When was the last time the saints won the superbowl

The 2009 NFL season brought fans one of the best feel-good stories in the history of football. A city devastated by Hurricane Katrina and home to one of the longest-suffering fan bases ever watched in awe as Drew Brees, Sean Payton and Gregg Williams brought home the Lombardi Trophy in one of the best storybook endings ever.

Or so the world thought.

The NFL announced Friday that the New Orleans Saints ran a program to pay players a "bounty" for injuring opponents over the last three years. Administered by Williams during his tenure in New Orleans, the Saints put out a price for knocking players unconscious or causing them to be "carted" off the field.

Make no mistake:  the people hurt most by this are the players targeted by New Orleans' defense. The investigation started after the Saints defense was accused of trying to injure Kurt Warner and Brett Favre in 2009. In an era where awareness of the long-term health risks of football is at an all-time high, this type of action isn't just irresponsible. It's vicious and inexcusable.

But that's also what makes it hurt Saints fans all the more. After the horror that struck New Orleans in the days that followed 2005's devastation, the city didn't just need to rebuild buildings and streets. It needed to rebuild its soul. Winning the Super Bowl gave New Orleans renewed life when it needed it most.

Today's announcement took a bit of that away. Sure, the NFL won't strike the Saints' name from the record books. New Orleans won't return its Lombardi Trophy like Reggie Bush did with his Heisman. No one will place an asterisk next to New Orleans' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

But when people talk about that 2009 season now, this will always be a part of it. Just like Barry Bonds' home run record, or New England's Super Bowl wins, the Saints victory will always carry the stigma of being won outside the rules and spirit of the game.

The New Orleans Saints have played a total of 56 seasons. Their first season was in 1967, and their most recent season was in 2022.

Have the New Orleans Saints gone by any other names?

No, the New Orleans Saints have been known by that name since 1967.

What division do the New Orleans Saints play in?

The New Orleans Saints currently play in the South Division of the National Football Conference, aka the NFC South.

What was the best start to a Saints season?

The best start to a Saints season was the 2009 New Orleans Saints, who started the season 13-0. The second best start to a season was the 1991 New Orleans Saints, who started the season going 7-0. The third best starts to a Saints season was the 2013 New Orleans Saints and the 1993 New Orleans Saints, who both started the season at 5-0.

What was the worst start to a Saints season?

The worst start to a Saints season was the 1980 New Orleans Saints, who started the season at 0-14. The second worst start to a season was the 1967 New Orleans Saints, who started the season with 7 losses. The third worst start to a season was the 1969 New Orleans Saints, who started the season with 6 losses.

When was the last time the Saints were in the playoffs?

The New Orleans Saints last made the playoffs in 2020, when they lost the Divisional Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 14 times in their 56 seasons.

The New Orleans Saints were added to the NFL as an expansion team in 1966. The Saints had their first playoff appearance two decades after their entry into the NFL and since then they have won only one Super Bowl game. The New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl in their only appearance in 2009. Super Bowl XLIV was the first time the Saints appeared in a Super Bowl and it has been their only appearance to date. After four consecutive playoff appearances since 2017, the Saints missed out on a spot for the 2021 playoffs, ending their streak.

How many Super Bowls have the New Orleans Saints won?

The New Orleans Saints have won one Super Bowl. The Saints won Super Bowl XLIV after a stellar season. Here is a look at the Saints Super Bowl win:

XLIV: New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17 (2010)

When was the last time New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl?

The last time the Saints won the Super Bowl was in 2010. The Saints have only made it to the Super Bowl once and they won the game. The last Saints appearance was the Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints went to the playoffs with a 13-3 record and faced the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLIV took place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. The Saints won the Super Bowl 31-17 and Drew Brees (Saints quarterback) was named the Super Bowl MVP. The Saints went on to overturn a 17-13 lead by the Indianapolis Colt, with a supercharged performance from Brees, who completed 32 out of 39 attempted passes. He even scored two touchdown passes.

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl wins years: What years did the Saints go to the Super Bowl?

The Saints have won the Super Bowl once, which is also their only appearance to date. Here are the details:

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl appearances: How many Super Bowl appearances do the Saints have?

The New Orleans Saints have appeared in one Super Bowl match, which was the Super Bowl XLIV (after the 2009 season)

XLIV: Saints 31, Colts 17 (2010)

What teams did New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl against?

In their only Super Bowl appearance till now, the Saints have played Indianapolis Colts and defeated them.

When was the last time Saints were in the Super Bowl?

How many Super Bowls did the Saints go to?