A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, May 22

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Here's where the New Orleans Saints landed in the vote on the NFL's "Tush Push"

The "Tush Push" will remain legal for NFL teams in 2025 following a vote that took place during the league's spring meetings on Wednesday. The New Orleans Saints were reportedly one of the teams that voted in favor of keeping the play legal.SEE MORE >>

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New Orleans Saints Owner Gayle Benson's statement on the death of Colts Owner Jim Irsay

A statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Gayle Benson: "It is with sadness to hear of the sudden passing of Jim Irsay. He was a one-of-a-kind gentleman that was so proud to be the steward for his beloved Indianapolis Colts football team and the community it represents. Our organizations will forever be linked through Super Bowl XLIV. He, his family, and the Colts organization represented the epitome of class and graciousness in the days and years that have followed. My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Irsay family during this most difficult time."SEE MORE >>

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Proposal to ban tush push does not pass at Spring League Meeting

The tush can still be pushed. The Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the so-called tush push play, popularized in recent years by the Philadelphia Eagles, did not pass after a vote Wednesday at the Spring League Meeting, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Judy Battista reported.SEE MORE >>

Jim Irsay dies at 65: NFL community mourns Colts owner

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 65, the team announced. "We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," the Colts said in a statement.SEE MORE >>

NFL to debut new award for top offensive lineman, Protector of the Year, in 2025

At long last, the hog mollies are getting some love. The NFL is debuting a new award for the league's best offensive lineman in 2025. Known as the Protector of the Year award, the honor will be decided upon by a panel that includes a number of former standout NFL linemen.SEE MORE >>

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