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Saints expecting more from Marcus Davenport July 3, 2020
The Saints traded up to take defensive end Marcus Davenport in the first round of the 2018 draft and that move was starting to pay dividends last season. Davenport had three sacks and two forced fumbles in wins over the Panthers and Falcons in Weeks 12 and 13 last season, but the surge ended against […]
Josh Alper
49ers promote masks, with a shot at the Saints July 2, 2020
As it becomes clear that the simplest way everyone can reduce the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask, NFL teams are promoting the wearing of masks in the hopes that the football season will be able to start on time. The 49ers have found a creative way to do it. The 49ers’ Twitter […]
Michael David Smith
Colin Kaepernick teams up with RFK Human Rights to support community bail funds July 2, 2020
Jails present a heightened risk of infection during the ongoing pandemic. Plenty of Americans who have yet to be convicted but who can’t afford bail remain stuck in jail pending the resolution of their charges. Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights camp have teamed up with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to help. The […]
Mike Florio
Saints urge mask wearing June 30, 2020
At some point in the last four months of this extended episode of The Twilight Zone, an important public-health issue became a political litmus test. It shouldn’t be. And people and organizations in positions of influence are trying to reverse that. The Saints are on board with the effort, posting on Monday an image of […]
Mike Florio
Von Miller’s pass-rush summit goes virtual June 27, 2020
At a time when plenty of NFL quarterbacks are defying the medical advice of the league and the union to not participate in on-field workouts together before training camp, the guys who get paid to chase them around are heeding the recommendations. Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the Super Bowl 50 MVP and still one of […]
Mike Florio

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Patrick Mahomes new contract puts him in elite company among the higest paid athletes in the world.
on July 7, 2020 at 2:44 am
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Patrick Mahomes tops Mike Trout for biggest contract in sports history
on July 7, 2020 at 1:12 am
Just 16 months after Mike Trout signed the biggest deal ever, Patrick Mahomes has beaten him. The Super Bowl MVP is the only football player in the top five.
Ten reasons for QB Patrick Mahomes' 10-year megadeal with the Chiefs
on July 7, 2020 at 1:12 am
Why did the Chiefs agree to a $450M deal with Mahomes? Between the QB's record-setting performances and MVP awards, they had plenty of motivation.
Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster surprises family with new house
on July 7, 2020 at 12:19 am
A day after James Conner posted a video of him surprising his mom with a house, JuJu Smith-Schuster did the same for his family.
Steelers' Conner surprises mom with new house
on July 6, 2020 at 10:17 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner surprised his mom, Kelly Bibbs, with a new house on Saturday, posting video of the moment on Instagram.

Offensive Player of the Year - Saquon Barkley

Nov 25, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 24, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is unable to make the catch as Miami Dolphins cornerback Torry McTyer (33) defends in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 11: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers yells to the sideline against the Carolina Panthers in the 4th quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Oct 22, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs past New Orleans Saints center Zach Wood (49) for a touchdown in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 16, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs lock up Patrick Mahomes: Here are eight QBs who could be next up for lucrative contracts
on July 7, 2020 at 12:12 am
A look at eight QBs whose own big-money deals may be on the horizon
Biggest contracts in NFL history: Patrick Mahomes tops list with reported 10-year deal worth up to $503M
on July 7, 2020 at 12:11 am
A look at the most lucrative contracts ever signed in the NFL
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes agree on 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million, per report
on July 7, 2020 at 12:11 am
The reigning Super Bowl MVP is staying in Kansas City for the long haul
Patrick Mahomes lands Chiefs deal worth up to $503 million: Here are the highest-paid QBs entering 2020
on July 6, 2020 at 10:50 pm
A rundown of the top 20 highest-paid signal-callers in football
Patrick Mahomes becomes sixth NFL star ever to get deal of 10 years or more: Here's how the others worked out
on July 6, 2020 at 10:35 pm
The Chiefs quarterback isn't the first player in NFL history to land a 10-year deal

Fox Sports

A change of nickname would lead to a fresh start for the Redskins
on July 7, 2020 at 1:16 am
The Washington Redskins are looking into changing the name of the franchise. While the nickname would leave, everything about the team’s history stays.
49ers sign cornerback Jamar Taylor to one-year contract
on July 6, 2020 at 11:27 pm
The San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Jamar Taylor to a one-year contract
Chiefs, Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503 million extension
on July 6, 2020 at 9:50 pm
The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible
Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
on July 6, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
Patrick Mahomes signs the richest deal in sports history with 10-year, $503 million extension
on July 6, 2020 at 7:26 pm
The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs locked in Patrick Mahomes, their franchise cornerstone, through 2031 on Monday.

History of Franchise

Conference: National Football Conference
Division: NFC South
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
City: New Orleans, Louisiana

Personnel
Owner: Gayle Benson
President: Dennis Lauscha
General manager: Mickey Loomis
Head coach: Sean Payton

Championships
League championships: (1)
Super Bowl championships: (1)
2009 (XLIV)

Conference championships: (1)
NFC: 2009

Division championships: (7)
NFC West: 1991, 2000
NFC South: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018

Playoff appearances: (12)
NFL: 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2018

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue

1 9/9/2019 Houston Texans W 30–28 1–0 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

2 9/15/2019 at Los Angeles Rams L 9–27 1–1 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

3 9/22/2019 at Seattle Seahawks W 33–27 2–1 CenturyLink Field

4 9/29/2019 Dallas Cowboys W 12–10 3–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

5 10/6/2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 31–24 4–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

6 10/13/2019 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 13–6 5–1 TIAA Bank Field

7 10/20/2019 at Chicago Bears W 36–25 6–1 Soldier Field

8 10/27/2019 Arizona Cardinals W 31–9 7–1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

9 Bye

10 11/10/2019 Atlanta Falcons L 9–26 7–2 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

11 11/17/2019 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 34–17 8–2 Raymond James Stadium

12 11/24/2019 Carolina Panthers W 34–31 9–2 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

13 11/28/2019 at Atlanta Falcons W 26–18 10–2 Mercedes-Benz Stadium

14 12/8/2019 San Francisco 49ers L 46–48 10–3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

15 12/16/2019 Indianapolis Colts W 34–7 11–3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome

16 12/22/2019 at Tennessee Titans W 38–28 12–3 Nissan Stadium

17 12/29/2019 at Carolina Panthers W 42–10 13–3 Bank of America Stadium

2018 New Orleans Saints season
Head coach	Sean Payton
General manager	Mickey Loomis
Owner	Gayle Benson
Home field	Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Results
Record	13–3
Division place	1st NFC South
Playoff finish	Won Divisional Playoffs (Eagles) 20–14 Lost NFC Championship (Rams) (OT)
Pro Bowlers	QB Drew Brees WR Michael Thomas C Max Unger OT Terron Armstead DE Cameron Jordan RB Alvin Kamara OG Larry Warford OG Andrus Peat
AP All-Pros	WR Michael Thomas (1st team) QB Drew Brees (2nd team) OT Terron Armstead (2nd team) OT Ryan Ramczyk (2nd team) DE Cameron Jordan (2nd team)