This is the January 24, 2013 news archive. View today's New Orleans Sports news and rumors.

New Orleans Sports News and Rumors

Sean Payton says New Orleans Saints will take their time before hiring next defensive coordinator

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Payton explains reasons for firing Steve Spagnuolo, switching to 3-4 defensive system

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

Former Chiefs Coach Romeo Crennel could be the early favorite to become defensive coordinator

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With the Saints switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense and defensive end Will Smith due to receive a base salary of $9 million in 2013, the chances of Will Smith becoming a salary-cap casualty possibly have increased. While Dwight Freeney made the transi…

nba.com

Hornets owner Tom Benson is changing his team's nickname to the Pelicans and said the switch will create a bond with the city that could lead to a championship.

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Whether or not Steve Spagnuolo was the problem, it was time for Saints to make a drastic change

CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo after one season.

The Associated Press, nola.com

Previously, Erxleben was sentenced to seven years in federal prison following a 1999 arrest.