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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 5, 2026 06:58 PM ET

Saints' Superdome return recalled 20 years after Katrina

Beisner details devastation, aftermath role

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20 years later, the return to the Superdome remains one of the most surreal moments. @MichelleBeisner detailed the sto Via @espn on X

What happened: Twenty years after New Orleans returned to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, ESPN revisited the devastation and the franchise's role in the recovery. Michelle Beisner reported the account of that period and its aftermath.

Why it matters: The 2006 reopening became a civic marker for New Orleans beyond football. Two decades on, the anniversary keeps that recovery role in current conversation around the Saints.

What to watch: Anniversary commemorations continue around the 20-year mark.

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  • @espn 
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