NFL Pledges $1M in Hurricane Ida Relief to Saints' Gulf Coast Renewal Fund

The NFL is joining in the Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.

On Wednesday, the league announced it is donating $1 million to the New Orleans Saints Gulf Coast Renewal Fund through the NFL Foundation.

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"Over the next few weeks, the NFL Foundation will work in tandem with the New Orleans Saints to identify nonprofit organizations who will address the immediate needs of those impacted throughout Louisiana," the NFL's statement read.

The league's donation matches pledges previously announced by Saints owner Gayle Benson and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.