The New Orleans Saints lost a tough NFC Divisional Round match up to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, ending their season. Obviously disappointed there season is over, they received a warm welcome when they returned to New Orleans. Hundreds of fans waited at airport to greet the team.
Fans welcome the #Saints home at the airport - 1:30 am. Will post a full photo gallery soon pic.twitter.com/6mJM2luHek
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 12, 2014
The Saints have since posted the gallery of photos on the team’s official website. Quarterback Drew Brees took to Twitter to praise the fans.
Greatest fans in the world. The Who Dat Nation was waiting for us as we arrived back from Seattle. We love u pic.twitter.com/FGA6rsoD4B
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) January 12, 2014
He wasn’t the only one:
Came home to this!! Die hard fans I love being a saint @Saints #whodat #whodatnation http://t.co/mW5ee9rKQZ
— Jordan Pugh (@JordanPugh29) January 12, 2014
Appreciate all the whodats that welcomed us home at the airport!! Best fans! We love and appreciate the support! #WHODAT
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) January 12, 2014