What happened: Benson stated she is excited for New Orleans' opportunity to play in the league's inaugural Paris matchup and would love for the club to be invited. The message follows an October stretch in which Benson put the Saints front office and general manager Mickey Loomis on notice after voicing frustration with the team's performance.

Why it matters: International expansion remains a priority for ownership even as the on-field product works to gain traction in the regular season. To bolster depth, the club added wide receiver Cedric Tillman and offensive tackle Easton Kilty to the roster on Oct. 24 after activating long snapper Zach Wood the previous week.

What to watch: The Saints approach the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline as ownership continues to evaluate the front office and roster direction.