Saints owner gives $250,000 to build Bourbon Street memorial

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints, presented a $250,000 check on Tuesday morning, November 3. The donation is intended to help build a permanent memorial for the victims of the 2025 New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street.

The funds were given to The Fourteens Foundation at the United Way Resiliency Center. This money will support the creation of a dedicated space to honor those who died and to assist surviving families. Benson described the event as horrible and said she is praying for the victims.

During the visit, Benson also addressed the Saints' recent performance abroad. The team lost 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game held in Paris. Following that loss, head coach Kellen Moore fired offensive run coordinator T.J. Paganetti.

Benson did not directly critique the coaching change. Instead, she stated that the players are trying their best and that the team will look at what needs to change at the end of the season. She expressed confidence that the squad will be okay despite the current struggles.

The owner said the Saints plan to return to Paris in the future. She also mentioned an interest in playing a game in Milan, Italy. However, she noted that any future international games are ultimately decided by the NFL.