The Saints have signed linebacker Pete Werner to a three-year contract extension worth more than 25-million dollars. The former second-round pick was entering the final year of his rookie-contract, now he’s locked up through the 2027 season. Coach Dennis Allen says they see Werner as a cornerstone piece to the future of the defense.

The Saints leave tomorrow for Saturday’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Dennis Allen says the staff will discuss tonight whether Derek Carr of any of the starters will play…
cut 15 (20) “…what we want to do”
Allen also provided an update on the development of Trevor Penning, who is trying to win the starting right tackle position…
cut 30 (10) “…everyday”
Penning has been facing Chase Young in practice.

The LSU football team took today off for preseason camp as it is a recovery day. Yesterday, we heard from co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, who will call plays this season. LSU has added a few more rushing plays in the playbook and blocking schemes as they can no longer rely on a quarterback rushing for more than one-thousand yards. Sloan says he’ll lean on an experienced offensive line to lead the rushing attack…
cut 17 (21) “…we’re gonna do it”

Four-star safety C-J Jimcoily has committed to the LSU Tigers. He’s six-foot-three, 205 pounds and the Nashville native chose the Tigers over Alabama, Stanford and Tennessee. Jimcoily is the third defensive back to commit to LSU in the last month. All three of these committed DBs are six-foot-one or taller.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Saints have signed 25-year-old linebacker Pete Werner to a three-year contract extension worth a maximum of 25-million dollars. 17.5 million dollars is guaranteed. Werner has looked good in training camp and is coming off a season in which he had a career high 93 tackles.

This could be a break out season for LSU running back Kaleb Jackson. The sophomore carried the ball 31 times as a freshman last season and rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns. Co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan says Jackson is bigger this season and he’s also smarter…
cut 18 (18) “…complete running back”
Jackson added another 10 pounds during the offseason and he’s listed at 235 pounds.

LSU outfielder Ashton Larson has played well this summer and he’s been named the Most Outstanding Position Player for the Chatham Anglers int he Cape Cod League. Larson hit .316 with an on base percentage of .788.

Louisiana Tech running back Marquis Crosby is one of 89 college football players on the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year Award Watch List. The Hattiesburg native missed nearly all of last season with an injury after rushing for 918 yards and nine touchdowns in 2022.

Crosby is also on the Doak Walker Award watch List, which goes to the nation’s top running back. So is Ragin Cajuns standout Dre’lyn Washington, who rushed for 515 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Joe Sloan takes over play-calling duties for the LSU Tigers after serving the last two seasons as the quarterbacks coach. Sloan was promoted to co-offensive coordinator along with Cortez Hankton, when last year’s O-C, Mike Denbrock, went back to Notre Dame. Sloan says it’s a group effort when it comes to running the offense
Cut 16 (19) “… they can execute.”
Tackle Will Campbell and receiver Kyren Lacy both have said it’s a different offense this year. The Tigers are using different blocking schemes so that the running backs can lead the run game this year, not the quarterback.

Also, wide receiver Chris Hilton who was used mainly as a deep threat last season and has been running more underneath routes and he’s lined up as a slot receiver.

All Pro Safety Justin Simmons visited the Saints yesterday at their training camp facilities in southern California. Simmons spent eight years with the Broncos and was a second team All-Pro selection four different times, including each of the past three seasons. Simmons had 70 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defensed for Denver last season, but was released for salary cap reasons. Tyrann Mathieu is set to start at one of the safety positions. Johnathan Abram, Jordan Howden and Will Harris are battling for the other starting spot. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 26 (25) “…at there”
The Saints first preseason game is Saturday night in Arizona against the Cardinals.

The improvement of the LSU defense is a must during preseason practice in order for the Tigers to get into the 12 team playoff. Young cornerbacks PJ Woodland and Ashton Stamps have been making plays, which is a good sign for a secondary that really struggled last season. Coach Brian Kelly says he’s still looking for more consistency…
Cut 19 (11) “…championship level play.”

The Ragin Cajuns have a new defensive coordinator in Jim Salgado. U-L Lafayette cornerback Cedric Anderson says Salgado is not the only new addition that will make their defense better this season…
cut 30 (14) “….very well”
U-L Lafayette opens the season by hosting Grambling on August 31.

All Pro Safety Justin Simmons visited the Saints today at their training camp facilities in southern California. Simmons spent eight years with the Broncos and was a second team All-Pro selection four different times, including each of the past three seasons. Simmons had 70 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defensed for Denver last season, but was released for salary cap reasons. Tyrann Mathieu is set to start at one of the safety positions for the Saints. Johnathan Abram, Jordan Howden and Will Harris are battling for the other starting spot.

ULM Quarterback General Booty says a lot of team bonding is taking place as the team gets ready for its season opener against Jackson State….
cut 29 (21) “…each other”

After five days of preseason camp for LSU, three guys have emerged as the Tigers top receivers. They are Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton and CJ Daniels, the transfer from Liberty University. At practice, the coaching staff is rotating in several other receivers with the first team and Coach Brian Kelly explains why…
Cut 17 (24) “…some time.”
Backup tight end Mac Markway has decided to enter the transfer portal, but it looks like the Tigers have some good depth behind starting tight end Mason Taylor. Ka’Morreum Pimpton and Trey’Dez Green have been impressive in the first few days of camp.

After a day off yesterday, the Saints return to the practice field today as they prepare for Saturday’s preseason opener against Arizona. New Orleans has released a depth chart for the game. It shows Chase Young and Carl Granderson as co-starters at right defensive end. Wide receiver Mason Tipton remains on the bottom of the depth chart, despite having an impressive camp and Jake Haener is listed as the number two quarterback ahead of rookie Spencer Rattler.

WGNO-TV Sports Director Ed Daniels, who suffered a heart attack, while covering Saints training camp in Southern California is back in New Orleans. Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson paid for a medevac flight so that he can be in a New Orleans hospital.

The Pelicans are reportedly moving on from Bally Sports and will air their locally produced games on Gray Television channels, which will allow more people to watch their games for free on over-the-air TV. Play-by-play voice Joel Meyers and color commentator Antonio Daniels will continue calling Pelicans games.

LSU football is ranked 12th in the preseason coaches poll. The Tigers are coming off back to back 10 win seasons in Coach Brian Kelly’s first two seasons, but star offensive tackle Will Campbell says ten wins doesn’t cut it…
cut 28 (10) “…gets people fired”
Campbell leads one of the top offensive lines in the country this season. Head Coach Brian Kelly expects to lean on his offensive line and Campbell says that means more of an emphasis running the football with running backs..
Cut 17 (20) “…stop it.”
The Bayou Bengals kick off the 2024 campaign September 1 in Las Vegas against 23rd-ranked USC.

Former LSU pole vaulter and Louisiana native Mondo Duplantis set another world record at the Paris Olympics. Mel Bridges has the story.
Cut 1 (31) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Louisiana Tech is hoping to improve after three consecutive 3-and-9 seasons. First year Defensive Coordinator Jeremiah Johnson is promising a more aggressive unit…
Cut 19 (19) “…as a family.”

Out of the world stuff from Lafayette’s Mondo Duplantis at the Paris Olympics. The former LSU track star set an Olympic and world record with a pole vault of 20 feet and six inches. But former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Cloth and Kristen Nuss were eliminated from medal contention when they lost to a team from Canada.

LSU football comes in at number 12 in the preseason coaches poll. The Tigers will look a lot different this season with junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the helm. Star offensive tackle Will Campbell says he can’t wait to see “Nuss” light up the SEC this season…
Cut 16 (19) “… lot of points.”
Campbell is also expecting to see improved production from running backs, who will have the opportunity to run behind an experienced offensive line.

One of the big changes for Louisiana Tech in the offseason was the hirting of defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson from Northern Iowa. In 11 seasons at Northern Iowa, Johnson’s defense ranked in the FCS top 10 in turnovers six times. Senior defensive back Cedric Woods says he and the defense are looking to disrupt opposing offenses…
Cut 20 (19) “…bar none.”

Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener was not at practice yesterday, which gave Spencer Rattler an opportunity to show what he could do and according to media rep0orts, Rattler has shown significant improvement during camp. Also, the connection between Derek Carr and Chris Olave looks improved as those two head into their second year playing together.

LSU was ranked No. 12 in the US LBM preseason coaches poll today. With nine of the top 20 teams coming from the SEC, the Tigers have a tough year ahead of them. If they hope to contend for a spot in the 12-team playoffs, their defense will have to improve from a season ago. Offensive tackle Will Campbell says he’s noticed a difference in the defensive front…

Cut 17 (18) “…for them.”

The Tigers will kick off the season September 1 in Las Vegas against 23rd-ranked USC.

Former LSU beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss’s Olympic journey ended today. Team TKN lost two close sets to Canada after losing only one set through three matches of pool play. One American duo in each of the men’s and women’s tournament advanced to the quarter finals.

Former LSU pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis claimed his second Olympic gold today and third straight world championship with an Olympic and world record-setting 6.25 meter vault. The Swedish vaulter owns the last nine world records

LSU sprinter Favour Ofili made her Olympic debut in the 200-meter for Nigeria. She qualified for tomorrow’s 200-meter final third in the field with a season-best 22.05-second time.

One highlight of Saints training camp has been the battle for backup quarterback between Jake Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler. Rattler says he’s fit into Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak’s system well after his time at South Carolina…

Cut 18 (15) “…get rolling.”

Both quarterbacks will be featured in the Saints first preseason game against the Cardinals this Saturday.

LSU preseason football camp got underway last week as the Tigers look to reload ahead of the 2024 season. Head Coach Brian Kelly says senior wide receiver Kyren Lacy will have to step up after losing two first-round picks…

Cut 16 (30) “…that standard.”

LSU track stars brought home hardware in somewhat disappointing results at the Olympics this weekend. Sprinter Sha‘Carri Richardson took home silver in the Women’s 100-meter as the gold medal favorite while Vernon Norwood and Team USA earned silver in the 4×400-meter relay after setting a world record in qualifiers.

Saints training camp in Irvine, California continues as New Orleans prepares to play their first preseason game this Saturday against the Cardinals. There are lots of question marks on both sides of the ball for the black and gold roster this offseason, but perhaps the biggest is the interior defensive line. Last year’s first-round pick, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee had a strong rookie season and says he’ll be better this year…

Cut 29 (20) “…work on it.”

The Greater New Orleans Little League team fell 4-1 to Boerne, Texas in the winner’s bracket final of the Little League World Series Southwest Regional yesterday. They’ll move to the loser’s bracket to play Richmond, Texas today at 2:00 for a chance at a winner-take-all rematch against Boerne tomorrow night. Both games will be televised on ESPN.

LSU preseason football camp got underway last week as the Tigers look to reload ahead of the 2024 season. After losing two first-round draft picks Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. at wide receiver, Head Coach Brian Kelly expects to showcase the depth of the receiving corps. Senior Kyren Lacy will lead the group…

Cut 16 (30) “…that standard.”

LSU beach volleyball Olympians Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth will play their first game of the knockout stage today after dominating pool play. Team TKN is 3-and-0 in Paris and will take on the Canadians today at 11:00.

Training camp in Irvine, California continues as the Saints prepare to play their first preseason game this Saturday against the Cardinals. There are question marks on both sides of the ball for the black and gold roster this offseason but perhaps the biggest is the interior defensive line. Last year’s first-round pick, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee had a strong rookie season and says he’ll be better this year…

Cut 29 (20) “…work on it.”

The Greater New Orleans Little League team fell 4-1 to Boerne, Texas in the winner’s bracket final of the Little League World Series Southwest Regional yesterday. They’ll move to the loser’s bracket to play Richmond, Texas today at 2:00 for a chance at a winner-take-all rematch against Boerne.