A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, June 11

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New 'do, new defense: Tyrann Mathieu explains why he cut his hair ahead of 13th NFL season

At first, Tyrann Mathieu was hard to find. The New Orleans Saints safety had returned for the start of this week's mandatory minicamp after sitting out the voluntary portion of the offseason. But if not for the No. 32 on his jersey, Mathieu would have blended into the crowd.SEE MORE >>

Cam Akers looking to make most of opportunity with Saints, rewrite his up-and-down story

Cam Akers stood out from the rest of the New Orleans Saints' running backs at Tuesday's mandatory minicamp. Unlike everybody else, Akers' name wasn't on the back of his jersey. All his jersey had on the back was the number 38.SEE MORE >>

Saints observations: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler show what they can do with fans watching

The little kids in the risers were screaming for Alvin Kamara's attention and the mercury rose to barely bearable conditions. Summer has officially arrived for the New Orleans Saints.SEE MORE >>

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New-look Tyrann Mathieu eager to play in new-look New Orleans Saints defense

Old dawg. New look.New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu unveiled a shorn look this offseason, having rid himself of the trademark locks and gone back to a close-cropped look that he possibly hasn't sported since his days at St. Augustine High in New Orleans or even prior to that, before he evolved into the Honey Badger.SEE MORE >>

New Orleans Saints taking on advanced diet as minicamp commences

The appetizer portion of offseason work has been received and sufficiently digested, and New Orleans Saints Coach Kellen Moore and his staff have moved on to meatier substance during the team's mandatory minicamp, which began Tuesday on the outdoor practice fields at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center.SEE MORE >>

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