The New Orleans Saints lost strong safety Jay Bellamy for the rest of the season after Bellamy suffered a season-ending injury to his right rotator cuff in Sunday's loss at Minnesota.

Mounds of trash have been removed from the Superdomes concourses and as soon as it is fully cleaned and decontaminated will officials determine what will be done with the battered stadium.

Ernie Conwell had a terrific game for the Saints until he suffered a concussion on a hard hit in the open field.

It will not bring back what was lost, but the Saints delivered all they could for their city by defeating the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 23-20 in their opener.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will meet with LSU officials on Monday and get a first-hand look at conditions in Baton Rouge with the session likely to determine where the New Orleans Saints play their home games in 2005.

A deal is close that would move four of the New Orleans Saints' home games to the Alamodome, according to a published report.

The Louisiana Superdome was so heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath that it likely will have to be torn down, according to a spokesperson for Gov.

Despite their public stance that they hope to play home games in Baton Rouge, La.

NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue says it's unlikely the New Orleans Saints will play in New Orleans this season after the devastation Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath inflicted on the city, but the team told ESPN that keeping games in Louisiana is a priority.

Hurricane Katrina has taken its toll on the city of New Orleans and after the Superdome was damaged the Saints now face the possibility of playing out the 2005 season on the road.