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New Orleans Saints news, rumors and injuriesSaints | Jairus Byrd restructured Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:46:04 -0800 New Orleans Saints FS Jairus Byrd had his contract restricted Thursday, March 5, to free up $4.8 million against the salary cap, according to sources. Byrd was due a $6 million roster bonus this year, which will now become a signing bonus and count just $1.2 million against the cap for each of the next five years. Comment () | Share: Saints | Several candidates to be restructured Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:44:03 -0800 New Orleans Saints OG Ben Grubbs, LBs Junior Galette and David Hawthorne and DT Brodrick Bunkley are candidates to receive pay cuts or to be released outright this year. Comment () | Share: Saints | Three RBs on Saints' roster Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:29:11 -0800 Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Pierre Thomas' (Saints) release by the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, March 4, will save $1.735 million against the salary cap, and he carries an $830,000 "dead money" charge. Thomas would have counted $2.565 million against the salary cap this year. The Saints currently have three running backs on roster: RBs Khiry Robinson, Edwin Baker and Tim Hightower. RBs Travaris Cadet and Mark Ingram are both scheduled to be free agents. Fantasy Tip: The release of PT cruiser isn't unexpected, since his role had quickly diminished over the last couple of seasons. If Ingram isn't re-signed, Robinson will have a clear path to the lead-back duties in New Orleans. And in an offense as potent as this, that'll make him very intriguing to fantasy football owners. Robinson could head into 2015 as a low-end RB1. Comment () | Share: Saints | Pierre Thomas released Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:47:40 -0800 New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas was released Wednesday, March 4. Fantasy Tip: If impending free-agent RB Mark Ingram leaves, Khiry Robinson should take the reins as the Saints' primary running back and could garner RB2 consideration in standard scoring formats. Robinson played in just 10 games in 2014 but was productive when he did, averaging 4.8 yards on 76 carries with three touchdowns in a time split with Ingram and Thomas. Comment () | Share: Saints | Curtis Lofton being shopped Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:36:48 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Curtis Lofton is on the trading block. Comment () | Share: Saints | Jahri Evans negotiating deal to stay Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:14:15 -0800 New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans was initially expected to be released this offseason, but the team is trying to negotiate a restructured contract. The team is at least $20 million over the 2015 projected salary cap. Comment () | Share: Saints | Jameis Winston to talk with Saints Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:08:00 -0800 Florida State QB Jameis Winston is scheduled to meet with the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Scouting Combine. Fantasy Tip: It is not known how likely it would be for the Saints to select Winston in the draft, but he likely would have to wait a few years to play with Drew Brees on the team. Winston would not be an option in fantasy drafts if he joins the Saints. Comment () | Share: Saints | Junior Galette assault charges dismissed Fri, 20 Feb 2015 04:45:42 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Junior Galette had assault charges dismissed. It is not clear whether he faces discipline yet from the team for the off-field incident. Comment () | Share: Saints | Sean Payton wants Mark Ingram back Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:00:50 -0800 New Orleans Saints impending free-agent RB Mark Ingram is coveted by head coach Sean Payton, and Payton is hoping the team can find a way to re-sign him. "Hopefully he's someone that's back in the black and gold. Because he's been a big part of our success offensively," Payton said of Ingram, who finally had a breakout year in his fourth NFL season, running for 964 yards and nine touchdowns and earning his first Pro Bowl invite as an alternate. Fantasy Tip: The Saints will have to get creative with their salary cap in order to bring back Ingram. At first glance, our guess would be that Ingram moves on and Khiry Robinson becomes the Saints' feature back in 2015. If that's the case, Robinson will be an intriguing RB3 with upside for more in this potent offense. Comment () | Share: Saints | No extension for Drew Brees? Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:56:24 -0800 New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees doesn't need to receive a contract extension for the team to get under the 2015 salary cap, according to head coach Sean Payton. Brees has two years left on his five-year, $100 million deal, with salary cap hits of $26.4 million and $27.4 million in 2015 and 2016. The Saints are currently projected at $25 to $30 million over the cap. Fantasy Tip: Brees once again should be a top-tier QB1 in 2015, especially with Brandin Cooks expected to return for a healthy season. Brees managed 4,952 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2014 in a "down" year for New Orleans. Comment () | Share: Saints | Mark Ingram's status depends on cap Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:01:03 -0800 New Orleans Saints impending free-agent RB Mark Ingram's future with the team depends on Ingram's market value in free agency and the team's lack of salary-cap flexibility, according to general manager Mickey Loomis. Loomis didn't rule out re-signing Ingram if the two sides can agree on his value before March 10. Ingram rushed for a career-high 964 yards last season and will be one of the top free-agent running backs on the market. Fantasy Tip: The Saints' first priority is getting under the salary cap before free agency starts, so it looks increasingly likely that Ingram will be on the open market. He'll be a welcome addition to any team, but his fantasy value is to be determined until his future is clearer. If he departs New Orleans, Khiry Robinson will be a hot target in fantasy drafts as an RB2. Comment () | Share: Saints | Parys Haralson financials Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:36:15 -0800 New Orleans Saints LB Parys Haralson will make the 2015 minimum salary for his service time, which is $870,000, as part of his one-year contract. Comment () | Share: Saints | Shayne Graham financials Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:33:07 -0800 New Orleans Saints PK Shayne Graham will make the veterans minimum of $970,000 for his service time. Comment () | Share: Saints | Brodrick Bunkley could be cut Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:55:37 -0800 New Orleans Saints DT Brodrick Bunkley could be released this offseason since he is scheduled to make $4.5 million in 2015. The team would save $2.9 million if they released Bunkley now or could save $4.5 million if they designate him as a post June 1 cut. The team could also consider restructuring Bunkley's contract this offseason. Comment () | Share: Saints | Brandin Cooks to work with Drew Brees Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:20:52 -0800 New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks said he plans to work out with QB Drew Brees this offseason. Fantasy Tip: Cooks caught at least five passes in eight games this season but only recorded three touchdowns during the season. Cooks could receive a better role in the passing game, so he could be considered a low-end No. 2 wide receiver or a No. 3 with high upside in drafts next season. Cooks probably will have more value in point-per-reception leagues. 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