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New Orleans Saints News and Rumors

Restructuring of Brees’ contract now could create major headaches later

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As the Saints try to squeeze key veteran players in the hopes of creating cap space, it seems inevitable that they’ll do some money shuffling with quarterback Drew Brees. Via a so-called “simple” restructuring, Brees could have millions of 2013 base…

ESPN.com

Although their defense statistically was one of the worst in NFL history, the New Orleans Saints are trying to keep the unit together. Adam Schefter reported the Saints plan to ask veteran linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith to restru…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

It might be Presidents’ Day, but PFT Live isn’t taking a hiatus this Monday. Mike Florio will be joined by Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune to discuss what’s going on with the Saints as they make their way toward the start of free agen…

Larry Holder, nola.com

Franchise tags, NFL combine both start up this week