Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal)

Danno · 11-12-2014, 12:59 PM

New Orleans Saints sign RB Brian Leonard - ESPN

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints signed versatile veteran running back Brian Leonard, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The team has not yet announced a corresponding roster move.

The Saints have been thin at running back with Khiry Robinson (arm) and Pierre Thomas (shoulder, rib) nursing injuries. And backup Edwin Baker was knocked out of last Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with a concussion.

Leonard, 30, has played both running back and fullback in an eight-year career spent with the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And he has been used more as a pass-catcher than a pure runner.

Leonard has 993 receiving yards and 828 rushing yards in his career with one receiving touchdown and no rushing TDs. He had 182 rushing yards and 29 catches for 179 yards with the Buccaneers last year.

Danno · 11-12-2014, 01:04 PM

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saintsfan1976 · 11-12-2014, 01:08 PM

Cut Baker?

blackangold · 11-12-2014, 01:21 PM

Not a good sign... IMO is means Robinson and Thomas are going to be out for longer than expected.

Rugby Saint II · 11-12-2014, 01:36 PM

Now I'm glad that we didn't trade Ingram.

Danno · 11-12-2014, 05:44 PM

I think Baker got hurt as well. Probably just insurance, and I've heard he plays special teams well.

Barry from MS · 11-12-2014, 05:50 PM

Leonard does play spec teams pretty well...he's a smart pick-up with our RB's hurting and Sunseri going to IR (GRRRR).

Still don't like Ramon Vargas and his twitter, though, after that Sunseri news. Vargas can cram it.

|Mitch| · 11-12-2014, 05:54 PM

Baker suffered a concussion Sunday, unsure if he'll return this week or not.

RailBoss · 11-13-2014, 03:37 AM

Leonard can catch the ball probably a good pick-up.

QBREES9 · 11-14-2014, 11:14 AM

I've always liked Leonard.

11-12-2014, 12:59 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) New Orleans Saints sign RB Brian Leonard - ESPN METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints signed versatile veteran running back Brian Leonard, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The team has not yet announced a corresponding roster move. The Saints have been thin at running back with Khiry Robinson (arm) and Pierre Thomas (shoulder, rib) nursing injuries. And backup Edwin Baker was knocked out of last Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with a concussion. Leonard, 30, has played both running back and fullback in an eight-year career spent with the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And he has been used more as a pass-catcher than a pure runner. Leonard has 993 receiving yards and 828 rushing yards in his career with one receiving touchdown and no rushing TDs. He had 182 rushing yards and 29 catches for 179 yards with the Buccaneers last year.

11-12-2014, 01:04 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Twitter UK_WhoDat likes this.

11-12-2014, 01:08 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Cut Baker?

11-12-2014, 01:21 PM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Not a good sign... IMO is means Robinson and Thomas are going to be out for longer than expected. RailBoss and Beastmode like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Now I'm glad that we didn't trade Ingram.

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11-12-2014, 05:44 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) I think Baker got hurt as well. Probably just insurance, and I've heard he plays special teams well.

11-12-2014, 05:50 PM	#7
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Leonard does play spec teams pretty well...he's a smart pick-up with our RB's hurting and Sunseri going to IR (GRRRR). Still don't like Ramon Vargas and his twitter, though, after that Sunseri news. Vargas can cram it.

11-12-2014, 05:54 PM	#8
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Baker suffered a concussion Sunday, unsure if he'll return this week or not.

11-13-2014, 03:37 AM	#9
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) Leonard can catch the ball probably a good pick-up.

11-14-2014, 11:14 AM	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Saints sign RB Brian Leonard (ex-Bengal) I've always liked Leonard. SapperSaint and hagan714 like this.

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