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  1. Lance Zierlein @LanceZierlein

  2. Doctors Telling Fairley to Retire Now

    Doctors Telling Fairley to Retire Now
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    Nick Fairley

    Doctors Telling Fairley to Retire Now

    Tim Daniels
    via Bleacher Report
  3. Saints Strike a Deal with Nick Fairley💰💰💰

    The New Orleans Saints need to keep the interior of their defensive line intact. Fairley and Sheldon Rankins should be effective in stopping the run and pressuring the pocket.

    Report: Saints Re-Sign DT Fairley to 4-Yr/$30M
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    Nick Fairley

    Report: Saints Re-Sign DT Fairley to 4-Yr/$30M

    The New Orleans Saints need to keep the interior of their defensive line intact. Fairley and Sheldon Rankins should be effective in stopping the run and pressuring the pocket.

    Mike Chiari
    via Bleacher Report
  4. Listen: Fairley's Big 2016 Season Pay Dividends This Offseason?

    Listen: Fairley's Big 2016 Season Pay Dividends This Offseason?
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    Nick Fairley

    Listen: Fairley's Big 2016 Season Pay Dividends This Offseason?

    Vsporto
    via Vsporto
  5. Fairley's Career Year Should Boost Free-Agency Price

    Fairley's Career Year Should Boost Free-Agency Price
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    Nick Fairley

    Fairley's Career Year Should Boost Free-Agency Price

    Mike Triplett
    via ESPN.com
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  38. Josh Katzenstein @jkatzenstein

  39. Eric Edholm @Eric_Edholm

    Reports: #Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley being tested for potentially concerning heart condition… https://t.co/qqA6e16flD

  40. Jennifer Hale @JenHale504

    Fairley is coming off the most productive season of his career. Just re-signed a 4-year deal to stay in Nola.

  41. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Payton said he wants to make sure Fairley is playing with full confidence with his heart.

  42. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Mark Ingram, Nick Fairley not practicing today. Willie Snead went through individuals. Te'o saw time in 7 on 7s.

  43. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Report: Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley has a career-threatening heart condition https://t.co/MgebCHOsl3

  44. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

    Nick Fairley was seen by a doc who asked for full tests. He complied. More info is better. Nothing final yet. But he played 7 years with it.

  45. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Drew Brees says team is praying for Nick Fairley, hope he's OK first, and then that he's able to come back and play

  46. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

    #Saints DL Nick Fairley had a heart condition that came up in his pre-draft physical. The one being checked out & tested now is the same one

  47. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    Podcast: Trying to figure out the Fairley situation and breaking down the second OTA https://t.co/EBPVrAXfDG

  48. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    Source tells @JosinaAnderson #Saints Nick Fairley has undergone new medical evaluation that includes testing of pre… https://t.co/qFYdkczxiK

  49. Lyons Yellin @LyonsYellin

    Saints coach sean Payton on Fairley: 1st opinion from doc said he should never play again. 2nd opinion differed & has sought 3rd. Waiting

  50. Lyons Yellin @LyonsYellin

    #Saints Mark Ingram, Nick Fairley, Josh Hill not at practice.Vonn Bell did not participate,but was present. He's recovering from an injury.

  51. Pro Football Rumors @pfrumors

    Saints DT Nick Fairley has a heart condition, and it could jeopardize his career: https://t.co/zHmA9cJlYc

  52. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Nick Fairley absent from Saints OTAs Thursday; Mark Ingram, Willie Snead present but sitting https://t.co/FriVbaCfME

  53. Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

    Saints DT Nick Fairley getting third opinion on heart issue that has kept him out of OTAs https://t.co/Z3jVcVTSOv https://t.co/MnHPPjwAy0

  54. Michael Rothstein @mikerothstein

    This was a fuller answer from Saints coach Sean Payton on former #Lions DT Nick Fairley. https://t.co/ZuQhLrbKiR

  55. Shutdown Corner @YahooSportsNFL

    Some potentially concerning news for Nick Fairley and the New Orleans Saints https://t.co/8bus96zvAY

  56. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Story: Nick Fairley seeking 3rd opinion on heart after doctors differ on playing future https://t.co/8MyxJOIFO5 https://t.co/n13tvRXiHP

  57. Eric Edholm @Eric_Edholm

    #Saints' Nick Fairley told not to play football by one doctor b/c of heart problem, and he's awaiting a 3rd opinion… https://t.co/SGK2fQchii

  58. John DeShazier @JohnDeShazier

    Thorough update provided by @SeanPayton on DT Nick Fairley, who's seeking a 3rd medical opinion on whether he can resume play.

  59. Sporting News NFL @sn_nfl

    Saints' Nick Fairley waiting on third opinion on heart condition before deciding NFL future https://t.co/0XRLS8QM71 https://t.co/7jf3aqF76L

  60. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    David Onyemata says Nick Fairley was in New Orleans early in the offseason program

  61. Lyons Yellin @LyonsYellin

    Payton says w Fairley something changed with his preexisting heart condition. They flagged it during physical & recommend he see specialist

  62. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Nick Fairley waiting on third opinion regarding heart condition https://t.co/SP37meYgkC

  63. SiriusXM NFL Radio @SiriusXMNFL

    Nick Fairley update in New Orleans. #Saints https://t.co/saKxyMZy3a

  64. Shutdown Corner @ShutdownCorner

    Some potentially concerning news for Nick Fairley and the New Orleans Saints https://t.co/8bus96zvAY

  65. AP NFL @AP_NFL

    Saints coach: Physician advises DL Nick Fairley to give up football @brettmartel https://t.co/a6g6oWIcbv

  66. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    #Saints 'hopeful, yet guarded' as Nick Fairley gets 3rd opinion on heart issue https://t.co/4uqF82OmcB

  67. Pro Football Weekly @PFWeekly

    #Saints coach Sean Payton: Physician advises Nick Fairley to give up football: https://t.co/qkpu65jyS9

  68. Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo

    Just mentioned on air: Nick Fairley only got half of his $8m signing bonus so far. Another $4m due 6/15. Saints hoping for clarity first.

  69. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Sophomore spotlight falls on Sheldon Rankins, David Onyemata with Saints facing Nick Fairley uncertainty https://t.co/flj9UVsFsb

  70. Pro Football Rumors @pfrumors

    Will #Saints DT Nick Fairley continue playing? The latest: https://t.co/Mbo3FdZpWb https://t.co/YkwKIyzDS1

  71. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    Podcast: Breaking down the final OTA and further evaluating the Nick Fairley situation https://t.co/LTjUrg21NE

  72. Pro Football Rumors @pfrumors

    Nick Fairley is awaiting a third opinion that could determine his football future: https://t.co/Mbo3Feh1kL

  73. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Dat Chat Podcast rewind: Nick Fairley and the Saints wrap up OTAs https://t.co/isgf4Qg4Uq

  74. Josh Katzenstein @jkatzenstein

    Saints DT Sheldon Rankins dedicated his first sack of the season to Nick Fairley on Sunday. https://t.co/bG7WLgboXw https://t.co/fnP3NhKA7o

  75. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    For those asking about Fairley … My understanding is the situation is the same as it was — unsettled.

  76. Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

    Updated: With Saints DT Nick Fairley being placed on reserve/non-football injury, he's now out for 2017. Officially. NFL time could be over.

  77. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    Sean Payton said no update with Nick Fairley's situation yet but expects to review all opinions, discuss with Fairley and agent soon.

  78. Lyons Yellin @LyonsYellin

    Saints confirm Nick Fairley has been placed on the non-football injury list, meaning he will not play on 2017.

  79. Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

    Saints place Nick Fairley on season-ending reserve/non-football injury list https://t.co/mXiWJz1oXW https://t.co/AMijQ3gSv5

  80. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    No decisions made on Nick Fairley yet, Sean Payton says https://t.co/f5MIGGNxYv

  81. Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

    Saints placed Nick Fairley on reserve/non-football-injury with his heart condition, per source, a sign he's not playing this year.

  82. Sports Illustrated @SInow

    Saints DT Nick Fairley has been ruled out for 2017 with a heart condition https://t.co/4nrl9m73E6

  83. Pat Kirwan @PatKirwanRFN

    Saints have to replace 30t,6 1/2 sks,22 hits on the QB & 9 TFL now that Nick Fairley is out with heart issues

  84. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    No Nick Fairley or Dannell Ellerbe today. No Josh Hill. No Hooman today too.

  85. Sporting News NFL @sn_nfl

    Saints place Nick Fairley on NFI list with heart condition https://t.co/2gNWT3n2yR https://t.co/zQsRGbM4ur

  86. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

    The #Saints have placed DT Nick Fairley on the reserve/non-football injury list. His season is over with the heart issue.

  87. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    Nick Fairley has been placed on reserve NFI per source

  88. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Payton said no update on Nick Fairley. Said he should have something pretty soon.

  89. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Saints place Nick Fairley on non-football illness list https://t.co/8pbGK35LhC

  90. Lyons Yellin @LyonsYellin

    Saints confirm Nick Fairley has been placed on the non-football illness list, meaning he will not play on 2017.

  91. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

    As Nick Fairley gets tests… some depth on the defensive line https://t.co/vntDVD5PYn

  92. Ray Rodgers @ColtsReporter

    Nick Fairley was a guy the Colts targeted hard in 2015. Reports at the time were the team offered twice the guarant… https://t.co/c6ka1v0Gei

  93. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Nothing new on Fairley, Payton says

  94. Deadspin @Deadspin

    Saints lineman Nick Fairley out for the year with heart condition: https://t.co/ngs7HJaG4H https://t.co/Yg0Iz1H9PP

  95. Kyle Meinke @kmeinke

    1st- and 2nd-round picks now out from the Mayhew era: Pettigrew, Delmas, Suh, Best, Fairley, Young, Leshoure, Reiff, Broyles, KVN, Tomlinson

  96. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Sean Payton will "never say never" on possible Nick Fairley return, but believes condition won't improve https://t.co/lQxCs0SVgl

  97. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    My #Saints roster rank continues with late bloomers Ted Ginn Jr., Nick Fairley https://t.co/fLyLGKs3Q2

  98. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    News story: #Saints' DT Nick Fairley out for 2017 due to heart issue https://t.co/19rXM9QjG0

  99. NFL @NFL

    Nick Fairley will miss the 2017 season. Tough news for @Nick_Fairley251 and the @Saints: https://t.co/hu3rtr4tQU https://t.co/ondhWuiDZD

  100. Herbie Teope @HerbieTeope

    Via @jkatzenstein, Saints' Nick Fairley unlikely to play football again, but Sean Payton says never say never https://t.co/jzZEiM0Auh

  101. SportsCenter @SportsCenter

    At least one specialist has suggested Saints DT Nick Fairley should no longer play football due to a heart issue. https://t.co/gQeTtx77GN

  102. John DeShazier @JohnDeShazier

    Payton: we've prepared ourselves for Nick Fairley not playing this season. Positive thing is condition was discovered in the good way

  103. Kyle Meinke @kmeinke

    Hell, Pettigrew, Delmas, Best, Fairley, Young, Leshoure and Broyles aren't even in football right now https://t.co/nPfChATPGW

  104. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Payton says he'll never say never on Nick Fairley returning, but to his knowledge, it's not a condition that will improve over time.

  105. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    New Orleans Saints 2017 roster rankings: No. 13 Nick Fairley https://t.co/JcXZrBNfn0

  106. Pro Football Focus @PFF

    Nick Fairley ranked 1st among NFC South interior defenders in pass rushing productivity in 2016. https://t.co/uoRno8F4hK

  107. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    Losing Nick Fairley for the season was never part of the plan, but Saints need to overcome the loss https://t.co/8V3nLK6r0c @theadvocatebr

  108. Josh Katzenstein @jkatzenstein

    Dorenbos is going on the non-football injury list, second Saints player (Nick Fairley) to go on NFI with a heart issue.

  109. Joel A. Erickson @JoelAErickson

    Saints will "never say never" on possible Nick Fairley return, but team doctors believe heart condition is permanent https://t.co/MfHmFkfVM4

  110. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    How the Saints can overcome the loss of Nick Fairley https://t.co/KH4DoRAD30 via @theadvocatebr

  111. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    Column: #Saints' on-field problem-solving skills must improve with Nick Fairley out for 2017 https://t.co/z68ILkf9l7

  112. Sporting News NFL @sn_nfl

    Sean Payton: Never say never, but DT Nick Fairley unlikely to play again https://t.co/WY60g3mwO6 https://t.co/E041kI8JuL

  113. Larry Holder @LarryHolder

    From Tuesday: #Saints' on-field problem-solving skills must improve with Nick Fairley out for 2017 https://t.co/z68ILkwKcF

  114. Mike Triplett @MikeTriplett

    My take on a tough situation: Placing Nick Fairley on IR a big loss for #Saints, win for player safety https://t.co/vtB7C4bOgR

  115. Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    Nick Fairley out for 2017 season with heart condition, career remains in jeopardy https://t.co/TSdGOuimLh https://t.co/E3zAPMOtxY

  116. AP NFL @AP_NFL

    Saints' Fairley ruled out for 2017 because of heart symptoms. @brettmartel https://t.co/htt6cb8jbQ

  117. Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

    PODCAST! Heroes talk Saints placing Nick Fairley on NFI + Cam throwing for the first time since surgery + more… https://t.co/4aFwCLWE7O

  118. Nick Underhill @nick_underhill

    I think the Saints are missing Nick Fairley, too. Brady was able to step up into the pocket despite the DEs creating some pressure.

  119. NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL

    Saints' Nick Fairley was placed on season-ending IR Monday, and his career may be in jeopardy due to a heart issue. https://t.co/QoL3OixgBe

  120. ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk

    Mickey Loomis on Nick Fairley: This has been difficult https://t.co/NKxAtljonX

  121. Les Bowen @LesBowen

    Saints lost Nick Fairley to a serious heart issue in June, I'm told they did extra testing of Dorenbos. who was tho… https://t.co/3WYC4QJwVo