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Why the Saints feel confident rookie Jonas Sanker can replace injured Julian Blackmon
With the way the New Orleans Saints structured training camp, defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said no group on the defense received more reps than the unit's rookies. The Saints, after all, used five of their nine draft picks on Staley's side of the ball. And even though none of those players started in last weekend's season-opener, the goal of the heavy workload in camp was to get them up to speed in case they were suddenly forced to play. Jonas Sanker is the first test case to see if the approach pays off. SEE MORE >>
Jeff Duncan: Meet Isaiah Stalbird, the Saints' next special teams star and feel-good story
When New Orleans Saints coaches scout college players for the NFL draft, they tag elite special teams prospects with a special code: 37. That, of course, is the jersey number worn by Saints special teams legend Steve Gleason. To no one's surprise, Isaiah Stalbird earned a "37" tag last year when the Saints evaluated the speedy linebacker from South Dakota State. SEE MORE >>
The 49ers are officially rolling with Mac Jones as their QB against the Saints in Week 2
With regular starting quarterback Brock Purdy dealing with toe and left shoulder injuries, the San Francisco 49ers are officially going to start Mac Jones against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. SEE MORE >>
Three Saints starters ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco, 1 more questionable
Taliese Fuaga is questionable to play in the New Orleans Saints' Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and three other starters have been ruled out. SEE MORE >>
4 major factors that will help decide Saints' game vs. San Francisco 49ers
The New Orleans Saints are looking to avoid an 0-2 start. The last time they began a season with back-to-back losses was in 2017. Standing in their way are the San Francisco 49ers, a 17-13 winner over the Seattle Seahawks last week. Here are four things that have to happen for Kellen Moore to get his first head coaching victory. SEE MORE >>