 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.
Former All-Pro NFL kicker Morten Andersen will be inducted into the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor in recognition for his accomplishments both on and off the playing field during his 25 year NFL Career. He joins former Saints players Rickey Jackson, Archie Manning and William Roaf.
Hoby Brenner had 267 catches over a 13 year career while playing Tight End for the New Orleans Saints.
Tom Dempsey kicking 1 of his 4 field goals against Detroit in 1970. The last kick that day was the record 63 yarder.
The Final Official 1986 New Orleans Saints NFL Season Team Roster
Continuing with Allen Ulrich’s Worst Free Agent Signings in Saints History – at the #4 spot, signed in 1998 by Mike Ditka and never played a down for the New Orleans Saints – Linebacker Andre Royal.
2016 will mark 50 years of New Orleans Saints football. All the highs and lows we have experienced as Saints fans will be remembered. To celebrate, the Saints organization has launched Saints50.com, a very well done site full of pictures and facts from 50 years worth of NFL play. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New…