Patrick Magee
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Sports Editor for The Times-Picayune in New Orleans and The Advocate in Baton Rouge. Mississippi native.
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Every year, there are a handful of players who make a 53-man roster that hardly anyone could have seen coming before training camp began.
Changing perceptions: The 5 feel-good surprises of the Saints' initial 53-man roster
Every year, there are a handful of players who make a 53-man roster that hardly anyone could have seen coming before training camp began.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Every year, there are a handful of players who make a 53-man roster that hardly anyone could have seen coming before training camp began.
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Spencer Rattler won #Saints QB job. Now he tries to win over divided fan base
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Rod Walker: Spencer Rattler won Saints' QB job. Now he tries to win over divided fan base
Rod Walker writes that the New Orleans Saints' quarterback competition was close enough for doubters to remain no matter whether Kellen Moore had chosen Rattler or Tyler Shough.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Spencer Rattler won #Saints QB job. Now he tries to win over divided fan base
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October 22nd can’t get here soon enough for the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans have released their 2025-26 schedule. Here are 5 things to know.
October 22nd can’t get here soon enough for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
October 22nd can’t get here soon enough for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The quicker Trevor Penning's foot heals, the better off #Saints o-line will be
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Rod Walker: The quicker Trevor Penning's foot heals, the better off Saints' O-line will be
The New Orleans Saints need Trevor Penning.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The quicker Trevor Penning's foot heals, the better off #Saints o-line will be
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Increasingly in the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition, the battle seems to be centered around the adage of, 'It’s not about how you start, but how you finish.'
Saints QB observations: Spencer Rattler starts with the 1's, but that's not the whole story
Increasingly in the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition, the battle seems to be centered around the adage of, 'It’s not about how you start, but how you finish.'
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August 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Increasingly in the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition, the battle seems to be centered around the adage of, 'It’s not about how you start, but how you finish.'
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Cam Jordan didn't hold back a bit in his criticism of a former member of the Saints coaching staff.
Cam Jordan explains how frustration with staff member almost led him to leaving Saints
Cam Jordan didn't hold back a bit in his criticism of a former member of the Saints coaching staff.
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August 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cam Jordan didn't hold back a bit in his criticism of a former member of the Saints coaching staff.
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Who will be the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback? It could be Spencer Rattler OR Tyler Shough OR Jake Haener.
The Saints rank their quarterbacks on first unofficial depth chart. OR Did they?
Who will be the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback? It could be Spencer Rattler OR Tyler Shough OR Jake Haener.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Who will be the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback? It could be Spencer Rattler OR Tyler Shough OR Jake Haener.
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The competition isn’t over by any means — and rookie Tyler Shough got to run with the starters near the end of practice — but there's been a shift in how coach Kellen Moore is handing out first-team reps.
Saints QB observations: Spencer Rattler gaining momentum in starting competition
The competition isn’t over by any means — and rookie Tyler Shough got to run with the starters near the end of practice — but there's been a shift in how coach Kellen Moore is handing out first-team reps.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The competition isn’t over by any means — and rookie Tyler Shough got to run with the starters near the end of practice — but there's been a shift in how coach Kellen Moore is handing out first-team reps.
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Broke down everything we've seen so far from LSU on the latest pod
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August 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Broke down everything we've seen so far from LSU on the latest pod
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📺: youtube.com/watch?v=X1Tv...
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📺: youtube.com/watch?v=X1Tv...
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Today's practice report covers a sharper day of offense than the one LSU turned in on Saturday, more disruptive Harold Perkins plays and some clarity in the offensive line competitions:
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LSU camp observations: Garrett Nussmeier commands another sharp day of offense
Here's everything we saw from LSU football's fifth preseason practice, the last session before the pads go on.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today's practice report covers a sharper day of offense than the one LSU turned in on Saturday, more disruptive Harold Perkins plays and some clarity in the offensive line competitions:
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LSU coach Brian Kelly likes what he's seeing out of a newcomer during camp.
Brian Kelly names an LSU transfer who has stood out through the first week of practice
LSU coach Brian Kelly likes what he's seeing out of a newcomer during camp.
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August 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
LSU coach Brian Kelly likes what he's seeing out of a newcomer during camp.
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LSU WR Aaron Anderson had some work done for inflammation in his left knee, Brian Kelly told me. After missing the last three practices, he's expected to return Wednesday.
"We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
"We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
Brian Kelly updates the status of a starting LSU wide receiver who has missed practice
Here's the latest on the status of an injured LSU wide receiver.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
LSU WR Aaron Anderson had some work done for inflammation in his left knee, Brian Kelly told me. After missing the last three practices, he's expected to return Wednesday.
"We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
"We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
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Southerern football star defensive end Ckelby Givens is listed on the preseason watchlists for two national awards.
Southern football’s Ckelby Givens mentioned on 2 preseason national award watchlists
Southerern football star defensive end Ckelby Givens is listed on the preseason watchlists for two national awards.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Southerern football star defensive end Ckelby Givens is listed on the preseason watchlists for two national awards.
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Here's everything we learned from LSU football's first practice of preseason camp.
LSU camp observations: Garrett Nussmeier's explosive offense picks up where it left off
Here's everything we learned from LSU football's first practice of preseason camp.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Here's everything we learned from LSU football's first practice of preseason camp.
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Nic Anderson was limited as LSU opened camp. He had to clear concussion protocol after the car accident, Brian Kelly said. Should be a full participant tomorrow.
LSU WR Nic Anderson was in a car accident Friday night and needed medical treatment, Brian Kelly told me, but he's expected to practice at the start of camp.
July 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Nic Anderson was limited as LSU opened camp. He had to clear concussion protocol after the car accident, Brian Kelly said. Should be a full participant tomorrow.
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Alvin Kamara is so good that we don’t really post about it when he does something in camp. We just expect it from him.
July 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Alvin Kamara is so good that we don’t really post about it when he does something in camp. We just expect it from him.
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'Fall practice' may be a misnomer in sticky, steamy July, but it is here. And it's time for the LSU football team to show if it's championship worthy in 2025.
Scott Rabalais: 'Fall practice' is finally here. It's time to see what LSU has got.
'Fall practice' may be a misnomer in sticky, steamy July, but it is here. And it's time for the LSU football team to show if it's championship worthy in 2025.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'Fall practice' may be a misnomer in sticky, steamy July, but it is here. And it's time for the LSU football team to show if it's championship worthy in 2025.
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The Tigers' leading returning scorer is a 2026 WNBA Draft projected first round pick.
LSU star Flau'jae Johnson shares why she's done doing interviews. 'That was messy.'
The Tigers' leading returning scorer is a 2026 WNBA Draft projected first round pick.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Tigers' leading returning scorer is a 2026 WNBA Draft projected first round pick.
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Noah Fant’s visit will be today, Kellen Moore says.
July 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Noah Fant’s visit will be today, Kellen Moore says.
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The Saints are reportedly hosting free agent tight end Noah Fant on a visit. Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, was recently released by the Seattle Seahawks.
The Saints are reportedly hosting a former 1st round tight end on a free agent visit
The Saints are reportedly hosting free agent tight end Noah Fant on a visit. Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, was recently released by the Seattle Seahawks.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Saints are reportedly hosting free agent tight end Noah Fant on a visit. Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, was recently released by the Seattle Seahawks.
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There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.
Scott Rabalais: The legend of the Honey Badger, Tyrann Mathieu, left mark on LSU football
There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.
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The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
Tyrann Mathieu unexpectedly announces retirement right before Saints training camp
The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
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All these months later, Tyler Shough still chuckles at the thought of his dog’s reaction on draft night. There were the quarterback and his family, ecstatic after the New Orleans
Meet Murphy: How Tyler Shough's golden retriever helped the Saints QB overcome adversity
All these months later, Tyler Shough still chuckles at the thought of his dog’s reaction on draft night. There were the quarterback and his family, ecstatic after the New Orleans
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July 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
All these months later, Tyler Shough still chuckles at the thought of his dog’s reaction on draft night. There were the quarterback and his family, ecstatic after the New Orleans