A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, June 18

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The Saints drafted a college DT in the third round with the idea of playing him all over

While he was at the University of Texas, Vernon Broughton mostly lined up as a three-technique defensive tackle, meaning he lined up over the outside shoulder of the offensive guard. But one of the things that drew the New Orleans Saints to him was that Broughton did a lot of other things, too. And as they've brought him up to speed at the NFL level, the Saints have been checking out what Broughton can give them as a defensive end in their new 3-4 alignment.SEE MORE >>

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2025 New Orleans Saints opponent profile: Carolina Panthers

The New Orleans Saints take on the Carolina Panthers for the first of two contests between the NFC South rivals in Week 10 at noon on Nov. 9 at Bank of America Stadium with the broadcast on FOX. Then they host Carolina in the Caesars Superdome in Week 15 at 3:25 p.m. on Dec. 14 with the broadcast on FOX. In 2024, the Saints and Panthers split the season series, with each team winning its home contest.SEE MORE >>

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Orlando Brown expects more from 'special' Bengals offense after Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins deals

A talent-rich Bengals offense didn't need new faces or a new philosophy to reinvigorate its mindset entering the 2025 season. Rather, by maintaining its wide receiving duo with big-money extensions to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason, Cincinnati returned the dynamic fixtures of Joe Burrow's passing attack.SEE MORE >>

Lamar Jackson defends Mark Andrews, says Ravens have 'vengeance on our mind' after playoff loss

Lamar Jackson never forgets a loss, nor is he keen on letting criticisms of his teammates go. Speaking on Tuesday during the first day of the Ravens' mandatory minicamp, Jackson leapt to the defense of Mark Andrews for the tight end's AFC Divisional Round blunders against the Bills.SEE MORE >>

Rams' Sean McVay on Jalen Ramsey: 'Obstacles' preventing potential trade for Dolphins CB

The Los Angeles Rams' chances of acquiring star cornerback Jalen Ramsey could be fading.SEE MORE >>

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