Jim Derry is the Publisher / Beat Writer for New Orleans Saints On SI and has hosted the Dattitude Podcast since September 2021. He is a native New Orleanian and previously worked for The Times-Picayune for 35 years, working several jobs in the news room, including covering the Saints, the NFL and sports betting. Jim also is a play-by-play broadcaster for Varsity Sports Now Louisiana, calling local high school and college games. Email: jim@jimderry.com. X: @JimDerryJr.
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The wide receiver and first-round draft pick will wear the same number he wore at Arizona State
With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to look ahead to what’s coming up the remainder of the offseason for the New Orleans Saints
David Edwards was signed in free agency, and although Saints fans were hoping RG Cesar Ruiz would be replaced, too, it ain’t happening
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Recent additions Tyree Wilson, Martin Emerson and Anfernee Jennings could become contributors on defense for New Orleans Saints
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