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20 May 2025, 19:20 GMT+10

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Tuesday, May 20

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Saints QB Spencer Rattler on camp competition: 'You can't put too much pressure on yourself'

After news broke last month that Derek Carr was dealing with a shoulder injury that left him with an uncertain future, New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler figured the team would take another quarterback in the draft. Fast forward a month: Carr retired, the Saints did draft a potential successor in Tyler Shough, and Rattler is firmly in the competition to take over the reins as the Saints starter.SEE MORE >>

Mickey Loomis says Saints 'can't really complain' about lack of prime-time games

Mickey Loomis is entering his 24th season as the New Orleans Saints' general manager. But this coming campaign will be the first of the executive's tenure in which the Saints are not scheduled to be in prime time."That's what the league thinks of us," Loomis said. "That's fine."SEE MORE >>

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New Orleans Saints Executive VP/General Manager Mickey Loomis believes team has veteran presence for young QB room

The ending of a 25-year run of prime-time games wasn't glaringly unexpected and, perhaps, may even be useful for the New Orleans Saints as they look to rebound from four consecutive non-playoff seasons.SEE MORE >>

Venture Global announces $37,300 for Louisiana Coastal Restoration

Today, Venture Global announced a donation of $37,300 to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) to support critical coastal restoration projects in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. This contribution is part of the company's multi-year partnership with the New Orleans Saints through the Catch for the Coast initiative, sponsored by Venture Global.SEE MORE >>

News from NFL.com

Packers submit revised proposal to ban tush push play ahead of Spring League Meeting

On the eve of the Spring League Meeting, an alteration has been introduced to one of the most anticipated decisions on a potential rule change. A revised proposal to ban the tush push play has been submitted by the Green Bay Packers, the NFL announced Monday.SEE MORE >>

Bears, OL Joe Thuney agree to terms on two-year, $35 million extension

Joe Thuney's new team is handing him a new deal. Thuney and the Bears have agreed to a two-year extension, per the guard's agent, Mike McCartney. The new two-year deal is worth $35 million, and Thuney will make $51 million over the next three years with $33.5 million guaranteed at signing, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday, per sources.SEE MORE >>

How Raiders OC Chip Kelly persuaded rookie RB Ashton Jeanty to change his famous stance

Ashton Jeanty entered the NFL with explosive playmaking ability and an iconic backfield stance. Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is changing up the latter in hopes of keeping the former.SEE MORE >>