 From 1986 – former USFL standout linebacker Vaughan Johnson joined the New Orleans Saints along with 10 other former USFL players. He would remain with the Saints until 1993 forming one of the the most dominating linebacking corps in NFL History. The Dome Patrol, as this corps was affectionately known, would help bring the New Orleans Saints 4 playoff appearances over the next 6 seasons.
I've been following the Saints since a kid in the 70s watching the likes of Archie Manning and Tommy Myers.
We may not have as grandiose a history as some NFL teams, but there are scores of memories the New Orleans Saints have given to their fans and I have done my best to record them here at New Orleans Saints History.
Veteran defensive lineman Lou Cordileone gets a hit on Vikings QB Joe Kapp in 1968.
Brandin Cooks and Mark Ingram look impressive in the 2014 New Orleans Season preseason opener as the Saints win 26-24 in St. Louis.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks around the field and the locker room this summer and recognizes more new faces around him than ever before.
How much do you know about New Orleans Saints History? Here is are 12 questions about some “Firsts” in almost 50 years of New Orleans Saints Football. How many do you know or can you emember?
For our #7 Top Free Agent acquisition in Saints History, we actually have 2 choice. Both were major players during the 2009 Super Bowl season. They are Free Safety Darren Sharper and Cornerback Jabari Greer
And Now – the Worst Free Agent Signing by the New Orleans Saints – Defensive Back Jarius Byrd