Saints sign two running backs

QBREES9 · 12-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Saints sign two running backs
Posted by Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune staff writer December 26, 2007 1:53PM
Categories: Saints
With tailbacks Aaron Stecker (turf toe) and Reggie Bush (knee) both questionable for Sunday's game at Chicago, the Saints signed two running backs to fill their depleted backfield - fifth-year veteran Artose Pinner and first-year pro Chris Barclay.

Pinner has bounced around the league for a little while, playing for Detroit, Minnesota and Atlanta. He has 858 career rushing yards with eight touchdowns. Barclay appeared in four games with the Tennessee Titans earlier this year.

Both Stecker and Bush did not participate in the team portion of practice Wednesday. But Saints Coach Sean Payton didn't rule either of them out.

For now, it looks like undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas will carry the bulk of the Saints' rushing load against the Bears.

12-26-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Saints sign two running backs Saints sign two running backs Posted by Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune staff writer December 26, 2007 1:53PM Categories: Saints With tailbacks Aaron Stecker (turf toe) and Reggie Bush (knee) both questionable for Sunday's game at Chicago, the Saints signed two running backs to fill their depleted backfield - fifth-year veteran Artose Pinner and first-year pro Chris Barclay. Pinner has bounced around the league for a little while, playing for Detroit, Minnesota and Atlanta. He has 858 career rushing yards with eight touchdowns. Barclay appeared in four games with the Tennessee Titans earlier this year. Both Stecker and Bush did not participate in the team portion of practice Wednesday. But Saints Coach Sean Payton didn't rule either of them out. For now, it looks like undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas will carry the bulk of the Saints' rushing load against the Bears.