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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; In May, the New Orleans Saints made a classy gesture when they announced they had signed Devon Walker -- a Tulane safety who was paralyzed from the neck down after colliding with a teammate during a 2012 game. Back then, ...
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08-06-2014, 09:09 PM | #1 |
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Go team: Saints include paralyzed safety Devon Walker in media guide
In May, the New Orleans Saints made a classy gesture when they announced they had signed Devon Walker -- a Tulane safety who was paralyzed from the neck down after colliding with a teammate during a 2012 game.
Back then, Saints coach Sean Peyton said Walker, who graduated from the New Orleans university with a degree in cell and molecular biology, "is not only an inspiration to his coaches and teammates at Tulane, but to all of us. Devon's character, determination, intelligence and work ethic are everything that we look for in a New Orleans Saint when we sign a player. This is the least we can do to recognize Devon and these attributes that we Go team: Saints include paralyzed safety Devon Walker in media guide | FOX Sports |
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Re: Go team: Saints include paralyzed safety Devon Walker in media guide
That's just freakin' awesome
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Re: Go team: Saints include paralyzed safety Devon Walker in media guide
Cell and molecular biology! Very impressive young man.
I hope Devone is an inspiration to others. Good on the Saints for recognizing him. |
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Re: Go team: Saints include paralyzed safety Devon Walker in media guide
This is a franchise that has a heart.
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