The New Orleans Saints are suddenly very thin at linebacker after the team announced Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne will be ready to return from injury by Week 1 at the earliest.

The New Orleans Saints' rebuilt linebacker group will move forward without Chris Chamberlain after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury Friday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

You should probably study up on Saints defensive lineman Martez Wilson. Why? Well, the second-year pro believes his recent position change could be the catalyst for a Hall of Fame career.

Suspended LB Jonathan Vilma continues to recover from an offseason knee procedure, while the Saints move into the minicamp phase of preparing for 2012.

The New Orleans Saints haven't been mentioned by many as a Super Bowl contender after the fallout from their "bounty" scandal. But Curtis Lofton is eyeing a championship in his first year with the team.

Saints defense learning Spagnuolo's way

New Orleans didn't have a pick in the top two rounds. So will their draft help their 2012 team at all? Gregg Rosenthal of Around the League examines.

Cam Newton was spectacular as a rookie, but does he have enough weapons around him to succeed in his second year? Elliot Harrison examines the voids remaining on each NFC South team's roster.

Here's what is sure to get lost in all the analysis and outrage following the four player suspensions handed down by the NFL Wednesday. It won't hurt the Saints much. Really.

The Saints signed former Seahawk David Hawthorne on Tuesday, the third linebacker the team has acquired this offseason. It appears the team is preparing for life without Jonathan Vilma.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

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