### Saints News from NewOrleansSaints.com
The New Orleans Saints and Easy Day Sports announced today that online registration for the 13th Annual Saints Kickoff Run, presented by Hancock Whitney, is now open at saints5k.com. The race will take place on Saturday, September 6th, the day before the Saints open the regular season at home against the Arizona Cardinals. [SEE MORE >>](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-5k-kickoff-run-registration-september-6-13th-annual-hancock-whitney-2025-nfl-season)
Joel Thomas, a 25-year coaching veteran, returns to New Orleans to tutor the club's running backs in 2025 after previously spending nine years with the Black and Gold (2015-23). After spending the 2024 season coaching the New York Giants running backs, the Port Angeles, Wash., native returns to New Orleans with the additional title of associate head coach. [SEE MORE >>](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/joel-thomas-associate-head-coach-running-backs-coach-2025-new-orleans-saints-coaches-profile)