New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are an American professional football franchise based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . The team was founded by John W. Mecom, Jr. and David Dixon and the city of New Orleans. The Saints began play at Tulane Stadium in 1967. The name “Saints” is an allusion to November 1 being All Saints Day in the Catholic faith, New Orleans' large Catholic population, and the spiritual When the Saints Go Marching In, which is strongly associated with New...
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quick facts
Sport:American football
League:National Football League
Conference:National Football Conference
Division:NFC South
Founded:1967
Home field:Louisiana Superdome
City:New Orleans
Colors:Old Gold, White, Black

Championships involving the New Orleans Saints

Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV
Date:February 7, 2010
Result:31 - 17

Award-winning players of the New Orleans Saints

Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams
NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award for the 2002 NFL Season
Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell
NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award for the 1996 NFL Season
Earl Campbell
Earl Campbell
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1979 NFL Season
Ken Stabler
Ken Stabler
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1974 NFL Season
Jim Taylor
Jim Taylor
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1962 NFL Season

Current roster of the New Orleans Saints

NumberAgeNamePosition
2 42 John Kasay Placekicker
4 25 Sean Canfield Quarterback
5 25 Garrett Hartley Placekicker
6 26 Thomas Morstead Punter
9 33 Drew Brees Quarterback
10 25 Chase Daniel Quarterback
12 28 Marques Colston Wide receiver
13 23 Joe Morgan Wide receiver
14 23 Andy Tanner Wide receiver
15 29 Courtney Roby Wide receiver
16 28 Lance Moore Wide receiver
17 27 Robert Meachem Wide receiver
19 29 Devery Henderson Wide receiver
22 25 Tracy Porter Cornerback
23 27 Pierre Thomas Running back
24 30 Leigh Torrence Dimeback
27 24 Malcolm Jenkins Safety
28 22 Mark Ingram, Jr. Running back
29 23 Chris Ivory Running back
32 23 Johnny Patrick Defensive back
33 29 Jabari Greer Cornerback
34 25 Patrick Robinson Cornerback
34 28 Chris Taylor Running back
35 28 Korey Hall Fullback
40 23 Jonathon Amaya Safety
41 29 Roman Harper Safety
42 22 Isa Abdul-Quddus Safety
43 28 Darren Sproles Running back
45 25 Jed Collins Fullback
47 24 Justin Drescher Long snapper
51 29 Jonathan Vilma Linebacker
52 24 Jonathan Casillas Linebacker
54 28 Will Herring Linebacker
54 24 Ramon Humber Linebacker
56 26 JoLonn Dunbar Linebacker
58 32 Scott Shanle Linebacker
59 23 Nate Bussey Linebacker
60 26 Brian De La Puente Guard
62 27 Ezra Butler Linebacker
64 28 Zach Strief Tackle
65 24 Matt Tennant Center
70 23 Eric Olsen Guard
71 24 Charles Brown Tackle
72 26 Fenuki Tupou Tackle
73 28 Jahri Evans Guard
74 27 Jermon Bushrod Tackle
75 25 Mitch King Defensive tackle
76 28 Pat McQuistan Tackle
77 26 Carl Nicks Guard
79 23 Greg Romeus Defensive end
80 25 Jimmy Graham Tight end
81 24 Michael Higgins Tight end
84 29 Tory Humphrey Tight end
85 28 David Thomas Tight end
87 26 Adrian Arrington Wide receiver
89 32 John Gilmore Tight end
90 26 Turk McBride Defensive end
91 30 Will Smith Defensive end
92 32 Shaun Rogers Defensive tackle
93 23 Junior Galette Defensive end
94 22 Cameron Jordan Defensive end
95 23 Martez Wilson Linebacker
96 27 Tom Johnson Defensive tackle
97 29 Jeff Charleston Defensive end
98 26 Sedrick Ellis Defensive tackle
99 31 Aubrayo Franklin Defensive tackle
25 Nick Howell Guard
24 Jeremiah Hunter Linebacker
25 Cordelius Parks Defensive back
25 Phil Trautwein Offensive tackle
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Head coach of the New Orleans Saints

Sean Payton
Sean Payton
Age:48
Also known as:Patrick Sean Payton

Patrick Sean Payton is the current head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. Payton was a quarterback at Naperville Central High School and Eastern Illinois University and played professionally in 1987 and 1988. He began his coaching career as offensive assistant for San Diego State University football and had several assistant coaching positions in collegiate and NFL teams. From 2003 to 2005, Payton worked as...
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Home field of the New Orleans Saints

Louisiana Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
Location:New Orleans
Opened:August 3, 1975
Seating capacity:72,003

The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Plans were drawn up in 1967 by the New Orleans modernist architectural firm of...
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Owners of the New Orleans Saints

Tom Benson
Tom Benson

See also Tom Benson and Tom Benson for the Northern Ireland Unionist. Tom Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints. He is currently the owner of several automobile dealerships in the Greater New Orleans and San Antonio areas. Benson became wealthy by investing profits from his automobile...
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Rita Benson LeBlanc
Rita Benson LeBlanc

Rita Benson LeBlanc is part-owner and Executive Vice President of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. She is the granddaughter of Tom Benson, the principal owner of the Saints. Born in Houma, Louisiana when her family lived in nearby Cut Off, she was raised on a ranch near...
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Hometown of the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans
New Orleans
Population:17,242

New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz, a major US port city, important in river transshipment, naval logistics, and the illegal drug trade. New Orleans is located at the mouth of the Mississipi River, just south of where the river splits off into Lake Pontchartrain, which forms the northern city...
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Teams in the same conference as the New Orleans Saints

Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division...
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Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team whose team facilities are headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They...
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New York Giants
New York Giants

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area....
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Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    In addition to the New Orleans Saints, which football teams are in the National Football Conference?
  • A:
    The Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles are also in this conference.
  • Q:
    Who has played the role of head coach for the New Orleans Saints football team?
  • A:
    Sean Payton is the team's head coach. Some of the team's past coaches include Tom Fears, J.D. Roberts, John North and Ernie Hefferle.
  • Q:
    Where are the New Orleans Saints based and at what facility do they play their home games?
  • A:
    The Louisiana Superdome is where football games are hosted by the New Orleans Saints football team.
  • Q:
    Who owns the New Orleans Saints sports franchise?
  • A:
    The person who owns this football team is Tom Benson.
  • Q:
    In which National Football League division are the New Orleans Saints included?
  • A:
    The team is included in the NFC South division.
  • Q:
    Which players did the New Orleans Saints football team recruit?
  • A:
    The list of players drafted include:
    - Sedrick Ellis in the 2008 NFL Draft
    - Robert Meachem in the 2007 NFL Draft
    - Reggie Bush in the 2006 NFL Draft
    - Jammal Brown in the 2005 NFL Draft
    - Will Smith in the 2004 NFL Draft
    - Johnathan Sullivan in the 2003 NFL Draft
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Awards & Accolades

  • Super Bowl Winners
    2010

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