Garrett Hartley, who kicked the field goal that sent the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl, has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hartley's time with the Saints ended, however, when he became inconsistent on his attempts. He was released by the Saints and then signed with Cleveland for the final two games of the 2014 season.
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A 69 minute rain delay. 153 penalty yards. Defensive touchdowns. Defensive goal line stands. Walk-off field goal. Torrential downpour. This doesn't even begin to describe the wild win earned by the New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon in Tampa Bay versus the Buccaneers.
While the New Orleans Saints' slim playoff chances were erased today, they did give the Dallas Cowboys a little coal for their Christmas stockings. Powered by their high-powered offense, Drew Brees and the Saints defeated the Cowboys in overtime by the score of 34-31.
NFL owners agreed today to insert a new overtime rule to the regular season. The new overtime rule is the same rule applied to the NFL's last two postseasons. Each team must possess or have the opportunity to possess the ball unless the team that has the ball first scores a touchdown on its initial possession. Play continues in sudden death until a winner is determined, and the game automatically ends upon any score (by safety, field goal, or touchdown). The downside of the new system...
Halfway through the season, the 5-3 New Orleans Saints have been inconsistent on offense and defense. The Saints special teams however, have been the most consistent unit at the midway point.
New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was put on injured reserve yesterday. Hartley suffered an unspecified hip injury while kicking an extra point during the preseason. Hartley's agent claims that Hartley recently suffered a set back while rehabbing the injury, leading the Saints place him on IR. New Orleans also released defensive tackle Mitch King and signed linebacker Ramon Humber and offensive tackle Pat McQuinston.
Saints wide receiver Lance Moore has officially been ruled out of tonight's game versus the Packers with a groin injury. Kicker Garrett Hartley (hip) is also out, while WR Adrian Arrington (knee) and defensive tackle Tom Johnson (calf) are questionable. Green Bay will be without several players as well.
The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the NFC playoffs, on Saturday, after falling to the Seattle Seahawks, 41-36, in Seattle, Washington. Guerry Smith, of the New Orleans Sports Examiner, has five thoughts on the stunning loss, below.
The New Orleans Saints' 2010 regular season scheduled ended on a sour note, on Sunday, after they fell, 23-13, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at the Louisiana Superdome. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
The New Orleans dropped their 2010 regular season finale, on Sunday afternoon, falling 23-13, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at the Louisiana Superdome. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.
The New Orleans Saints are heading back to the playoffs, after defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 17-14, on Monday night. Danny cox, of the New Orleans Sports Examiner, has the story, below.
The road to the Super Bowl for the New Orleans Saints must go through Atlanta, and the Falcons. Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, has the story, below.
Despite the fact that the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons have a combined 22-6 record, heading into Monday night's NFC Southern Division showdown, both teams may be underrated. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the St. Louis Rams, 31-13, on Sunday, and safety Roman Harper was one of the reasons why. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.