The Saints will face the Cardinals in the preseason opener for both teams on Saturday night. It remains to be seen if quarterback Derek Carr and some of the other key starters will play.

Even if Carr does play, expect the two main back-up quarterbacks on the roster to see plenty of snaps in the upcoming three preseason games, Jake Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler. Coach Dennis Allen on what he’s looking for….
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On the defensive side of the football, Ross Jackson Host of the Locked on Saints Podcast says he’ll be watching the defensive line…
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The LSU Tigers landed a commitment on Friday from an in-state receiver. Speedy wide out Phillip Wright the Third gave his verbal pledge to the Tigers. The Destrehan star was previously committed to Michigan, but de-committed last week. Wright is five-foot-11, 175 pounds and he’s the third wide receiver commitment in the Class of 2025.

LSU also landed a commitment on Thursday from a four-star safety out of Nashville. CJ Jimcoily is the third defensive back to commit to LSU for the Class of 2025 in the last month.

Former LSU track star Sha’Carri Richarson won her first gold medal Friday as she took the baton on the final leg in the four by 100 and raced past the compeition to cross the finish line first. It’s the second medal for Richardson, who won the silver in the Paris Games in the 100 meters. The Summer Olympics come to a close on Sunday.