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Morning Break: Saints longtime equipment manager Dan Simmons dies at 78

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, March 29

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Dan Simmons, a beloved former equipment manager for the New Orleans Saints, died Friday in his hometown of St. Louis, team officials confirmed Friday. He was 78. SEE MORE >>

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Dan Simmons died at the age of 78. Simmons a native of St. Louis and a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Navy for four years, served as the team's head equipment manager for 42 seasons. For the past 10 years following his retirement as head equipment manager, he served as an alumni/legends coordinator for the club, using his extensive contacts to continue to be a valued resource to the organization. SEE MORE >>

If it's hard to believe the Caesars Superdome this year is celebrating its 50th birthday, it's because the facility is doing its best Benjamin Button and aging in reverse. That partly explains why this year, it is one of six finalists nominated for Sports Facility of the Year in the Sports Business Journal annual awards. SEE MORE >>

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders took the stage at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards and announced that he will host a LBGTQ-friendly football combine and day of play this summer. SEE MORE >>

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that the club has agreed to terms with offensive lineman Dillon Radunz. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition. SEE MORE >>

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New Orleans Saints owner and honorary festival co-chair Gayle Benson, President Dennis Lauscha, and Saints legend Archie Manning spoke at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University on Friday, March 28, 2025. Lauscha joined a panel discussion with Jeff Duncan, Doug Thornton and Mark Romig about the history and cultural significance of the Caesars Superdome. Additionally, Manning talked about his football legacy, leadership, and career insights in a discussion moderated by his son, Cooper.

New Orleans Saints head athletic trainer Shone Gipson hosted an Athletic Trainer Lunch & Learn event for Ochsner Medical Center students which included a tour of the the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on March 27, 2025.

New Orleans Saints, Coca-Cola and tackle Josiah Ezirim donated water and spent time with youth at the Westbank Boys and Girls Club on Friday, March 28, 2025.

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