{"id":925681,"date":"2026-08-08T06:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/new-orleans-saints-news-august-7-saints-could-have-an-excellent-safety-duo-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T06:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:17:30","slug":"new-orleans-saints-news-august-7-saints-could-have-an-excellent-safety-duo-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/new-orleans-saints-news-august-7-saints-could-have-an-excellent-safety-duo-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans Saints News, August 7: Saints could have an excellent safety duo in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Football <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/#content\"><span>Skip to main content<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<nav id=\"sticky-nav\" aria-label=\"Sticky Nav\"><\/nav>\n<div><main id=\"content\"><\/p>\n<div class>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Here are today\u2019s Saints news links<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class>\n<p><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T12:00:00+00:00\">Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\">\n<p>Welcome to today\u2019s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s difficult not to get excited about the rookie.<\/p>\n<p>Could be a major piece this season.<\/p>\n<p>A look at an NFL Legend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints discussion<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-05T13:00:00+00:00\">Aug 5<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-discussion\/112413\/why-saints-football-matters\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Why Saints football matters\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2158481801.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.670493685419%2C0%2C66.659012629162%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Why Saints football matters\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2158481801.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0.0057405281285838%2C0%2C99.988518943743%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints discussion<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-05T13:00:00+00:00\">Aug 5<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Football season is now here but its more than just the games that football brings with it<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>AnthonyParker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-05T12:00:00+00:00\">Aug 5<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-news\/112491\/new-orleans-saints-news-august-5-will-kool-aid-take-a-leap-in-2026\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Fleur-de-links, August 5: Will Kool-Aid step up in 2026?\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/05\/gettyimages-2254217782.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.669101533966%2C0%2C66.661796932067%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Fleur-de-links, August 5: Will Kool-Aid step up in 2026?\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/05\/gettyimages-2254217782.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0.0036523009496037%2C0%2C99.992695398101%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-05T12:00:00+00:00\">Aug 5<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are today\u2019s Saints news links<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>Caleb Yaccarino<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T21:41:26+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-news\/112496\/saints-kick-off-their-2026-season-with-50-50-raffle-to-benefit-local-charities\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Saints kick off their 2026 season with 50\/50 Raffle to benefit local organizations\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_4-8-2026_163116_www.neworleanssaints.com_.jpeg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.731517509728%2C0%2C66.536964980545%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Saints kick off their 2026 season with 50\/50 Raffle to benefit local organizations\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_4-8-2026_163116_www.neworleanssaints.com_.jpeg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0.097276264591443%2C0%2C99.805447470817%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T21:41:26+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 50\/50 Raffle program is a continuation of the Saints\u2019 long-standing commitment to community impact.<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>Tina Howell<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints analysis<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T15:00:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-analysis\/112450\/all-signs-point-towards-a-breakout-year-for-3rd-year-cb-kool-aid-mckinstry\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football All signs point towards a breakout year for 3rd year CB Kool-Aid McKinstry\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2288337727.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football All signs point towards a breakout year for 3rd year CB Kool-Aid McKinstry\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2288337727.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints analysis<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T15:00:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>2026 could be the young CB\u2019s year<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>AnthonyParker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints Training Camp<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:00:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-training-camp\/112463\/julian-blackmon-embracing-fresh-start-after-injury-shortened-first-season-with-saints\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Julian Blackmon embracing fresh start after injury-shortened first season with Saints\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/01\/gettyimages-2234421700.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.663721505566%2C0%2C66.672556988867%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Julian Blackmon embracing fresh start after injury-shortened first season with Saints\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/01\/gettyimages-2234421700.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0%2C0.0044173513561319%2C100%2C99.991165297288&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints Training Camp<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T13:00:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Blackmon says he\u2019s approaching 2026 with gratitude and believes the New Orleans secondary is set up for success.<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>Nic Jennings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:30:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-news\/112455\/new-orleans-saints-news-august-4-the-nfl-may-still-be-too-low-on-shough\"><\/p>\n<p><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Fleur-de-links, August 4: The NFL may still be too low on Shough\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2288336821.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><img title=\"Football\" alt=\"Football Fleur-de-links, August 4: The NFL may still be too low on Shough\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\"   src=\"https:\/\/platform.canalstreetchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/08\/gettyimages-2288336821.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&#038;w=2400\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span>New Orleans Saints News<\/span><span><time datetime=\"2026-08-04T12:30:00+00:00\">Aug 4<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are today\u2019s Saints news links<\/p>\n<p><span><span>By <\/span><span><span><span>Caleb Yaccarino<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h2>Football The Latest<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"comments\">\n<p>Loading comments<\/p>\n<p>Getting the conversation ready&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canalstreetchronicles.com\/new-orleans-saints-news\/112577\/new-orleans-saints-news-august-7-saints-could-have-an-excellent-safety-duo-in-2026\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a> Caleb Yaccarino<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to main content Here are today\u2019s Saints news links Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Welcome to today\u2019s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. It\u2019s difficult not to get excited about the rookie. Could be a major piece this season. A look at an NFL Legend. 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