John
LightNews LightNews
banner
johnsigler.bsky.social
John
@johnsigler.bsky.social
540 followers 400 following 3.5K posts
Sig is fine. Managing editor and lead Saints writer of USA Today SMG’s Saints Wire.
Posts Replies Media Videos
johnsigler.bsky.social
Brandin Cooks has chosen his new team. After the New Orleans Saints granted his request to cut him, Cooks has landed with an AFC Super Bowl favorite.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
After Saints granted his release, Brandin Cooks chooses his new team
Brandin Cooks has chosen his new team. After the New Orleans Saints granted his request to cut him, Cooks has landed with an AFC Super Bowl favorite.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
This is my 1,100th article for Saints Wire in 2025. Pretty cool
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
The New Orleans Saints announced a long list of midweek roster moves, making Blake Grupe's release official and shaking up their practice squad.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
New Orleans Saints announce a long list of midweek roster moves
The New Orleans Saints announced a long list of midweek roster moves, making Blake Grupe's release official and shaking up their practice squad.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Bills own two seventh rounders this year and each of their Day 3 picks in the next three drafts. Comical that Mickey Loomis couldn't/wouldn't trade Brandin Cooks. Now to see if a tampering investigation costs the Saints a pick for fudging with that "poison pill" in Cooks contract
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
The Saints have run 32 plays in the red zone since naming Tyler Shough their starting quarterback. He's only thrown 7 times.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Who is Cade York? Get to know the New Orleans Saints' new field goal kicker after the team moved on from Blake Grupe.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Who is Cade York? Get to know the New Orleans Saints' new kicker
Who is Cade York? Get to know the New Orleans Saints' new field goal kicker after the team moved on from Blake Grupe.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
After cutting Brandin Cooks and Blake Grupe, the Saints' remaining team captains include:

Justin Reid
Alvin Kamara
Zach Wood
Demario Davis
Cameron Jordan

Of course there's Erik McCoy on injured reserve, too.
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Expect a lot of procedural roster moves this week. After waiving Blake Grupe and signing both Cade York and Samori Toure to their practice squad, the Saints are at 51/53 roster spots and 19/17 PS spots. Barry Wesley should be activated from injured reserve soon, too.
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Change was needed after Blake Grupe missed eight field goals before Thanksgiving. The New Orleans Saints are moving in a new direction at kicker.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Breaking: New Orleans Saints release struggling kicker Blake Grupe
Change was needed after Blake Grupe missed eight field goals before Thanksgiving. The New Orleans Saints are moving in a new direction at kicker.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
The New Orleans Saints made a decision after Tuesday's high-profile free agent tryouts, signing a new kicker to compete for the job this Sunday.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Saints add a new kicker after high-profile free agent tryouts
The New Orleans Saints made a decision after Tuesday's high-profile free agent tryouts, signing a new kicker to compete for the job this Sunday.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
The New Orleans Saints tried out multiple free agents on Tuesday. One of them, former Green Bay Packers draft pick Samori Toure, is signing with them.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Saints sign former Packers wide receiver after free agent tryouts
The New Orleans Saints tried out multiple free agents on Tuesday. One of them, former Green Bay Packers draft pick Samori Toure, is signing with them.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Alright let's see what kind of BS Fujimoto cooked up for us this week.
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Drew Brees and Jahri Evans cleared a major hurdle on their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the latest on the New Orleans Saints legends.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Drew Brees, Jahri Evans clear major hurdle on Hall of Fame campaign
Drew Brees and Jahri Evans cleared a major hurdle on their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's the latest on the New Orleans Saints legends.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
It took longer than anyone expected, but the Saints finally finished cutting Brandin Cooks. What comes next after he cleared waivers?
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Brandin Cooks cleared waivers. What comes next for the ex-Saints WR?
It took longer than anyone expected, but the Saints finally finished cutting Brandin Cooks. What comes next after he cleared waivers?
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Can New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis be trusted with one of the 2026 draft's top three picks? Here's the updated draft order.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
2026 NFL draft order: After Week 12, Saints projected to pick top-3
Can New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis be trusted with one of the 2026 draft's top three picks? Here's the updated draft order.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Justin Tucker was one of the NFL's worst kickers last year. Then he was suspended for 10 games. Kellen Moore's explanation for trying him out was a weak defense:
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Kellen Moore had a weak response to Saints' Justin Tucker tryout
Justin Tucker was one of the NFL's worst kickers last year. Then he was suspended for 10 games. Kellen Moore's explanation for trying him out was weak
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Yes, there are better free agent kickers out there than Justin Tucker. Rodrigo Blankenship went 21-of-22 this spring and couldn't get a call from the Saints?
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Why isn't Rodrigo Blankenship part of Saints' free agent tryout?
Yes, there are better free agent kickers out there than Justin Tucker. Rodrigo Blankenship went 21-of-22 this spring and couldn't get a call?
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Alvin Kamara dodged a major knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, but he may still miss time recovering from an MCL sprain. Either way, it's clear the Saints need more juice at running back.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara avoided major knee injury, but could miss time
Alvin Kamara dodged a major knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, but he may still miss time recovering from an MCL sprain.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Coming off his worst season as a pro and a 10-game suspension, 36-year old ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is set to try out for the Saints.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Disgraced former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to try out for Saints
Coming off his worst year and a 10-game suspension, 36-year old ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is set to try out for the Saints.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Not much went right, but a lot went wrong. Here's the bottom line from the Saints' loss to the Falcons: Is Kellen Moore the right coach for this team?
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Instant analysis: A lot went wrong in Saints' Week 12 loss to Falcons
Not much went right, but a lot went wrong. Here's the bottom line from the Saints' loss to the Falcons: Is Kellen Moore the right coach for this team?
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me eight times, well, here's enough money so you and the next four generations of your bloodline will never want for anything
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Here's how far apart Blake Grupe's field goal hit rate has been from the league average each year.

2023: -4.8
2024: 3.1
2025: -15.3
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
johnsigler.bsky.social
Saints were not eliminated from the playoffs today, but that threat is drawing closer. This will be the 8th time in 8 years without Sean Payton coaching his team that Mickey Loomis failed to guide them to the playoffs. Where is the accountability?
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
johnsigler.bsky.social
The Saints have lost games by 44-13, 23-3, and 34-10 this year, but getting thumped by a bad Falcons team might be the most deflating loss of all. It's time to recalibrate our expectations.
saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Saints must question everything after embarrassing loss to Falcons
The Saints have lost games by 44-13, 23-3, and 34-10 this year, but getting thumped by a bad Falcons team might be the most deflating loss of all.
saintswire.usatoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
johnsigler.bsky.social
We're 11 games in and there isn't anything Kellen Moore does well. He's a bad play caller. Isn't a disciplinarian. Uncharismatic on the sideline. Maybe he can develop a QB into someone who can win once every three to six games? There's so little reason to feel optimism right now.
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM