New Orleans Saints training camp: A fan’s guide
By John Hendrix
It’s finally here! It’s as real as it gets, as the New Orleans Saints start training camp practice sessions at The Greenbrier on Thursday.
The black and gold will hold 22 total practices open to the public between The Greenbrier in West Virginia and their Metairie practice facility on Airline Drive. Thursday’s action is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m, and will have players in jerseys for the first two practices. Padded practices will start on Saturday.
Additionally, the New Orleans Saints will participate in joint practices with the New England Patriots on August 9 and 10 (Tuesday and Wednesday), and will travel to Houston for joint practices with the Texans on August 18 and 19 (Thursday and Friday).
Four practices will be held in Metairie, Louisiana starting on Monday, August 22 as the team returns home to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fans wishing to attend these sessions should know that there’s no charge to see the Saints practice, and you should take advantage of it assuming the weather permits it. You’re able to get player autographs and photos.
The full schedule can be viewed via the New Orleans Saints website.
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Preseason Schedule
- Week 1 (Thursday, August 11): at New England Patriots – 6:30 p.m. CST (FOX)
- Week 2 (Saturday, August 20): at Houston Texans – 7:00 p.m. CST (FOX)
- Week 3 (Friday, August 26): Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:00 p.m. CST (FOX)
- Week 4 (Thursday, September 1): Baltimore Ravens – 7:00 p.m. CST (FOX)
Training Camp roster previews
- Quarterbacks
- Running Backs
- Wide Receivers
- Tight Ends
- Offensive Line
- Defensive Line
- Linebackers
- Cornerbacks
- Safeties
- Special Teams
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