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File-This Feb. 7, 2010, file photo shows New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrating with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami. Brees, the NFL’s leader in career completions and yards passing has decided to retire after 20 NFL seasons, including his last 15 with New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Record-setting Saints QB Brees announces retirement at 42

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to his family and fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) **FILE**

Drew Brees, Saints quarterback, retires after 20 NFL seasons

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

AP source: Saints cut receiver Sanders, linebacker Alexander

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Saints keep safety Williams by using franchise tag

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead (6) works on placekick-holding during NFL football practice in New Orleans. The Saints have cut Morstead, who was a rookie when the franchise won its only Super Bowl and then played 11 more seasons. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)

Saints cut 12-year punter Thomas Morstead

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Confident White sets tone for rejuvenated Buccaneers defense

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen looks on during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says Nielsen has agreed in principle to become LSU’s next defensive coordinator. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, because some contractual details were still pending. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

AP sources: Saints’ Nielsen passes on LSU job, stays in NFL

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, celebrates after his interception with cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Confident Buccaneers defense reverts to form at right time

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

AP source: Saints’ Nielsen accepts LSU coordinator job

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, left, plays with his children as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speaks with Brittany Brees after an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints’ Brees exits playoffs, perhaps career, on sour note

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to his family and fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) **FILE**

Signs point to Saints entering new era in 2021

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Split verdict conviction tossed for ex-NFL star’s killer

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates after making a touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a touchdown by Alvin Kamara in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Drew Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a touchdown by Alvin Kamara in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears not sweating how they reached postseason

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore celebrates after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Kamara on COVID-19 list, could miss Saints’ playoff opener

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) hugs quarterback Drew Brees (9) after scoring his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Drew Brees also set an NFL record as the first player to ever reach 80,000 yards passing. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints look to improve playoff position vs. rival Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press