Saints report: Notes, quotes
--Tight end Jeremy Shockey was acquired from the Giants for second- and fifth-round draft picks in 2009

Saints report: Inside slant
Considering the Saints finished 26th in total yards allowed and 30th against the pass during their 7-9 season in 2007, most of the attention will be on the defensive side of the ball when training camp gets under way next week

Saints report: Strategy and personnel
WR Marques Colston has agreed to a three-year deal that puts him under contract through 2011

Saints sign CB Porter, release TE Johnson
The New Orleans Saints signed second-round pick Tracy Porter to a four-year contract on Friday, then released veteran tight end Eric Johnson, whose starting job was in jeopardy after the Saints traded for Jeremy Shockey earlier in the week.

Saints fans fuel McAllister's desire in return from knee surgeries
Deuce McAllister of the New Orleans Saints is trying to do what few have done before him -- be an effective running back after having reconstructive surgery on both knees.