis made his trade demand this winter. She made her intentions clear at an NFL owners meeting. Benson also controls ownership of...2019
  • • Report: Some with Pelicans believe Anthony Davis will not play for team again
    Anthony Davis has created an awkward dynamic in the New Orleans Pelicans’ locker room by demanding a trade, and the team cannot fulfill his request now that the deadline has come and gone without a deal. Despite that, there are apparently some who believe the star big man’s time playing for the Pelicans could be over. According to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, there are people within ...2019
  • • Report: Saints DT David Onyemata cited for marijuana possession
    Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata was recently cited for possession of marijuana, per Nick Underhill and Ramon Antonio Vargas of The New Orleans Advocate.  Jefferson Parish (La.) prosecutors are undecided if they will formally charge Onyemata. New Orleans selected Onyemata, a native of Nigeria, in the fourth round of the 2016 draft, and he has steadily improved during his first three seasons ...2019
  • • Report: Pelicans continue to seek point guard depth
    The Pelicans remain on the lookout for point guard depth, according to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, who tweets that the club is hoping to add another player to its camp roster at that position.As we relayed last week, New Orleans recently worked out veteran point guard Ty Lawson, along with Tyrone Wallace, who was a two-way player for the Clippers last season. In addition to those fr...2018
  • • 2018-19 key to Anthony Davis' future with Pelicans
    After making it back to the playoffs last year, the Pelicans are about to enter a crucial season for the future of the franchise, writes Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate. The organization may need a strong follow-up to its second-round ouster to ensure a long-term future with star big man Anthony Davis.Davis will be eligible for a super-max contract next offseason worth up to $230M. If he...2018
  • • Jahlil Okafor is a low-risk, high-reward proposition for the Pelicans
    The signing of big man Jahlil Okafor is a low-risk, high-reward proposition for the Pelicans, Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate opines. The former No. 3 overall pick was signed to a one-year, $2,445,085 contract with just a $100K guarantee. That means Okafor can easily be cut loose if he doesn’t impress in training camp, Kushner notes. If he sticks, Okafor’s scoring ability could allow him...2018
  • • Rockets believe they can make deal with Capela
    Rockets CEO Tad Brown sounded an optimistic note regarding negotiations with restricted free agent Clint Capela, Marc Berman of KRIV tweets. While much of the talk surrounding the Rockets in recent days has been focused on the possibility of signing Carmelo Anthony, Capela is a more important piece. He’s the only player on our list of the top 10 free agents this summer who hasn’t signed a contract...2018
  • • Pelicans GM weighs in on loss of Cousins, Rondo
    Pelicans GM Dell Demps made his first public comments on the loss of free agents DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo in an interview with Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate.According to Demps, team officials met with Cousins on the first two days of free agency, but the two sides weren’t able to find “common ground.” Demps called negotiations with Cousins “respectful” and “cordial,” but said the ...2018
  • • Anthony Davis disappointed with Pelicans’ lack of energy
    The New Orleans Pelicans continue to be stuck in .500 quicksand, and franchise player Anthony Davis is sounding off.After the Pelicans suffered a 105-103 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday, Davis said that he was “disappointed” and called out the team’s lack of energy, per Scott Kushner of the New Orleans Advocate. The Pelicans are now 18-18 on the year, which puts them eighth in the West. Th...2018

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  • • Report: Rajon Rondo could miss a month with sports hernia injury
    The New Orleans Pelicans’ atrocious injury luck is continuing into 2017-18.Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said on Sunday that Rajon Rondo, who just signed with the team earlier this offseason, has a sports hernia injury and will be seeing a specialist, per team radio producer Daniel Sallerson. Scott Kushner of the New Orleans Advocate adds that initial estimates are that the former All-Star guar...2017
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  • • Report: Lance Stephenson will work out for Pelicans
    The enigmatic Lance Stephenson is still looking for a new NBA home, and the New Orleans Pelicans appear to be interested. According to a report from Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate on Monday, Stephenson will work out for the Pelicans. Free agent Lance Stephenson will work out for the Pelicans, league source says. — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) August 29, 2016 The 25-year-old Stephenson...2016
  • • Report: Lance Stephenson will work out for Pelicans
    The enigmatic Lance Stephenson is still looking for a new NBA home, and the New Orleans Pelicans appear to be interested. According to a report from Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate on Monday, Stephenson will work out for the Pelicans. Free agent Lance Stephenson will work out for the Pelicans, league source says. — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) August 29, 2016 The 25-year-old Stephenson...2016
  • • Pelicans' Alvin Gentry says Tyreke Evans won’t be ready for start of 2016-17 season
    The New Orleans Pelicans were torn apart at the seams by injury last season, and their luck still doesn’t appear to be getting any better. In an appearance on The Lowe Post podcast with ESPN’s Zach Lowe on Friday, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said that guard Tyreke Evans will not be ready for the start of the 2016-17 season. “He won’t be ready for the start of the season,” Gentry said, per Bre...2016
  • • NBA Mock Draft 2016: Projections for Top Point Guard Prospects
    2016
  • • Circumstances of Will Smith murder suggest possible motive other than road rage
    Regardless of why Cardell Hayes shot and killed former Saints defensive end Will Smith, the fact remains that Hayes apparently did it. The motive may be a little murkier than first believed. Dubbed an incident of road rage at first, the New Orleans Advocate points out that Hayes sued the City of New Orleans in…...2016
  • • Sean Payton, Saints Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Anthony Davis vs. Lakers: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016

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  • • Adrian Peterson wants to play five more seasons
    2017
  • • Joe McKnight’s family meets with prosecutors
    With 54-year-old Ronald Gasser (pictured) still behind bars on a $500,000 bond and a bail hearing upcoming, the family of former NFL running back Joe McKnight met with prosecutors to ensure that any effort to reduce the Gasser’s bail will be resisted. Via Matt Sledge of the New Orleans Advocate, attorney George Tucker said that McKnight’s…...2016
  • • Friday NBA Roundup: Are Cavaliers Coasting or Is There Cause for Concern?
    2016
  • • Sean Payton doesn’t see signs of Drew Brees slowing down
    Over July 4th weekend, Saints quarterback Drew Brees posted a picture of himself riding a zipline into an inflatable kiddie pool on Twitter and it drew a response from coach Sean Payton. Payton wrote “uggh, all we need are the fireworks” and he told Rich Eisen, via the New Orleans Advocate, that Brees’ wife quickly…...2016
  • • Did Will Smith have connection to alleged murderer?
    The man accused of murdering former Saints Pro Bowler Will Smith once filed a lawsuit against the city of New Orleans, and Smith dined with one of the defendants in that suit hours before his death. Cardell Hayes, who has been charged with second degree murder, was the plaintiff in a high-profile case against the city centering around the death of Hayes’s father at the hands of the police, accordi...2016
  • • NFL Black Monday 2016: Coaches on Hot Seat, Rumors and Firing News
    2016
  • • What's Wrong with Anthony Davis and the Pelicans to Start 2015-16 NBA Season?
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Football Week 6: Top DraftKings Sleepers and Position Rankings
    2015
  • • Saints rookie quarterback awestruck when he met Drew Brees
    The Saints made a considerable draft commitment to finding an understudy for quarterback Drew Brees, drafting Garrett Grayson in the third round, 75th overall. But for the moment, Brees has as much of a star-struck fan as an apprentice. Via Joel Erickson of the New Orleans Advocate, Grayson met Brees for the first time Saturday…...2015
  • • La'el Collins Undrafted: How One Team Faced Puzzle of Talent, Fairness, Murder
    2015

Top New Orleans Advocate news

  • • Darren Sharper Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: Latest Details and Reaction
    2015
  • • Kevin Garnett Hits Pelicans F Ryan Anderson in Face, Draws Foul
    2016
  • • Rob Ryan Fired by Saints: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Pierre Thomas to Be Released by Saints: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Report: Man who shot Joe McKnight jailed on manslaughter charges
    54-year-old Ronald Gasser initially wasn’t charged after killing former NFL running back Joe McKnight. That apparently has changed. Via the New Orleans Advocate, Gasser has been jailed on one count of manslaughter. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET regarding the situation. A Normand press conference from four days ago…...2016
  • • Man who killed Joe McKnight previously cited for battery at same intersection
    The man who shot and killed former NFL player Joe McKnight over an apparent traffic incident had previously been cited for battery over a confrontation at the very same intersection where he killed McKnight. The New Orleans Advocate reports that Ronald Gasser, who admits he shot and killed McKnight on Thursday, was issued a misdemeanor…...2016
  • • Junior Galette Released by Saints: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Circumstances of Will Smith murder suggest possible motive other than road rage
    2016
  • • Sean Payton, Saints Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Saints fan on keeping football: It was fair game
    The New Orleans Saints fan who snatched a football tossed by tight end Jermaine Gresham that was intended for a Cincinnati Bengals fan is defending his actions. Tony Williams, who has been a Saints season-ticket holder for years, told the New Orleans Advocate on Monday that he had every right to keep the ball. He also said the reason why he didn’t give the ball to Christa Barrett was so he could k...2014
  • • Report: Saints releasing Pierre Thomas
    The Saints are parting ways with one of the key contributors to their win in Super Bowl XLIV five years ago. The club will release running back Pierre Thomas, Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday. Known for his pass-catching prowess, Thomas hauled in 45 passes for 378 yards and one TD and…...2015
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    2016
  • • Ben Grubbs to Chiefs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Galette passes physical, heads to free agency
    Former Saints linebacker Junior Galette soon will have a chance to sign with any team he wants. The question is whether any team will want to sign him. Galette tells Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate that the former Saint passed a physical over the weekend, paving the way for his official release. Once…...2015

New Orleans Advocate fantasy rankings and news

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New Orleans Advocate schedule, game

  • • Saints signing Christian Montano
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  • • Report: Saints DT David Onyemata cited for marijuana possession
    2019
  • • 2018-19 key to Anthony Davis' future with Pelicans
    2018
  • • Jahlil Okafor is a low-risk, high-reward proposition for the Pelicans
    2018
  • • Saints capitalizing on playoff run with increase in ticket prices for 2018
    Following a strong regular season and playoff run, the New Orleans Saints will be moderately raising their ticket prices for the 2018 NFL season.“While we could certainly go out there and have a much larger increase and sit here and count the money, it would be a disservice (to the fans), and it would hurt satisfaction,” Saints vice president of marketing and business development Ben Hales said, p...2018
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    2016
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  • • P.J. Williams Injury: Updates on Saints DB's Concussion and Return
    2016
  • • Hau'oli Kikaha Injury: Updates on Saints DE's Knee and Recovery
    2016

New Orleans Advocate rumors, scandals

  • • 2018-19 key to Anthony Davis' future with Pelicans
    2018
  • • Rob Ryan was target of potential attack by alleged criminals
    Rob Ryan was the target for a potential attack by two men indicted for very serious crimes, and the story of how police found out about the conspiracy is extremely interesting. As told by The New Orleans Advocate, a woman who moved to New Orleans last year had a new cell phone and kept receiving phone calls from a local number she did not recognize. The caller even left a voicemail on her phone, a...2016
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  • • Anthony Davis, Pelicans Slowly Finding Their Way and Tuesday NBA Takeaways
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  • • What's Wrong with Anthony Davis and the Pelicans to Start 2015-16 NBA Season?
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  • • New Orleans Pelicans Rumors: Buying or Selling Gossip Ahead of 2015 NBA Draft
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  • • Darren Sharper Pleads Guilty to Louisiana Rape Charge: Latest Details, Reaction
    2015
  • • Report: Darren Sharper enters guilty plea on drug rape conspiracy charges
    According to a published report, former NFL player and broadcaster Darren Sharper pled guilty in federal court in New Orleans on Friday to charges he schemed to drug and sexually assault three women. According to the New Orleans Advocate, Sharper will be sentenced on August 20. Also, he is to plead guilty to three rape…...2015
  • • Darren Sharper Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: Latest Details and Reaction
    2015
  • • Darren Sharper cuts plea deals in two of his four rape cases
    On a day when rape charges were filed against him in Las Vegas, former NFL safety Darren Sharper filed plea deals in New Orleans and Los Angeles. Of course, that leaves Arizona on his world tour of sexual assault charges. According to the New Orleans Advocate, the pleas will be filed Monday, and appear to be…...2015

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