NEW YORK — Paul Tagliabue , who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure. He was 84.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tagliabue’s family informed the league of his death in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Tagliabue played a large role in making sure the Saints stayed in New Orleans following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

"I was deeply saddened today to learn of Paul Tagliabue's passing," Saints owner Gayle Benson said in a statement Sunday . "Paul had an unprecedented vision and tireless spirit as NFL Commissioner from 1989-2006, which spurred an enormous growth period for the National Football League. His efforts played a key role in th

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