April 26
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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With their first pick in the 2012 draft, the New Olreans Saints select ... tailback Mark Ingram from Alabama. OK, that's not exactly breaking news. But it's worth a reminder, because Saints fans will feel so left out tonight while the rest of the NFL revels in its version of Christmas morning. The Saints traded away their first-round pick last year, sending it along with their 2011 second-round pick to the New England Patriots to snag Ingram. So was it worth it? The Saints certainly think so. Although Ingram made only a modest impact as a rookie before ending the year on injured reserve with a toe injury, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is still high on the potential of the former"
January 2
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Unlike last season, the New Orleans Saints will enter the playoffs with three healthy running backs and to a man the club acknowledged that's a big reason New Orleans has what appears to be football's best offense at just the right time. Both Coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees, along with other players, talked about how Brees' brilliant play-action work and the team's chances to take shots downfield are improved when opponents must respect the ground attack. Those key weapons were diminished when New Orleans played shorthanded last year at Seattle and lost in the first round of the playoffs. Still, all was not shimmering for the New Orleans rushing offense Sunday. Prior to the"
January 1
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram will almost certainly have season-ending toe surgery this week, a league source confirmed. Ingram has missed four games since originally suffering the turf toe injury, and he suffered a setback in practice earlier this week. The surgery was first reported by FOX's Jay Glazer."
December 31
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Friday listed three players as out due to injury for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The players are wide receiver Lance Moore (left hamstring), running back Mark Ingram (right toe) and tight end John Gilmore (right toe). Moore aggravated his injury in the Saints' Monday night victory against Atlanta, and Ingram, who had been inactive for the club's past three games, suffered a setback at practice this week. In both cases, that could spell trouble for the players' return in the playoffs which, unless the St. Louis Rams can beat the San Francisco 49ers and give New Orleans a shot at the No. 2 seed in the NFC, would begin for the Saints"
December 30
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram missed practice again Thursday after suffering a setback with his lingering turf toe injury, according to Coach Sean Payton. Ingram has missed the past three games with the injury, and it now appears likely that he could miss the remainder of the season. "We just gotta wait 'til it's healthy. It's real simple," Payton said. Ingram returned to the practice field last week, participating only in individual drills. Then Wednesday he participated in team drills on a limited basis for the first time. But Payton said he aggravated the injury during Wednesday's practice."
December 23
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The New Orleans Saints returned to practice after an extra day of rest Thursday, though they're still nursing some injuries as they head toward Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee), guard Jahri Evans (knee), tailback Mark Ingram (turf toe) and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (hamstring) did not participate in the team portion of practice. Linebacker Jonathan Casillas (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis after missing the last two games. Also limited Thursday were defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin (ankle) and linebacker Ramon Humber (knee)."
December 16
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram (turf toe) and linebacker Jonathan Casillas (knee) did not participate in practice again Thursday, making it highly unlikely that either will play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis, and defensive end Turk McBride (ankle) remained limited. Everyone else fully participated."
December 8
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Saints tailback Mark Ingram missed practice Wednesday with a turf toe he injured in last Sunday's victory over the Detroit Lions. But he didn't rule out that he might play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. "I'm feeling better. Better than I did yesterday," said Ingram, whose toe was only lightly wrapped Wednesday. "It's an injury that can vary. For some people, it can linger for a while. For others, it can turn the corner fast. Hopefully, these next few days it feels better, and I can be ready to go." The Saints might decide to use extra caution with Ingram, because they have the luxury of a deep backfield. They could activate backup Chris Ivory, who can play a similar role as a power"
December 7
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram missed practice Wednesday with a right turf toe injury. Linebacker Jonathan Casillas (knee) and defensive end Turk McBride (ankle) also missed the team portion practice. Both Ingram and Casillas suffered their injuries during Sunday night's 31-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, but Coach Sean Payton didn't expand on the severity of either injury. Turf toe injuries can vary greatly in significance, from minor to long-term."
November 5
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a heel injury, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma will be a game-day decision with his lingering knee injury. Coach Sean Payton said Vilma will work out Sunday before the decision is made. Vilma didn't offer much insight into whether he expects to play. The injury kept him out of the team portion of practice all week. He said he has been preparing as if he will play. "I don't think anything's been different. It's been the same regiment. My routine has been the same," Vilma said. "And Sunday, I've usually been working out anyway, just to make sure everything's OK. So it will be the"
November 2
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram remains sidelined with the bruised heel he suffered in Week 7. He did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma was also held out of the team portion of Wednesday's practice, which has been typical for him over the past several weeks as he continues to rest a lingering knee injury."
October 28
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams released their final injury reports Friday, with the most notable, if somewhat expected, case for the Saints being the scratching of running back Mark Ingram for Sunday and the call-up to active duty of running back Chris Ivory, Coach Sean Payton said. For the Rams, quarterback Sam Bradford will not play. Ingram was the only player on the Saints 53-man active roster scrubbed for the Rams, Payton said. Tight end David Thomas (concussion) and offensive tackle Zach Strief (knee) were limited at practice Friday and are questionable. Both players have been out for some time."
October 28
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram missed practice again Thursday. Although the Saints have not ruled him out for Sunday's game at St. Louis, it seems more and more likely that he'll be sidelined as he recovers from a bruised heel. The Saints have the luxury of playing it safe with Ingram because they have so much depth at the tailback position. Veterans Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas can handle bigger workloads, and second-year pro Chris Ivory seems primed to return from the physically-unable-to-perform list if needed."
October 24
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints rookie running back Mark Ingram finally was having the type of game he had envisioned during the Saints' 62-7 victory against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. He ran with power and showcased the elusiveness that helped him win the 2009 Heisman Trophy at Alabama. It appeared he was on his way to the first 100-yard rushing performance of his professional career. But during the most impressive run of the evening, a carry in which Ingram ran around the left side of the line, hurdled a Colts defender and sprinted down the sideline for a 20-yard gain, Ingram injured his heel."
August 26
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Saints running back Mark Ingram insisted Thursday the knee that kept him out of practice for two days is fine, but it appeared to have affected his memory. "Mark Ingram, running back, No. 22," he said. 22? "Oooo," Ingram said, shaking his head. "28. Running back, 28." The first of those numbers was the one he wore while winning the Heisman Trophy at Alabama. The second is the one he has donned in the NFL. Ingram, who has looked strong throughout his rookie training camp, returned to practice Thursday, along with linebacker Will Herring. On the same day, wide receiver Lance Moore, a veteran also having an excellent camp, went out with what Coach Sean Payton described as a groin injury."
August 24
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints guard Carl Nicks and tailback Mark Ingram both missed practice with knee injuries Tuesday, but both of them are expected back soon according to Coach Sean Payton. Nicks apparently has a contusion, which he originally suffered in Saturday night's game at Houston. After the knee continued to bother him Monday, the team took him in for tests, but they came out negative for anything more serious. Payton said he will likely be sidelined for a week and probably won't play Sunday night at Oakland. But he should be back at practice next week. Ingram was experiencing some swelling on Tuesday after he practiced fully on Monday, so the team sat him as a precaution. He will likely"
August 10
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The New Orleans Saints haven't started tackling yet, but it's become abundantly clear that rookie running back Mark Ingram is going to be a load to tackle for NFL defenders. Ingram's piston-churning, ankle-breaking, pad-crunching style has opened eyes -- and more than a few holes in the defense -- during his first week of training camp. In a short period of time, he has dazzled with his ability to find and create lanes where there seemingly aren't any. A columnist once described the 5-foot-9, 215-pound first-round pick as "part bowling ball, part ballet dancer," and Saints' defenders have experienced both incarnations in camp. "I can't wait to see him play this Friday (against the San"
August 1
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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What had been slated as the New Orleans Saints' first practice in pads Sunday went on without them and was, in fact, a bid of a dud until they started to thud. Using only helmets and shoulder pads, the Saints were surprisingly physical, with several loud collisions and, in the case of rookie running back Mark Ingram, a shock warning about what the former Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama should expect in the NFL. In his first full professional practice, Ingram took a handoff and went off left-tackle, got through the line and into the secondary. Thinking the play was over, he slowed and straightened a bit, enough for safety Malcolm Jenkins to cruise across, lower the boom just under"
July 24
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Not only did New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram look fine during a rigorous workout on Saturday, the day after he was involved in a car accident with an 18-wheeler, but he appeared to be in the best shape he's been in this entire offseason. Lean and chiseled at 215 pounds, Ingram said he's eager to take the field for his first NFL practice whenever the lockout finally comes to an end. "I'm about 215 right now, the same thing I was (around the time of the draft.) But it looks better. I'm leaner, a lot more muscle, a lot more cut. And I feel more explosive," said Ingram, who has been working out with trainer Wyatt Harris at the Sonic Boom conditioning and strength training academy in"
July 23
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram insists he is fine after a car he was driving collided with an 18-wheeler early Friday morning in Huntsville, Ala. "Thanks for everyone's prayers and concerns. I'm perfectly fine, not one scratch!" Ingram said via Twitter after he arrived back in the New Orleans area Friday evening. Ingram's trainer, Wyatt Harris, said Ingram had planned to go through his full workout regimen Friday "without any precautions." But travel delays postponed Ingram's next scheduled workout until today. According to news reports from Huntsville and the accident report, nobody was injured in the accident, which occurred around 1 a.m. Police do not suspect that alcohol or"
July 22
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is feeling fine after being involved in a reportedly-minor car accident with an 18-wheeler early Friday morning, according to his trainer, Wyatt Harris. Harris, who runs the Sonic Boom conditioning and strength training academy in Jefferson, said he spoke with Ingram today and they are still planning to go through a full workout this evening "without any precautions.""
May 21
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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New Orleans Saints rookie Mark Ingram on Friday spent time at the Veteran Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center in Los Angeles, signing autographs and meeting former servicemen. The event was part of the NFL's Rookie Premiere tour. Ingram wrote on his verified Twitter account, "Spending time with veterans at the hospital in L.A.! They are the reason our country is so great and we have freedom!""
April 30
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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I spoke to agent Joel Segal, who represents both tailbacks Reggie Bush and Mark Ingram, among several other New Orleans Saints players. Segal steered clear of the potential running back controversy in New Orleans, declining to talk about Bush's future with the Saints. But as someone who knows the Saints' offense well, Segal obviously think it was great landing spot for Ingram. "Mark was excited to be chosen by the Saints. You've got a team with an outstanding offense, a winning team. And it's the place where he's been training," Segal said of Ingram, who has been living in the New Orleans area this offseason and working out with local trainer Wyatt Harris at the Sonic Boom speed,"
April 30
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Mark Ingram wanted to hold it together. He pulled the lid of his brand new New Orleans Saints cap low over his eyes and turned away. It was an emotional moment. The Saints had just traded up and drafted him with the 28th pick in the first round, the same spot that Mark Sr. had been selected 24 years earlier by the New York Giants. So this was a happy time, an occasion to celebrate reaching a life-long dream. But as ESPN's Suzy Kolber read to him an e-mail that Ingram's dad had sent from a federal prison, expressing pride in his son, the younger Ingram broke down. His emotions came flowing out. He wept in front of a national-television audience. "My dad has been there every step of the way"
April 29
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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I spoke to agent Joel Segal, who represents both tailbacks Reggie Bush and Mark Ingram, among several other New Orleans Saints players. Segal steered clear of the potential running back controversy in New Orleans, declining to talk about Bush's future with the Saints. But as someone who knows the Saints' offense well, Segal obviously think it was great landing spot for Ingram. "Mark was excited to be chosen by the Saints. You've got a team with an outstanding offense, a winning team. And it's the place where he's been training," Segal said of Ingram, who has been living in the New Orleans area this offseason and working out with local trainer Wyatt Harris at the Sonic Boom speed,"
April 29
New Orleans Times-Picayune
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The New Orleans Saints took California defensive end Cameron Jordan with the 24th pick in the first round, then traded with the New England Patriots and selected Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram with the 28th pick. To get Ingram, the Saints traded their second round pick and next year's first round to the Patriots."