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Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is helped onto a cart after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Chris Thompson has overcome more than just injuries

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) and defensive back Marcus Williams (43) react after stopping the Cleveland Browns on a fourth down during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. New Orleans, which visits the New York Giants this week, ranks 30th against the pass, allowing 336.7 yards passing per game. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Saints urgently aim to shore up defense against deep throws

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Disney Cruise Lines to sail from New Orleans in 2020

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) enjoys his portrait by artist Reuben Cheatem, left, during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Pelicans’ Davis keeps focus short-term, deflects speculation

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees goes over the top for the winning touchdown in overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-37 in an NFL football game, on Sunday, Sept 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Little defense to be found in Saints’ OT win over Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 8, 2017 file photo, executive producer Brad Pitt attends the premiere of Netflix's &quot;Okja&quot; in New York. Pitt's foundation has sued a New Orleans architect for defective design work that led to leaks and other flaws in homes built for residents of an area that was among the hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Brad Pitt’s foundation sues architect over New Orleans homes

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Jennifer Jones poses for a photograph in front of one of the homes in Brad Pitt's Make It Right rebuilding project in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. The Make It Right program calls for 150 homes to be built where levees broke after Hurricane Katrina, letting loose floodwaters that pushed homes off their foundations. This home was holding an open house and Jones was welcoming guests to the party. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Brad Pitt ‘Make it Right’ foundation sues New Orleans homes architect

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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees motions before starting a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Carson, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons may be a step ahead of the New Orleans Saints in each team’s search for offensive balance. That’s not enough to make Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel rest easy. The Saints have Drew Brees, and the veteran quarterback’s guile is enough to make any defensive coach lose sleep. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Falcons wary of defending Saints’ ‘maestro’ Drew Brees

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

3 charged with postal theft in New Orleans area

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This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows New Orleans bourbon bread pudding with bourbon sauce in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “Cooking At Home With Bridget and Julia.” (Daniel J. van Ackere/America's Test Kitchen via AP)

A bourbon bread pudding with a real taste of New Orleans

By AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson (52) celebrates after Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, missed a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. The Saints won 21-18. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Browns feisty even as winless streak continues vs. Saints

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, left, scores a touchdown over Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Saints narrowly prolong Browns’ winless streak 21-18

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass,during the first half of an NFL football against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ryan Fitzpatrick shines again, Buccaneers stun Eagles

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Drag racing suspected in fatal New Orleans-area crash

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Fitzpatrick, Bucs stun Saints 48-40

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints defense humbled by Buccaneers

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans. The addition of free agent Meredith and rookie Tre’Quan Smith, combined with the four-game suspension of 2017 rushing leader Mark Ingram, has set the stage for the Saints to revert to a more pass-heavy attack--if they choose. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Saints set to add Smith, Meredith to potent passing game

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Louisiana Film Trail website; state plans more

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

Tangipahoa: Litterers to pay in time as well as money

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