The New Orleans Saints will be without star wide receiver Marques Colston for the next 4-6 weeks following thumb surgery Wednesday. It is believed that Colston tore a ligament in the thumb during Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Colston finished the game with a mere 26 receiving yards on three catches for the day, far from his usual numbers.
This is a big loss to the Saints and Drew Brees in particular who has had a very good chemestry with Colston the past two seasons. Colston had 2,241 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns in his first two seasons as a Saint.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Saints Lose Colston
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Simms Signs With Titans
The Tennessee Titans have announced the signing of quarterback Chris Simms. Simms, who was in New England for a workout on Monday, will serve as the backup to Kerry Collins this week as the Titans are without regular starter Vince Young following what the team is calling a minor knee sprain.
Simms spent five seasons in Tampa Bay, two as the starter, before being cut back in August.
The Titans issued the following statement following the signing:
"Chris has been a starter in the league and should fit into our system well," said Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt. "He is a smart player who is a student of the game and has the presence in the huddle that you look for in a quarterback."
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Chelios Returns for a 25th Season
The Detroit Red Wings have signed 46-year-old Defenseman Chris Chelios to a one-year deal worth $750,000. The 2008-2009 season will be Chelios' 25th NHL season and 9th season with the Red Wings. He is currently the oldest active player in the NHL. Placing things in perspective, Chelios entered his 3rd season in the NHL the year Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby was born.
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