FantasySP / NFL / Heath Evans http://www.fantasysp.com/nfl_player_news/Heath_Evans FantasySP / NFL / Heath Evans Copyright 2009 610011 Evans done for year with ACL tear News: Sean Payton brought fullback Heath Evans to the Saints with the aim of gaining versatility on the field and leadership in the locker room. The Saints will have to settle for the latter for the rest of this season. The Saints placed Evans on injured reserve, Payton said Thursday, because of a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear that occurred in last Sunday's comeback victory in Miami. "That's tough," quarterback Drew Brees said. "Heath was not only a real productive player, but he's an awesome guy - an awesome locker room guy, great for that running backs room. Heath was just a real good influence on everybody," Brees continued. "He has told me that he wants to be around as much as possible. ... Hopefully he will be around and I know he will be." [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/610011 610011 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:28:01 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/610011 Evans has torn ACL News: Saints FB Heath Evans has a torn right knee ligament that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Saints coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Evans was having surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament tear and would be placed on injured reserve. Payton also said the club signed FB Kyle Eckel. Evans has been a key blocker in the Saints' running game, which ranks third in the NFL. He also had three touchdowns, two on short receptions. Eckel, who attended Navy, has spent time with Miami, New England and Philadelphia during three NFL seasons. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609397 609397 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:14:01 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609397 Evans has been placed on IR due to a torn ACL, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Evans has been placed on IR due to a torn ACL, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609319 609319 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:35:14 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609319 Saints lose fullback Evans for season The Saints have replaced one former Patriot fullback with another.The team placed Heath Evans on injured reserve Thursday because of a torn ACL suffered Sunday against the Dolphins. Evans was doing a nice job as a blocker and occasional receiver.... http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609265 609265 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:05:01 EDT profootballtalk.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609265 Evans has a torn right knee ligament that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Evans has a torn right knee ligament that will sideline him for the rest of the season.

Impacts: Saints coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Evans was having surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament tear and would be placed on injured reserve. Payton also said the club signed fullback Kyle Eckel. Evans has been a key blocker in the Saints' running game, which ranks third in the NFL. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609250 609250 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:55:17 EDT nfl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609250 Saints coach Sean Payton revealed that FB Heath Evans will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his Saints coach Sean Payton revealed that FB Heath Evans will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. He'll be placed on season-ending injured reserve. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609227 609227 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:45:23 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609227 Saints | Evans undergoes surgery ESPN.com reports New Orleans Saints FB Heath Evans (knee) underwent season-ending surgery on his knee Thursday, Oct. 29. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609184 609184 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25:01 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609184 Saints | Evans to IR Jeff Duncan, of The Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints placed FB Heath Evans (leg) on the Injured Reserve List Thursday, Oct. 29. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609169 609169 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:10:02 EDT kffl.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609169 Saints placed FB Heath Evans (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. The Saints' will feel Evans' Saints placed FB Heath Evans (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. The Saints' will feel Evans' loss as a lead-blocker, but Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell should remain successful behind the combination of Kyle Eckel, Lynell Hamilton and tight ends David Thomas and Darnell Dinkins. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609164 609164 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:05:16 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609164 Evans placed on IR The New Orleans saints have placed fullback Heath Evans on injured reserve, according to beat writer Jeff Duncan. Evans suffered a knee injury in last week's game against the Dolphins.

Our View: Duncan doesn't specify what the injury is, but it's safe to assume that it is very serious. Evans is done for the year, and he will be replaced by Kyle Eckel, who the team signed today. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609143 609143 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:03 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/609143 Evans (knee) will likely be unavailable for Monday's game against Atlanta, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Evans (knee) will likely be unavailable for Monday's game against Atlanta, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606606 606606 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:35:16 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606606 Evans (knee) will likely be unavailable for Monday's game against Atlanta, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Evans (knee) will likely be unavailable for Monday's game against Atlanta, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606541 606541 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:45:20 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606541 Saints FB Heath Evans (knee) is likely out for Monday night's game against the Falcons. Evans left Sunday's Saints FB Heath Evans (knee) is likely out for Monday night's game against the Falcons. Evans left Sunday's win over the Dolphins with a right knee injury. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606413 606413 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 8:35:15 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606413 According to beat writer Mike Triplett, Saints FB Heath Evans (knee) is likely out for Monday night's According to beat writer Mike Triplett, Saints FB Heath Evans (knee) is likely out for Monday night's game against the Falcons. Evans left Sunday's win over the Dolphins with a right knee injury. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606412 606412 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 8:30:17 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/606412 Keasey visits New Orleans Zak Keasey auditioned for the Saints, according to Adam Caplan's (Scout.com) twitter page.

Our View: The club is looking for depth at fullback, as Heath Evans may be having issues with his knee injury. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/605958 605958 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:15:01 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Heath_Evans/605958