LSU and Saints legends Tyrann Mathieu and Jimmy Graham both announced their retirements today. Mathieu has spent 12 seasons in the NFL and the last three at home in New Orleans. He was a standout at St. Augustine High School and became the legendary “Honey Badger” in two electric seasons at LSU. Mathieu earned three Pro Bowls and All-Pro selections and was a member of the 2010s All-Decade team. Saints GM Mickey Loomis

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Graham was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2010 draft. He played 13 NFL seasons, earning five Pro Bowl selections. Graham retires as the fifth all-time touchdown scorer among tight ends and is tied for fourth among all Saints players.

The Saints reported for camp today and will begin practice tomorrow.

Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans kicked off today. ULM started 5-and-1 before losing its last six under first-year head coach Bryant Vincent last season. Vincent says he built a culture players bought into despite growing pains.

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UL-Lafayette was picked to win the Sun Belt West in the conference preseason poll. Head Coach Michael Desormeaux says there’s no secret to success.

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Louisiana Tech boasted the twelfth-ranked total defense last season but had to replace coordinator Jeremiah Johnson. Head coach Sonny Cumbie says most of the D-line is new.

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