STATEMENT FROM NEW ORLEANS SAINTS OWNER TOM BENSON

The entire New Orleans Saints organization would like to extend its prayers and best wishes to all of our fans throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South region. We are currently working with the NFL and expect to be in a position shortly to announce the sites for our remaining 2005 home schedule.

I have expressed my desire to the NFL to play games in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the extent circumstances allow.

Saints ticket holders unable to attend home games, wherever played, should also be assured that they will be permitted to request refunds. Specifics of the refund policy will be publicized in the upcoming days.

The New Orleans Saints look forward to the start of the NFL regular season this Sunday and to having the Club be a source of pride and joy in these difficult days.

As we move forward together, the Saints look forward to serving as a leader in the rebuilding and revitalization of our great community.

Towards this effort, the Saints have established the “New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund”. Further information for those individuals/companies interested in contributing will be announced shortly.