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Saints Remember Katrina, a Punt Block and 'Rebirth' as They Host the Falcons on Monday Night
Players and fans marked the dome’s reopening and Steve Gleason’s iconic block as the Saints prepared to face Atlanta.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, the New Orleans Saints host the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome, marking the 20th anniversary of their historic return following Hurricane Katrina.
- Known as the "Domecoming," the 2006 game is best remembered for Steve Gleason's block of the opening punt, which helped reopen the stadium after the storm's devastation.
- Saints coach Kellen Moore educated players about this history, emphasizing the "unique connection between our city and our football team," noting they are "very much tied together."
- Gleason, who has been living with ALS for over a decade, will attend as an honored guest alongside Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, who led the 2006 triumph 23-3.
- Football serves as a "beacon of hope" for New Orleans, Saints safety Justin Reid said, transcending socioeconomic status and bringing the city together in meaningful ways.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan's first exposure to the epic displacement caused by Hurricane Katrina occurred when a group of new students from New Orleans
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan’s first exposure to the epic displacement caused by Hurricane Katrina occurred when a group of new students from New Orleans arrived at his high school in the
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