Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 The Rams were ranked 23rd in our defensive triplets rankings in 2025. Where do they check in now after acquiring Myles Garrett? Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
Drake Maye is Ready to Take the Leap, What Other Sophomores Could? A “sophomore leap”, the much more celebrated but less common cousin of the “sophomore slump,” is in store for quite a few second-year players. Operation Sports · Jun 16, 2025
Paulson Adebo progressing well from devastating injury Paulson Adebo shared an update on his recovery from a broken femur. The Saints' starting cornerback is progressing well before free agency: USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2025
Taliese Fuaga snubbed of an PFWA All-Rookie Team appearance New Orleans Saints left tackle Taliese Fuaga was snubbed from the PFWA 2024 All-Rookie team in favor of two right tackles: USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2025
PFF names Saints rookie cornerback their top breakout candidate for 2025 Pro Football Focus sees New Orleans Saints rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry as the team's top breakout candidate for next season: USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2025
Saints vs. Buccaneers loses some of its luster without Marshon Lattimore This is the first Saints vs Buccaneers game without Marshon Lattimore on the roster, and the leadup to the game feels different without him: USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2025
No quit in 5-10 Saints: ‘There’s a lot of guys who are playing for something’ The Saints are eliminated from playoff contention, but Darren Rizzi makes it clear 'there's a lot of guys who are playing for something' USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2024
Commanders vs. Saints: Best photos from Week 15 A collection of the best photos from Week 15. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2024
Giants vs. Saints: Best photos from Week 14 Here's a look at some of the best photos from a Week 14 game between the New York Giants and Saints -- a game Big Blue lost, 14-11. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024
Kool-Aid McKinstry is eager for another shot at Malik Nabers Kool-Aid McKinstry didn't line up against Malik Nabers as much as he wanted in their last matchup. He's excited to run it back in Week 14, if Nabers is cleared to play: USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2024
Saints should consider recently-waived former first round cornerback Why the Saints should consider bringing in recently-waived cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, the former Washington Commanders first-round pick: USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 1, 2024
Rams receiving corps is the next test for Saints’ young secondary The Saints' young secondary will see their first true test since Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry took over at the outside corner spots: USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 30, 2024
A starting role in 2025 is on the line for Kool-Aid McKinstry Kool-Aid McKinstry taking over at corner next year was the old regime's thought process. He now has to prove it to whoever the next coach is USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 26, 2024
Saints announce inactive players for Week 11 game vs. Browns Erik McCoy is active, but the Saints still aren't fully healthy on the offensive line. Here's the full list of inactive players in Week 11. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 17, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2024 Saints secondary trending up on Thursday injury report vs. Browns Kool-Aid McKinstry and Jordan Howden stepped up to full participation on Thursday's New Orleans Saints injury report. The secondary is trending up:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2024 Saints announce inactive players for Week 9 game vs. Panthers Injuries in the Saints' cornerback room highlight the inactive players in Week 9. Here's who will be sitting this one out for both teams:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2024 Alontae Taylor on constantly shifting roles: ‘I’m used to it’ Injuries may push Alontae Taylor to strictly lining up outside this week. But changing roles isn't anything new for the Saints' slot corner:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2024 Thursday’s injury report update has a mixed bag of news for the Saints Thursday's Saints injury report update has a mixed bag. A couple of players were upgraded to full reps, but three of their four cornerbacks missed practice:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2024 Dennis Allen reveals plan at cornerback after Paulson Adebo injury Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry will see bigger roles in the Saints' secondary after Paulson Adebo's injury. Dennis Allen shared the plan moving forward:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2024 WATCH: Sean Payton, Bo Nix visit Prime’s postgame show after ‘TNF’ For the first time in his career, Broncos coach Sean Payton joined a postgame show following his win over the Saints on Thursday night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2024 Saints starting cornerback carted off the field vs. Broncos Paulson Adebo was carted off against the Broncos with a serious leg injury. Rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry stepped into the lineup:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2024 Saints should make a big change at cornerback after blowout loss The Saints must make big changes to end their losing streak. They should start by benching Paulson Adebo for rookie draft pick Kool-Aid McKinstry:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2024 Kool-Aid McKinstry has given Saints an immediate return on their investment Marshon Lattimore is returning to the starting lineup in Week 3, but Kool-Aid McKinstry has already showed why the Saints drafted him:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2024 Who should start at cornerback if Marshon Lattimore can’t play? If Marshon Lattimore can't play against the Dallas Cowboys, should Kool-Aid McKinstry or Alontae Taylor start in his place?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2024 Saints optimistic Kool-Aid McKinstry will be ready for Week 1 Kool-Aid McKinstry's knee injury wasn't as bad as it looked. After going down in their second preseason game, the Saints expect him to be ready for the season opener: