The New Orleans Saints have applied to the state of Louisiana in order to play football within the city, according to Travers Mackel of WDSU.
The Saints are scheduled to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday it would move to Phase 3 of its protocols for reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which allows for contact sports and extends the maximum group sizes, via Will Sentell of the Advocate.
However, the city of New Orleans did not follow suit with Mayor LaToya Cantrell stating Thursday the city will remain in Phase 2, with greater restrictions.