Warren2ThaG Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 http://a.espncdn.com/i/headshots/nfl/players/65/5568.jpgSaints sign RB Julius Jones, release K John Carney------------NEW ORLEANS (AP)—The New Orleans Saints decided they needed a new running back more than two field goal kickers. Hoping to boost a running game that ranks 31st in the NFL through five games, the Saints on Tuesday signed former Seattle running back Julius Jones(notes) and released 46-year-old kicker John Carney(notes). Carney signed with the Saints in late September to fill in for struggling kicker Garrett Hartley(notes)—who was inactive the past two weeks but now is poised to reclaim the job with Carney’s departure. Carney made five of six field goal attempts in two games, missing the final one—from 29 yards out—late in the third quarter of the Saints’ 30-20 loss at Arizona on Sunday. Jones was the Seahawks’ leading rusher the past two seasons, gaining 663 yards last season and 698 yards in 2008. The Saints are averaging only 75.6 yards rushing per game. They have played the last three games without Reggie Bush(notes), who is recovering from a broken bone in his right leg, and the last two games without Pierre Thomas(notes), who hurt his left ankle.--------http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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