New Orleans Saints News

The death of actor James Galdofini, widely known for his role as mobster Tony Soprano on HBO's hit series The Sopranos , has caused a flurry of confusion among NFL fans thinking instead that Oakland Raiders assistant head coach and offensive line coach Tony Sparano had passed away.

When it comes to finding undrafted talent at the running back position, it's hard to argue that anyone does it better than the New Orleans Saints.

Saints49ers1933.jpg San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in a game between the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.

In 2009, Jason Smith was the second player chosen in the NFL Draft. This year, Sean Payton is talking about him the way you'd talk about an undrafted rookie.

Watch this week's video for my answers to reader questions submitted Saturday . Special thanks to all those that participated.

Special teams coordinator John Bonamego says even if Bush isn't the full-time punt returner for the Lions, he could do it on a situational basis The Lions are on the lookout for a new punt returner after parting ways with Stefan Logan after last season.

New Orleans used to be the laughing stock of the NFL. They are now a very proud franchise with a Super Bowl Championship trophy and a recent winning tradition.

Jun 11, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson carries the ball during organized team activities at the Saints practice facility.

Dec 23, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium.

Fired radio hosts Steak Shapiro , Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini have come forward to apologize to Steve Gleason , a former New Orleans Saints player who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, after they mocked him in an attempted comedy bit that caused them to lose them their jobs.

Patrick Robinson's best play of 2012 was a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

LB Jon Beason made it back onto the field before the end of the Panthers' workouts, but in New Orleans LB Victor Butler was likely lost for the season after a practice mishapa That news and more from around the Bucs' division as offseason programs wrap up The respective offseason workout programs in the four NFC South towns have wrapped up, or will ... (more)

The key to winning fantasy football is getting good value for players during the draft, so make sure you make the right selections in the middle rounds.

Retired superstar midfielder David Beckham reportedly had a chance to play a different kind of football - as a kicker in the United States' National Football League - during his time with the of the Mirror reported that an NFL scout contacted Beckham about a possible kicker tryout while he was weighing options about his future as a footballer.

Former first-round pick Jason Smith is battling Charles Brown for the right to protect Drew Brees' blind side.

In Week 2 of the 2013 Preseason, the Oakland Raiders travel to New Orleans for the first time since a 2008 regular season match up.

Are you ready for some Saints football? With our Coach Sean Payton back, we are all excited about a great season.

The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as ALS, a station official said on Monday.

November 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham tries to break free from Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Mitchell after making a catch in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum.

What happened when the lowly Saints faced off with the Dolphins for Drew Brees? You may be surprised to hear how close the quarterback came to being Miami's face of the franchise.