May 2023 - New Orleans Saints Wiretap

Derek Carr To Meet With Panthers, Saints, Jets At Combine

Feb 28, 2023 9:13 AM

Derek Carr is expected to meet with a number of teams at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week.

According to a report, Carr will meet with the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets.

The quarterback has already met with the Saints and Jets in some capacity this offseason.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Tags: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Saints Restructure Tyrann Mathieu's Contract

Feb 24, 2023 9:23 AM

The New Orleans Saints have reworked Tyrann Mathieu's contract, creating $4.668 million in cap space.

Mathieu started every game for the Saints in 2022, finishing with 91 tackles, three interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.

They also reworked the contracts of safety Marcus Maye, center Erik McCoy, right tackle Ryan Ramczyk and kicker Wil Lutz.

The moves cleared about $30 million in space, but they still have more work to do in order to get under the cap by the start of the new league year.

Tom Pelissero/NFL Network

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Alvin Kamara Among Four Indicted In Battery Case

Feb 17, 2023 8:45 AM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is among four men that have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly assaulting a man at a Las Vegas nightclub in February 2022.

The group also includes Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons.

All four men were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm.

Lammons, formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs, was recently claimed off waivers by the Bengals.

Katherine Terrell/ESPN

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Legal, Misc Rumor

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Derek Carr Released By Raiders

Feb 14, 2023 3:43 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders have released Derek Carr before $40.4 million in his contract became guaranteed. Carr is expected to draw interest from the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and others.

The Raiders clear $29.25 million in cap space in 2023 with the move as they now project to have approximately $50 million in space.

Carr was a second round pick by the Raiders out of Fresno State in 2014. Carr was a four-time Pro Bowler with the Raiders. 

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Raiders Give Saints Permission To Meet With Derek Carr

Feb 8, 2023 9:44 AM

The Las Vegas Raiders have granted Derek Carr permission to meet with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources.

The visit will take place on Wednesday at the Saints facility in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Raiders have a Feb. 15 trigger date on Carr's contract, by which $40.4 million of his salary becomes guaranteed.

If the Raiders cut Carr, they will take on a $5.6 million salary-cap hit but free up $29.3 million in cap room. 

Katherine Terrell/ESPN

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Saints Hire Joe Woods As Defensive Coordinator

Feb 6, 2023 10:50 AM

The New Orleans Saints will name Joe Woods defensive coordinator.

Woods was defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns from 2020 until 2022.

Woods previously worked with Dennis Allen with the Oakland Raiders. 

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

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Kris Richard Won't Return As Saints' Co-Defensive Coordinator

Feb 2, 2023 10:11 AM

Kris Richard will not return as the New Orleans Saints' co-defensive coordinator, according to a source.

The Saints will be looking for a new defensive coordinator after losing Ryan Nielsen to the Atlanta Falcons last week.

The Saints were not allowed to block interviews for the two assistants because of their unique co-coordinator status.

Katherine Terrell/ESPN

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