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2019 Schedule
13-3, 1st in NFC South
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Brees 'passes torch' to Zion with signed jersey
Zion Williamson was welcomed to New Orleans with a signed jersey from the quarterback on which he wrote, "Passing the torch to you!"
Who has the NFL's best roster? (1:38)
Brees awarded $6M in diamond fraud lawsuit
A jury has awarded more than $6 million to Saints quarterback Drew Brees in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him overpriced diamonds.
50 NFL players who could get contract extensions before training camp
Several receivers are in line for lucrative contract extensions, but they aren't alone. Here's who could get paid before training camp begins.
Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
Did the Browns indeed have the best offseason? Which teams struggled to reach their goals? NFL Nation ranks them and looks toward training camp.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
Veterans who could be cut by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
Carolina On Our Mind
Mina and SB Nation's Charles McDonald discuss whether the Falcons (6:35), Saints (19:55), Bucs (38:57), and Panthers (48:09) will be better or worse next year. Plus, who from The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz could Mina beat in a race (34:47)?
Sources: Saints, DE Jordan reach $52.5M deal
The Saints and defensive end Cameron Jordan have agreed on a three-year, $52.5 million extension, sources tell ESPN.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: 23 more things to watch this week
Are the L.A. running backs healthy? Which receivers will emerge as trustworthy targets? Mandatory minicamps continue this week.
SC Featured: Horrific football injury builds unlikely friendship (13:56)
Progress reports for all 32 NFL first-round picks
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
The NFL's unfinished offseason business: Top free agents, biggest questions, more
Can the Browns really make the leap? Where will Gerald McCoy land? With 100 days until the regular season kicks off, here's what's left to settle.
Predicting the story of the season for all 32 NFL teams
Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Browns live the dream? These are two of NFL Nation's stories to watch in 2019.
Ginn among NFLers to race in 40 Yards of Gold
Saints running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Ted Ginn Jr. are among a host of NFL players slated to compete next month in the inaugural 40 Yards of Gold, a tournament-style speed contest.
Predicting the next NFL players who could force contract standoffs
Le'Veon Bell rewrote the book on how to negotiate a second NFL contract. Here are the young standouts who could be tempted to follow his lead.
Paolantonio: New pass interference rules still being developed (1:33)
Kamara displays incredible balance in exercise (0:59)
NFL offseason agendas: Barnwell's to-do lists for all 16 NFC teams
The Cowboys have to splash the cash on two stars. The Giants need a quarterback succession plan. Here's what's on the docket for the NFC.
Ranking NFL QB commitment: How married all 32 teams are to their starters
Some NFL teams are married to their quarterbacks. Some are just starting to get serious. Let's evaluate every team's relationship with its starter.
Yates: The human element of officiating will never go away (2:00)
Mega NFL projections: Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(16) | Erik McCoy | C | Texas A&M |
| 4(3) | Chauncey Gardner-Johnson | S | Florida |
| 6(4) | Saquan Hampton | S | Rutgers |
| 7(17) | Alize Mack | TE | Notre Dame |
| 7(30) | Kaden Elliss | OLB | Idaho |
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2018 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 504 | 353 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 414 | 423 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 376 | 382 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 396 | 464 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards252.612th
Rushing Yards126.66th
Points For31.53rd
Points Against22.114th