New Orleans Saints News

Young New Orleans Saints fans got to test out their football skills while learning some life skills in Ocean Springs, Tuesday.

The highest-paid coach in U.S. sports didn't even coach last year. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton will earn an estimated $8 million in 2013, making him the highest earner in pro or college sports, according to Forbes .

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher eyes New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

The Lions filled the last vacancy on their 90-man roster Tuesday night when they were awarded defensive end Braylon Broughton off waivers from New Orleans.

Here are 10 players set to see big increases in their statistical output next season.

One of the lasting images from the past few seasons is Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson standing at the line of scrimmage and being covered by two New Orleans Saints defenders.

Gerad Parker and his fellow Purdue assistants need no tutorial on what the state of Texas means to the Boilers' program.

Black and Gold Today host Larry Holder talks with Sean Payton about the battle at linebacker and how it feels to be back at work.

After taking a huge pay cut to stay with the New Orleans Saints, Will Smith will now have to make a position change.

The Bucs kicked off OTAs today with their first full-squad practice of the offseason, and there was no shortage of news to report.

Sean Payton 's return to the New Orleans Saints ' sidelines will be one of the biggest storylines throughout the 2013 regular season.

Broughton, 6-6, 272, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2012 season from Texas Christian University where he was a three-year letterman.

Moss Point native Tom Johnson spent his first two seasons with the Saints securing his role as a contributor, a defensive tackle that could be relied on to come off the bench and make plays.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is trying to put BountyGate and year-long exile behind him by focusing on team and creating positive energy around the practice facility.

Marcus Carmouche, a 10-year veteran of the Sports Department of The Times-Picayune and NOLA Media Group, will take over as Sports manager of NOLA Media Group in June, replacing longtime Sports Manager and Editor Doug Tatum, who is leaving the company to pursue a career outside of journalism.

As years pass, people are becoming more and more engrossed in their work schedules and money making.

When it comes to fantasy sports, a player's opportunity can be nearly as important as his talent.

Protecting Drew Brees' $47.8 million blind side might be the most important job in Louisiana this fall.

Dec. 23, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quartet against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium.

Feb 23, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas-Pinebluff offensive lineman Terron Armstead takes a rest on the bench after participatin in on the field workouts during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.