New orleans saints news

Here are the latest news and updates about the New Orleans Saints:

Recent News

• The Saints have signed quarterback Trevor Siemian to a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Siemian will compete with Taysom Hill for the backup quarterback spot behind Drew Brees.
• The team has also signed running back Latavius Murray to a four-year contract, according to NFL Network. Murray will join Alvin Kamara and Dwayne Washington in the Saints' backfield.
• The Saints have re-signed defensive end Cameron Jordan to a two-year contract extension, according to NFL Network. Jordan has been a key player for the Saints' defense and has been named a Pro Bowl alternate multiple times.

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Drew Brees is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing offseason surgery on his throwing shoulder, according to ESPN.
• Wide receiver Michael Thomas is still recovering from ankle surgery and is expected to miss the start of the regular season, according to NFL Network.
• Defensive end Marcus Davenport is expected to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing offseason surgery on his shoulder, according to ESPN.

Free Agency

• The Saints have signed defensive tackle Malcom Brown to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network. Brown was a first-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2015 and has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots in recent years.
• The team has also signed cornerback Janoris Jenkins to a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Jenkins has played for the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, and San Francisco 49ers in recent years.

Draft

• The Saints have selected defensive tackle Raekwon Davis with their first-round pick (No. 24 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network. Davis played for the University of Alabama and was a consensus All-American in 2019.
• The team has also selected wide receiver Marquez Callaway with their fourth-round pick (No. 137 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network. Callaway played for the University of Tennessee and was a key player for the Volunteers' offense.

Schedule

• The Saints' 2020 regular season schedule has been released, and they will play the following teams:
  • Home games: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Away games: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers