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FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Brees completed an NFL single-season record 74.4 percent of his passes during the just-completed regular season, surpassing his own previous NFL record of 72 percent last season. Brees has completed 67.3 percent of his passes during his 18-year pro career, also the highest such mark in NFL history.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Saints’ Brees awed teammates again with completion rate

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans. Armstead has been dealing with an ailing pectoral muscle that has sidelined him for six of the past seven games. He tried to come back in Week 16 against Pittsburgh, but didn’t make it through that game. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Saints enter playoffs thankful for their health

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate (19) celebrates with fans after the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Landover, Md. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 24-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lost in the shuffle? 7 new playoff teams since 2017

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018 file photo New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. Rankins could sit out this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 and still finish with the best single-season statistics of his career. He has been arguably New Orleans' most improved player, and his emergence has helped the Saints capture the top seed in the NFC playoffs. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, file)

Saints’ Rankins has spun, shimmied way to a breakout season

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' P.J. Williams (26) celebrates as Carolina Panthers' D.J. Moore (12) walks off the field after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Saints back on top of AP Pro32 poll; Chargers climb to No. 2

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' P.J. Williams (26) celebrates as Carolina Panthers' D.J. Moore (12) walks off the field after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Saints keep finding ways to grind out wins, stay atop NFC

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Saints’ D puts clamps on Newton in 12-9 win over Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) gets sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Bucs sputter after taking double-digit lead against Saints

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Brees leads 2nd-half comeback, Saints beat Buccaneers 28-14

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) reacts during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Armstead returned to practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, marking his first time in pads since his pectoral injury at Cincinnati in Week 10. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

Saints left tackle Armstead back at practice

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) as he passes during the second half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Brees, Saints never find rhythm as 10-game win streak ends

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) tries to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Falcons consider OL changes to find protection for QB Ryan

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks with running back Mark Ingram (22) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Looks like a mismatch: Saints offense vs Falcons defense

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold makes a diving catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

Eagles are reeling after worst loss by defending champs

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. The Saints won 48-7. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Eagles embarrassed by blowout loss to Saints

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz celebrates his touchdown catch on a pass form quarterback Carson Wentz during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles have all the motivation needed vs Saints

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith appears before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. A Louisiana appellate court is set to hear the case of Cardell Hayes, the man convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. In the appeal, Hayes’s attorneys say the judge in the case should have granted a new trial because a witness who contacted the defense a day after Hayes' conviction said he had heard two guns at the time of the shooting. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Appeals court hears case of ex-Saints star Smith’s killer

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Arlington, Texas. A person familiar with the situation says free-agent Dez Bryant and the New Orleans Saints have agreed on contract terms that will add the former Cowboys star to one of the NFL’s top offenses. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, because the roster move has not been announced. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) ** FILE **

Dez Bryant ‘received interest’ from Redskins, new report says

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person familiar with the situation says free-agent Dez Bryant and the New Orleans Saints have agreed on contract terms that will add the former Cowboys star to one of the NFL’s top offenses. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, because the roster move has not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Bryant practices with Saints, asserts he’s ‘not a bad guy.’

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press