Monday’s free agent visits and tryouts, according to league sources.

While Saints fans protested the coach’s season-long suspension Sunday, Jimmy Buffett and his loyal fans threw their support behind Sean Payton, who accepted an invitation on stage to play the bongos (the word “play” being used loosely here).

Cornerback Josh Robinson attracted team reps to Central Florida’s pro day, and QB Chandler Harnish made the most of his chance to show off for scouts at Northern Illinois.

The Saints said Monday that head coach Sean Payton is on his way to the NFL Annual Meeting.

Former Saints CB Tracy Porter has agreed to terms with the Broncos on a one-year deal, according to a league source.

Veteran DT Brodrick Bunkley and the Saints have agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal with $9 million fully guaranteed, according to a league source.

Free-agent DL Brodrick Bunkley visited the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday night, though the Denver Broncos are working hard to retain him, according to league sources.

Tracy Porter is scheduling a visit with the Titans, according to a league source.

Free-agent LB Curtis Lofton will visit the Saints this weekend, according to a league source.

The Saints are showing interest in former Falcons LB Curtis Lofton, according to league sources.

Ex-Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Grubbs has agreed to a five-year, $36 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, league sources said Thursday.

After Carl Nicks agreed to a huge deal with the Bucs on Tuesday, the Ravens’ challenge to re-sign guard Ben Grubbs might have gotten even tougher.

The New Orleans Saints, preparing to lose free-agent All-Pro guard Carl Nicks, are making a strong push for Ravens guard Ben Grubbs, according to league sources.

The Saints’ signing of Marques Colston on Tuesday provides a dangling carrot to quarterback Drew Brees.

The Saints and Marques Colston have agreed to a new five-year deal, a move that makes sense for both sides.