The Saints have re-signed defensive end Chase Young to a three-year 51-million dollar contract. Young signed with New Orleans last offseason and appeared in all 17 games and registered 5.5 sacks, but ranked sixth in pressures according to Next Gen Stats.

But New Orleans is losing cornerback Paulson Adebo, who has signed a free-agent deal with the New York Giants. However, the Saints have reportedly made a trade with New England to acquire former LSU star and veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.

Over the weekend, the Saints restructured the contract of quarterback Derek Carr, which means he’ll return for a third season in New Orleans.  Offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier says he’s excited to work with Carr…

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March Madness was on full display in Lake Charles. At the boys basketball tournament, Vinton defeated Ferriday on a buzzer beater as the Lions advanced to the Division Four non-select state championship game with a 52 to 50 victory over the Trojans. Vinton will play Franklin in the state title game on Friday as the Hornets defeated East Iberville 41 to 37.

Jon Sanders three pointer with 17 seconds left gave Northwestern State a 66 to 63 win over Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. In the Southland Tournament, the Demons advance to play McNeese tonight in the semifinals.

Nicholls also advanced to the semis with a 74 to 70 overtime win over Incarnate Word. The Colonels will play Lamar tonight.

New Orleans native Quannas White, who is currently the associate head coach at Houston, will take over the U-L Lafayette men’s basketball program. The Advocate’s Kevin Foote says White has strong local ties……

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