The Saints have traded veteran running back Adrian Peterson to the Arizona Cardinals for an undisclosed draft pick in 2018. The 32-year-old Peterson had trouble getting carries with the Black and Gold and had just 81 yards on the ground during the first four games of the season. Arizona has been looking for a running back ever since David Johnson hurt his wrist in the season opener. NFL Analyst Mike Detellier says it looks like a good deal for both teams…
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The Saints are back at practice tomorrow as they’ll host the Detroit Lions this Sunday. Detroit QB Matthew Stafford is not sure of his availability because of leg and ankle injuries.

Fifth year senior defensive lineman Frank Herron returns to the LSU football team this Saturday. It’s been presumed that Herron hasn’t played this season, because he was suspended for violating team rules. His teammates are glad he’s back, because the D-Line is thin on numbers. Linebacker Devin White….
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LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says running back Derrius Guice will remain limited at practice this week with what he calls a nagging injury. But Coach O says his star running back is getting better.

Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the next four to six weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery. The regular season tips-off a week from tomorrow against the Memphis Grizzlies.