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For the first time in a long time, the New Orleans Saints have a future worth looking forward to.

Saints players had emotional reaction to win over Giants

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / September 4

This Underrated Saints CB Could Emerge Into Defensive Star

The New Orleans Saints have one of the worst rosters in football, but they still have a chance to win some games in 2025 if their defense can outperform expectations.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 4

Saints Found Replacement For $97 Million Star

As training camp got closer, speculation about free agents the New Orleans Saints should sign unsurprisignly increased. Most of it centered around the cornerback position.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 3

Saints Breakout Star? Young CB Turning Heads In Training Camp

The New Orleans Saints don't have the best roster in football, but there are still some things to be excited for. The Saints, under the leadership of first year head coach Kellen Moore, are set to use a lot of young players with loads of potential this year.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 30

Saints Second-Year CB Is Having Breakout Camp

As training camp got closer, the biggest hole on the New Orleans Saints' roster that has been talked about is cornerback. New Orleans has lost a lot of talent over the last year.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / July 30

Young Saints defenders making early statement during training camp

A pair of young cornerbacks have been among the biggest noisemakers during the first week of Saints training camp.

Insider updates how Saints are evaluating QBs during three-way competition

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'NFL active interceptions leaders' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 15

Saints Have New Orleans' Next Breakout Star

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of talent right now, despite a weird offseason. New Orleans' biggest roster hole right now is cornerback and it also seems like the franchise may have a solution on its hands.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / July 14

New Orleans Saints Cornerback Named Breakout Candidate for 2025

The New Orleans Saints' 2024 second-round pick may be in for a breakout year. The Athletic has named cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry as the Saints' breakout candidate for the 2025 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 27

Analyst Urges Saints To Sign Ex-Patriots 5-Time Pro Bowler

Believe it or not, the New Orleans Saints suddenly have cap space again. After years of navigating stormy financial waters, New Orleans' front office has skillfully restructured contracts and maneuvered funds to create approximately $28 million in effective cap space for the upcoming season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 17

Saints Free Agency: Making Case For Eagles All-Pro

The New Orleans Saints still could use a boost at cornerback. There is talent with the franchise right now. The guy to look out for the most is second-year corner Kool-Aid McKinstry.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New Orleans Saints News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 4

Former Alabama DB Kool-Aid McKinstry to wear new number in second NFL season

Former Alabama defensive back, Kool-Aid McKinstry will wear a new number in his sophomore season with the New Orleans Saints. McKinstry will wear No. 4 during his second season in the NFL.

New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / June 3

New Orleans Saints Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry to Switch Jersey Number

A new look for the New Orleans Saints second-year cornerback. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is switching from jersey No. 14 to No. 4, per the team's website.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 31

Saints Predicted To Have Breakout Star In New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints have addressed some of the flaws from last season but there is still room for growth. This isn't shocking. It's just May 31st. We're just under 100 days away from the Saints kicking off their season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

2025 New Orleans Saints projected win total, prediction

The New Orleans Saints have undergone massive changes this offseason, most notably at head coach and quarterback.

Injury thins out Saints QB competition

Analyst makes prediction about Saints' alleged QB competition

Aaron Rodgers makes his thoughts on playing for Saints very clear

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / May 8

Saints 22-Year-Old Called Top 'Breakout Candidate'

The New Orleans Saints have had questions at the cornerback position this offseason but they do have a young guy on the roster right now who could end up being answer.

New Orleans Saints News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 13, 2024

Saints get positive Kool-Aid McKinstry injury update

The New Orleans Saints received a hopeful update on the status of rookie cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since late October.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31, 2024

Saints sign second-round cornerback

He was one of many players believed to be on the fringe of first-round consideration leading up to the draft.

Drew Brees discusses potential return to broadcasting

New Orleans Saints Fans Should Get Excited About This Derek Carr Report

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New Orleans Saints News / 5 GOATs / May 14, 2024

Kool-Aid McKinstry offers personal injury update after joining Saints

The New Orleans Saints wrapped up rookie minicamp this weekend but they had a notable absence on the field as second-rounder Kool-Aid McKinstry continues working his way back from injury.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / May 13, 2024

Saints Rookie Reel: Kool-Aid McKinstry will make a difference in year one for New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints found value in round two of the 2024 NFL Draft. Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry was often-projected in round one. Instead, the Saints grabbed him in a move up on day two. What can fans expect from McKinstry in year one?

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 30, 2024

New Orleans Saints Made The Smart Choice With Kool-Aid McKinstry In Second Round Of NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints pulled a bit of a surprise in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday. They traded up from the 45th overall slot to the 41st, the ninth pick in the second round, while giving up a fifth and sixth round selection.

New Orleans Saints News / 5 GOATs / April 28, 2024

Kool-Aid launches limited edition flavor to celebrate Kool-Aid McKinstry after NFL Draft

During his time at Alabama, Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry and Kool-Aid joined forces for multiple partnerships through NIL. That will continue as he heads to the NFL with the New Orleans Saints.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26, 2024

Saints trade up in second round, select former Alabama star

He will fit well into a talented rotation at cornerback in New Orleans.

Saints bolster offensive line with 14th overall pick of NFL Draft

Saints offensive lineman retires after 10 seasons

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Pro Football Rumors / March 1, 2024

Top CB prospect sitting out combine with injury

Projected first-round cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, born Ga’Quincy, appeared in Indianapolis on Friday prepared to measure and work out at the NFL scouting combine. McKinstry discovered in a combine medical evaluation that he had a Jones fracture in his right foot.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / 5 GOATs / March 1, 2024

$NFL Combine medical evaluation reveals former Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry has Jones fracture$