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NFL fines Derek Carr after Michael Jackson-themed touchdown celebration dance

The NFL was not in the same celebratory mood as Derek Carr was during the New Orleans Saints’ blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys. In the second quarter of the game, Carr scored a touchdown on a 1-yard run. He mimicked late pop star Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves to celebrate the Saints taking a 34-13 lead. While Carr was …

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Saints' Derek Carr explains viral Michael Jackson dance moves after TD vs Cowboys

Derek Carr’s performance against the Dallas Cowboys in the New Orleans Saints’ victory on Sunday was not the most surprising thing coming from that game. Sure, Carr had 243 passing yards, two touchdown passes and a rushing score as the Saints won the game, 44-19, but it was his dance moves that really got fans talking. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …

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Saints spoil Cowboys' home opener as Alvin Kamara tallies 4 touchdowns in rout

The New Orleans Saints put up 47 points last week, but some brushed it off because it was the lowly Carolina Panthers they faced at home. But the Saints appear to be the real deal this season, as they went on the road and hung 44 points on the Dallas Cowboys for its second win of the year, 44-19. The …

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Ex-Saints player Steve Gleason stable after being moved to hospital as Hurricane Francine made landfall

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who is battling ALS, was stable after he was forced to move to a hospital as Hurricane Francine barreled down on Louisiana. Gleason’s family wrote in a post on his X account on Thursday that he had been moved to Ochsner Medical Center with help from the New Orleans Fire Department. CLICK HERE …

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Broncos' Sean Payton on comparisons between rookie Bo Nix and former QB Drew Brees

The Russell Wilson experiment came to a screeching halt in March. The 35-year-old landed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite acquiring Zach Wilson in a trade in April and still having veteran quarterback Jarrett Stidham on the roster, the Denver Broncos entered this year’s draft looking to add to their quarterback room. Quarterbacks headlined the 2024 draft class, and a record-tying …

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Former NFL star Drew Brees anxious to take another stab at broadcasting: 'Come get me'

Drew Brees’ impressive NFL career came to an end after the 2020 season. He spent the next NFL season working as a color analyst. Brees worked in the booth alongside NBC’s play-by-play announcer, Mike Tirico, for a pair of games during his stint at the network. He also worked on Notre Dame football games and appeared in the studio and …

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Drew Brees almost had his Kirk Cousins-Michael Penix Jr moment: Saints wanted Patrick Mahomes in 2017

On April 27, 2017, Drew Brees was down in the Louisiana bayou hog hunting with some of his college roommates. When they were finished, Brees and his buddies went to the New Orleans Saints’ facility to grab some grub. Brees was also well aware that the 2017 NFL Draft was starting later that night. It was at the facility where …

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NFL mock draft: Nick Wright has Bears pair Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a week away. As teams prepare to make their picks, Nick Wright of “First Things First” released his third mock draft on Monday. Here’s Wright’s latest mock draft, with updated odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. 2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings | Top 10 QB prospects | Top 10 RB prospects | Top 10 WR prospects …

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Derek Carr has 'gone downhill' since Jon Gruden left Raiders, former NFL GM says

Derek Carr nearly got the New Orleans Saints back to the playoffs in 2023 in his first season as their starting quarterback after spending nine years with the Las Vegas Raiders. But in the days since the Raiders parted ways with head coach Jon Gruden over a leaked email scandal, the team’s former general manager Mike Mayock hasn’t been impressed. …

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Former Saints WR Michael Thomas entering pretrial diversion, misdemeanor charges not yet dropped

For the first time in his NFL career, wide receiver Michael Thomas is a free agent. The two-time All-Pro spent the first eight seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He battled through multiple injury setbacks during his tenure with the Saints. He was once again placed on injured reserve last November, the same month he was arrested …

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