New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson issued her strongest public endorsement yet of general manager Mickey Loomis , calling demands for her to fire the football team’s longtime executive "ridiculous."

During an exclusive interview with The Times-Picayune Thursday, Benson strongly backed the Saints’ embattled GM, saying she holds him in "high esteem" and is "pleased" with his work.

"It may not be what the fans want to hear, but as far as firing Mickey Loomis, that’s ridiculous," Benson said. "(He) does a great job."

Loomis has become a lightning rod of fan criticism in the wake of the team’s slow start to the 2025 season. The team’s 1-8 start was the franchise’s worst since 1980. At 2-8, the Saints are tied with the New York Giants for the worst record in the NFC.

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