Saints re-signed C Nick Leckey. Leckey was just released last week to make room for QB Chase Daniel. He'll provide depth on the interior at guard and center.

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the New Orleans Saints have re-signed unrestricted free-agent C Nick Leckey. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Saints released C Nick Leckey. Chase Daniel has been signed off the practice squad to be the emergency quarterback, so a corresponding move had to be made. Leckey will probably be re-signed on Monday or Tuesday and Daniel will be sent back to the practice squad.Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

News: Saints kicker Garrett Hartley (ankle) was inactive for Week 10 at St. Louis. He has yet to play in a game this season.

Analysis: Hartley could end up kicking at some point, but the Saints are choosing to go with John Carney. Until that changes, he is not worth owning in Fantasy

Hartley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game in St. Louis.

Spin: Go with John Carney if you happen to be invested in the Saints' kicking game.Sun, Nov 15

Hartley (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Rams, the Saints' official site reports.

Spin: Hartley will still probably find himself on the inactive list, since the Saints have given no indications they are planning to replace John Carney.Fri, Nov 13

Leaves Week 11 Status In Doubt

Tailback Reggie Bush missed another day of practice with some swelling in his left knee, leaving his status for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay in doubt.Bush's left knee - the same one he's had multiple issues with over the past two years - apparently took a pounding on a few plays last Sunday at St. Louis, which led to some swelling and soreness that hasn't gone away.He has not been available for comment the last two days."He got his treatment early in the week, and we're just trying to see if we can get it close to 100 percent right now," HC Sean Payton said. "So we'll see where he's at tomorrow. Hopefully we can practice him tomorrow. At the same time, I don't want to set it back." (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

FF Today's Take: Pierre Thomas would likely assume Bush's touches and make an even better play than he already was this week vs. the Bucs. Amazingly, Bush hasn't seen double-digit touches in any game since the Saints' Week 5 bye and doesn't appear able to handle much more than 6-8 touches/game at this point in his career.

Thomas rushed for just 37 yards on 11 carries Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: It was a very disappointing fantasy day for owners who expected a big game from Thomas against a porous Rams' defense. While Thomas received the bulk of the carries Sunday, Reggie Bush was by far the most productive running back, scoring twice on the day, including once from three yards out. Thomas will have the opportunity to bounce back next week in Tampa Bay.Sun, Nov 15

News: Saints RB Reggie Bush led all Saints running backs with 83 yards in Week 10 at St. Louis. He ran the ball just six times, however. He also caught two passes for 15 yards and had a touchdown both rushing and receiving. Pierre Thomas rushed a team-high 11 times in the game, but got just 37 yards. Mike Bell rushed eight times for 30 yards.

Analysis: Bush did his damage in limited touches. Meanwhile, Thomas and Bell did a lot of running into the back of offensive linemen in the game and picked up limited yards. Thomas had one run for 11 yards and Bell's longest run went for 6 yards. Despite what appeared to be a breakout game for Bush, Thomas remains the top option in the running game. Week 10 was the first time in two games that Thomas went without a touchdown. He has been good for around 10-15 carries, but the yardage continues to carry. View him as a low-end No. 2 RB or solid No. 3 running back for Week 11 at Tampa Bay

Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports New Orleans Saints OG Carl Nicks will receive $335,033 from the NFLÂ's performance-based pool.

Rookie Carl Nicks has claimed the Saints' starting left guard position over Jamar Nesbit. This is a promising development for New Orleans, as Nicks has a ton of upside in the run game. At 6'5/341 he is built to be a mauler. The Saints stole Nicks in the fifth round after an off-field incident dropped his draft stock.Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune Related: Jamar Nesbit

Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints OG Jamar Nesbit has returned to the roster after serving a four-game suspension. He might not return to his starting job because of OG Carl Nicks\' solid play. Nesbit could move to center or right tackle Week 8 if OG Jahri Evans (ankle) or C Jonathan Goodwin (knee) is unable to play.

New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 31. He is listed as probable for Week 8.

New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and is expected to play in Week 8.

Saints LT Jermon Bushrod didn't allow one pressure to Giants RE Osi Umenyiora in Week 6. Football Outsiders also believes that Bushrod, hailed by Mel Kiper two years ago as the steal of the '07 draft, is already better than usual Saints left tackle Jammal Brown. Bushrod's swift development has been one of the unsung stories for the 5-0 Saints. He is slated for restricted free agency in 2010.Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

When posting on Tuesday a brief blurb pointing out that the Saints had placed tackle Jammal Brown on injured reserve and also had signed offensive lineman Nick Leckey, I thought to myself, "That name sounds more familiar than it should."...

Out Since Preseason

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints have placed former Pro Bowl left tackle Jammal Brown on injured reserve because of his hip injury, ending his season. (AP)

FF Today's Take: The Saints have led the league in scoring depsite Brown's absense from the lineup so don't expect a drop-off in production based on this news.

Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have released QB Jeff Garcia, to make room for LB Jeremiah Trotter. Saints OL Jammal Brown (hip) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, NFL.com reports.Mancini’s Take: Garcia asking out of Oakland has proven to be the wrong move. The ageless one will have to get in line and settle for being a bench warmer for some team until a starting quarterback gets hurt. The 39-year-old has the heart, mobility, and smarts to...

Moore (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Spin: Moore hasn't played since Week 8 and will have to wait at least another week before making his return.Fri, Nov 20

Lance Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 11. Moore, who has no timetable to return, is fantasy waiver wire fodder.Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Lance Moore (ankle) will be out again this weekend, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Our View: Moore has had a nightmare season after a splendid 2008 campaign, and is no longer a viable fantasy option, even in New Orleans' explosive offense.

News: Saints QB Mark Brunell, WR Courtney Roby, RB Kyle Eckel, TE Darnell Dinkins and TE David Thomas didn't record offensive statistics Week 9 against the Panthers.

Analysis: None of these players ever contributes enough statistically to make an impact in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers

News: Saints QB Mark Brunell, WR Courtney Roby, RB Kyle Eckel and TE Darnell Dinkins didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 against the Falcons.

Analysis: None of these players ever contributes enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers

News: Saints QB Mark Brunell entered the team's Week 6 victory over the N.Y. Giants late in the fourth quarter.He did not attempt a pass.

Analysis: Brunell only got into the game because the Saints were blowing out the Giants. He has absolutely no Fantasy appeal and should be left on the waiver wire

Leaves Week 11 Status In Doubt

Tailback Reggie Bush missed another day of practice with some swelling in his left knee, leaving his status for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay in doubt.Bush's left knee - the same one he's had multiple issues with over the past two years - apparently took a pounding on a few plays last Sunday at St. Louis, which led to some swelling and soreness that hasn't gone away.He has not been available for comment the last two days."He got his treatment early in the week, and we're just trying to see if we can get it close to 100 percent right now," HC Sean Payton said. "So we'll see where he's at tomorrow. Hopefully we can practice him tomorrow. At the same time, I don't want to set it back." (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

FF Today's Take: Pierre Thomas would likely assume Bush's touches and make an even better play than he already was this week vs. the Bucs. Amazingly, Bush hasn't seen double-digit touches in any game since the Saints' Week 5 bye and doesn't appear able to handle much more than 6-8 touches/game at this point in his career.

Thomas rushed for just 37 yards on 11 carries Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: It was a very disappointing fantasy day for owners who expected a big game from Thomas against a porous Rams' defense. While Thomas received the bulk of the carries Sunday, Reggie Bush was by far the most productive running back, scoring twice on the day, including once from three yards out. Thomas will have the opportunity to bounce back next week in Tampa Bay.Sun, Nov 15

News: Saints RB Reggie Bush led all Saints running backs with 83 yards in Week 10 at St. Louis. He ran the ball just six times, however. He also caught two passes for 15 yards and had a touchdown both rushing and receiving. Pierre Thomas rushed a team-high 11 times in the game, but got just 37 yards. Mike Bell rushed eight times for 30 yards.

Analysis: Bush did his damage in limited touches. Meanwhile, Thomas and Bell did a lot of running into the back of offensive linemen in the game and picked up limited yards. Thomas had one run for 11 yards and Bell's longest run went for 6 yards. Despite what appeared to be a breakout game for Bush, Thomas remains the top option in the running game. Week 10 was the first time in two games that Thomas went without a touchdown. He has been good for around 10-15 carries, but the yardage continues to carry. View him as a low-end No. 2 RB or solid No. 3 running back for Week 11 at Tampa Bay

New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (toe) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 31. He is listed as probable for Week 8.

New Orleans Saints C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), OG Jahri Evans (toe), OG Jon Stinchcomb (knee) and OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30. They are expected to play in Week 8.

New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (toe) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and is expected to play in Week 8.

Jeremy Shockey doesn't believe that LeBron James could play in the NFL, and estimates that Lebron runs a 4.9 forty. "Lebron James could not play in the NFL!" Shockey tweeted Wednesday. "Espn is crazy to even think he could even make a practice squad. Hes a 4.9 40 time." James was a first-team all-Ohio receiver as a prep sophomore and led his team to the state semifinals as a junior before quitting to focus on hoops. At 6'8/250, though, a 4.9 wouldn't be very impressive.Source: Jeremy Shockey on Twitter

Jeremy Shockey doesn't believe that LeBron James could play in the NFL, and estimates that Lebron runs a 4.9 forty. "Lebron James could not play in the NFL!" Shockey tweeted Wednesday. "Espn is crazy to even think he could even make a practice squad. Hes a 4.9 40 time." James was a first-team all-state receiver in Ohio as a prep sophomore and led his team to the state semifinals as a junior before quitting to focus on hoops. At 6'8/250, though, a 4.9 wouldn't be very impressive.Source: Jeremy Shockey on Twitter

Jeremy Shockey doesn't believe that LeBron James could play in the NFL, and estimates that Lebron runs a 4.9 forty. "Lebron James could not play in the NFL!" Shockey tweeted Wednesday night. "Espn is crazy to even think he could even make a practice squad. Hes a 4.9 40 time." James was a first-team all-state receiver in Ohio as a prep sophomore and led his team to the state semifinals as a junior before quitting to focus on hoops. At 6'8/250, though, a 4.9 wouldn't be very impressive.Source: Jeremy Shockey on Twitter

Darnell Dinkins practiced during the week, but remains out of action while still recovering from his fractured foot, according to the Associated Press.

Our View: Dinkins is a good blocker, but holds no fantasy value as long as Jeremy Shockey and David Thomas remain intact.

Saints inactives: QB Chase Daniel, TE Darnell Dinkins, PK Garrett Hartley, LB Jolonn Dunbar, DL Kendrick Clancy, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey.

Our View: Hartley is inactive, meaning John Carney will remain the placekicker. Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell are healthy and ready to go in a big game against the Giants.

The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, TE Darnell Dinkins, PK Garrett Hartley, LB Jolonn Dunbar, DL Kendrick Clancy, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey inactive for Week 6.

News: Saints WR Devery Henderson caught four passes for 72 yards in Week 10 at St. Louis. He was targeted six times in the game.

Analysis: Henderson led the team in receiving yards and targets in Week 10. Henderson has not had more than four catches in a game since Week 1 and hasn't cracked 100 yards since. He has, however, managed 70-plus yards in three of his last four games. He can be a viable one-week stopgap option, but should not be viewed as anything more than a fourth receiver on a regular basis in Fantasy

Henderson caught four passes for 72 yards Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: Henderson led the Saints in receiving Sunday, however, did not find the end zone. He has not scored since the first week of the season, but if you can live with the inconsistency on a week-to-week basis, he could be a valuable source of yardage the rest of the season with the Saints' soft schedule.Sun, Nov 15

Devery Henderson caught four passes for 72 yards in Week 10. The Saints had trouble getting their passing game on its feet early against the Rams and finished the first half with just 95 yards through the air. But the third quarter brought a more fruitful aerial attack and Henderson was among the beneficiaries. The Saints face the Bucs in Week 11.

News: Saints WR Robert Meachem gained 41 yards on a designed run play and also caught a 27-yard touchdown pass in Week 10 at St. Louis. They were his only two touches of the game.

Analysis: Meachem was able to find the end zone for a second straight week, but he wasn't much of a factor in the pass offense. He was thrown to just once in the game and it happened to be for a touchdown. Meachem has fleeting viability in Fantasy and cannot be trusted on a regular basis. He'll face a favorable matchup in Week 11 at Tampa Bay, but should be considered more of a No. 4 Fantasy WR

Robert Meachem caught a 27-yard touchdown pass and ran once for 41 yards in the Saints' Week 10 victory over the Rams. Meachem showed excellent speed on his 41-yard end-around in the second quarter and used that same burst to get open in the back of the end zone in the fourth. He's buried on a depth chart with a ton of talented skill players, but is plenty capable of having big weeks.

News: Robert Meachem promised during New Orleans' training camp that he would remind the Saints why they made him their first-round draft choice in 2007. Half way into his third season, Meachem has advanced far beyond the frustration of his rookie season, when he arrived at rookie camp out of shape, hurt his knee, and wound up spending all 16 regular season games on the inactive list and watching from the sideline in a sweat suit. "I'm blessed. I'm living the dream right now," Meachem said. "Things weren't going the way I wanted them to go the first two years, but I knew once everything settled down and calmed down, I would be the guy that I am today. So I just kept praying and just trying to do everything I could on my part to help this team." With a clutch, 54-yard, game-tying touchdown catch last Sunday against Carolina, Meachem further buried the bad memories of his rookie year, when he heard many critics calling him first-round bust. His five catches for 98 yards against the Panthers helped New Orleans overcome a two-touchdown deficit and win 30-20 to remain unbeaten at 8-0.

Analysis: With 13 catches for 296 yards and three touchdowns, Meachem has needed only half of this season to surpass his performance for all of 2008, when he caught 12 passes for 289 yards and three TDs. The former Tennessee standout is averaging a team-high 22.8 yards per catch this season. Payton also has featured Meachem in running plays such as reverses. He has averaged 10 yards on three carries, with a long of 15. He is worth a flier off the waiver wire for the team's Week 10 game at St. Louis

News: Saints WR/KR Courtney Roby returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in Week 10 at St. Louis. He did not have an offensive statistic in the game.

Analysis: Unless you are in a league that rewards kick return yardage significantly, Roby has no real Fantasy appeal. He is used primarily as a kick returner and rarely as a wide receiver

News: Courtney Roby and David Thomas were the only two Saints players not to record any offensive statistics in Week 6 against the Giants.

Analysis: Neither player will play a significant role this season. They should be left on waivers in all leagues

News: The Saints have brought back kick return specialist and reserve receiver Courtney Roby. General manager Mickey Loomis announced the signing on Tuesday and said tight end Buck Ortega was waived to make room on the roster. Roby, now in his fourth year in the NFL, signed with the Saints during the 2008 season and served as the team's primary kickoff returner for five games before his season ended with an ankle injury. He averaged 24.8 yards on 19 kickoff returns for the Saints last season.

Analysis: Neither of these players were or are expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them off of rosters for now

In his first career start at safety, Young recorded three tackles and an interception Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: Young performed admirably in the absence of Darren Sharper. Sharper will likely be back in action next week against Tampa Bay, relegating Young back to the bench.Mon, Nov 16

New Orleans Saints FS Usama Young (gluteus) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 31. He is listed as probable for Week 8.

New Orleans Saints FS Usama Young (gluteal) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and is expected to play in Week 8.

Saints CB Malcolm Jenkins is expected to make his first NFL start against the Bucs this week. Jenkins started out as the nickel back last week before moving to a full time role after Tracy Porter suffered a knee injury. Jenkins did "really well" according to coach Sean Payton and shouldn't be a liability for the Saints pass defense.Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Sprained MCL

METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says starting cornerback Tracy Porter has sprained his left knee and could return this season. Porter injured his left knee in a collision with Saints safety Usama Young during New Orleans' victory in St. Louis on Sunday. Payton says tests Monday revealed a medial collateral ligament injury, which will not require reconstructive surgery. (CBSsports.com)

FF Today's Take: Porter should return before the end of the season. Malcolm Jenkins and Randall Gay should see their roles in the defense expand.

Tracy Porter will miss 4-to-6 weeks of action after spraining his MCL against the Rams on Sunday, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Our View: That would have him returning at the tail end of the season. There's a chance he could end up on injured reserve. Malcolm Jenkins will likely get the first shot at replacing him in the lineup.

Grant recored four tackles Sunday against the Giants.

Spin: While he was unable to sack Eli Manning, Grant continued his recent surge in production. The Giants' pose one of the best offensive lines in the game, but an early deficit put the Saints' defense in position to attack the quarterback. This trend should continue throughout the year, which should lead to consistent numbers from Grant and the defensive unit.Mon, Oct 19

Grant had two sacks and five tackles against the Jets Sunday.

Spin: That makes it four sacks over the last two games for Grant. His sack total is already the highest it has been since he racked up 16 in 2006.Mon, Oct 5

News: Saints DL Charles Grant, who has only 5 1/2 sacks in 22 games over the last two seasons, recorded his first two of 2009 against the Jets in Week 4. He also had five solo tackles.

Analysis: Grant isn't known for racking up sacks, so he's just a low-end DL in Fantasy IDP leagues

Ellis (knee) is not traveling to Tampa with the team for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports. He has officially been ruled out.

Spin: This isn't good news for the Saints' run defense, which has struggled in the three games Ellis has missed. A person familiar with the situation told the AP that Ellis is expected to return to practice next week.Sat, Nov 21

News: A person familiar with the decision says running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Both players are expected to be back at practice next week, said the person, who requested anonymity because the team's injury report had not been officially updated. Bush and Ellis have knee injuries. Bush missed practice this week with swelling in his left knee and had been listed Friday as questionable. Ellis, who sprained his right knee in Miami in Week 7, returned to practice this week on a limited basis but also was listed as questionable Friday.

Analysis: Ellis doesn't really have very much Fantasy value and needs not be on rosters in Fantasy leagues for the game at Tampa Bay

Ellis (knee) is not traveling to Tampa with the team for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the Associated Press reports.

Spin: This isn't good news for the Saints' run defense, which has struggled in the three games Ellis has missed. A person familiar with the situation told the AP that Ellis is expected to return to practice next week.Sat, Nov 21

Fujita (calf) is active for Sunday's game in St. Louis.

Spin: Fujita missed the last two Saints' games, but feel free to deploy him as an IDP if you were considering him.Sun, Nov 15

New Orleans Saints LB Scott Fujita (calf) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will be able to play.

Fujita (calf) practiced Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against St. Louis, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Spin: Fujita has missed the last two games for New Orleans, but is expect to be back in a starting role this week. He'll be available if you need him as an IDP.Fri, Nov 13

New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been doing some scouting this season. He's filing scouting reports on opponents on his Playmaker Mobile page...

Vilma recorded six tackles Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: Another solid day for Vilma as he continues to reemerge as a decent play in IDP leagues after a very poor start to the year.Mon, Nov 16

Vilma had a big game Sunday, recording 10 tackles against Carolina.

Spin: This sort of performance is more along the lines of what owners in IDP leagues expected when they drafted Vilma this year. While his production has not met expectations so far, he has posted very encouraging numbers the last three games, culminating in his first double digit tackle performance of the season against the Panthers.Mon, Nov 9

Porter (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Spin: New Orleans will be without both starting cornerbacks against the Buccaneers, and starting safety Darren Sharper is banged up as well. Randall Gay and Malcom Jenkins will likely start on the outside.Fri, Nov 20

Porter (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Spin: The Saints haven't announced a timetable for Porter's return, but usually MCL sprains are a several-week ordeal.Wed, Nov 18

Beat reporter Jeff Duncan confirms that Tracy Porter has a sprained MCL and will miss 4-6 weeks. In a somewhat strange coincidence, it's the same injury that has hobbled fellow Saints Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell, Sedrick Ellis and Kendrick Clancy at different points this season. Porter's loss is big as Jabari Greer is already struggling with a groin injury. Luckily, the Saints are facing rookie QB Josh Freeman this week.Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints CB Leigh Torrence (hamstring) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 31. He is listed as probable for Week 8.

New Orleans Saints CB Leigh Torrence (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and should be ready to play in Week 8.

New Orleans Saints CB Leigh Torrence (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and is expected to play.

New Orleans Saints DE Bobby McCray (back) and WR Rod Harper (foot) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2. They are listed as probable for Week 4. McCray should play in the game, while Harper should be available to play.

New Orleans Saints DE Bobby McCray (back) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. He should be able to play in Week 4.

New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (knee, ankle), DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle), LS Jason Kyle (knee, ankle) and DE Bobby McCray (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The Saints signed Pressley from the practice squad to the active roster.

Impacts: Pressley, a second-year lineman out of North Carolina State, was selected by the Saints in the fifth round of the 2008 draft. The 6-foot-3, 301-pounder spent his rookie season on injured reserve rehabbing a foot injury suffered early in training camp.

Saints signed DT DeMario Pressley off their practice squad. Kendrick Clancy was placed on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season. Pressley was a fifth-round pick in 2008 will be getting his first big chance after breaking his foot in his rookie training camp.Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Saints rookie DT DeMario Pressley fractured his foot on the third day of training camp. He was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Pressley was already in a fight for a roster spot and wasn't being counted on for a major role. The fifth-round pick will get another chance in 2009.Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Shanle recorded six tackles Sunday in St. Louis.

Spin: It was a solid game for the consistent veteran who quietly has averaged almost six tackles per game this year.Mon, Nov 16

Shanle made six tackles and recovered a fumble Sunday in Miami.

Spin: After a down couple of weeks, the linebacker stepped up with a solid performance against the Dolphins. His fumble recovery set up the Saints' touchdown plunge to end the first half and spark their comeback. While he won't wow anyone with his play, Shanle has performed consistently this season, averaging just under five tackles a game with a couple of picks and a couple of fumble recoveries.Mon, Oct 26

News: Saints LB Scott Shanie had a good game in Week 7 at Miami. He recovered a fumble and made seven tackles in the 46-34 victory.

Analysis: Shanie had an interception in each of his first two games but had tailed off since coming into Week 7. He does not put up great tackle numbers and has been lucky to have three turnovers to his credit so far this season. He remains a decent low-end option in IDP formats

New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Casillas (hip) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 31. He is listed as probable for Week 8.

New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Casillas (hip), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot), CB Leigh Torrence (hamstring), CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle) and FS Usama Young (gluteus) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30. They are expected to play in Week 8.

New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Casillas (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and is expected to be fine for Week 8.

Saints' beat writer Jeff Duncan is reporting on his Twitter page that the Carolina Panthers have signed former Saints' safety Kevin Kaesviharn to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Our View: Kaesviharn was released by the Saints during the offseason when the team signed Pierson Prioleau. He doesn't figure to do anything more than play special teams with the Panthers unless someone gets injured.

Brian Allee-Walsh, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints S Pierson Prioleau signed a one-year deal with a $50,000 workout bonus and a base salary of $745,000.

Updating a previous report, Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints signed unrestricted free-agent SS Pierson Prioleau (Jaguars) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.