Rod Harper News

NEW ORLEANS- Chase Daniel's roller coaster rookie season is back on track after he re-signed with New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints got some better news on the injury front Thursday as they continued preparing for Sunday's clash against the undefeated New York Giants in the Superdome.

The Saints ' primary focus during the offseason was turning their defense into a championship-caliber unit.

Here's today's second mailbag file. I'll have another file on Saturday morning. This edition has updates on the status of Lance Moore, Malcolm Jenkins and Rod Harper.

The Saints have placed first-year receiver Rod Harper, a former Murray State University receiver, on injured reserve with a stress fracture in his left foot.

The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Rod Harper on injured reserve and re-signed quarterback Chase Daniel to the active roster, the team said Friday.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas , right guard Jahri Evans and cornerbacks Malcolm Jenkins and Leigh Torrence practiced on a limited basis Thursday, leaving their status in doubt for Sunday's game against the New York Giants at the Superdome.

Pierre Thomas goes in from the 1 standing up. New Orleans converted a big fourth down and a key third down in the drive to make it happen.

This is what Jauron does... but don't you want to keep Brees off the field? 4:12 = SCORING UPDATE: SAINTS TOUCHDOWN - LYNELL HAMILTON 1-YARD TD RUN 7-0 NEW ORLEANS The saints promptly march the ball downfield with the offense executing as advertised.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton ended days of speculation Friday by declaring running back Mike Bell, wide receiver Lance Moore and defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy out of Sunday's game at the Buffalo Bills because of injuries.

Here are the players inactive New Orleans Saints players for today's game against Philadelphia Eagles: Wide receiver Rod Harper, cornerback Leigh Torrence, running back Lynell Hamilton, linebacker Jonathan Casillas, center Nick Leckey, offensive tackle Jammal Brown and defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy.

Former Racer wide receiver Rod Harper avoids a Cincinnati Bengals defender to gain yardage for the New Orleans Saints in its 17-7 preseason win at the Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Aug.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Saints-Lions: Brees Tosses Six Touchdowns as Saints Tame Lions, 45-27 Saints quarterback Drew Brees tied a career high with six touchdown passes as the New Orleans Saints defeated the Detroit Lions, 45-27. Brees tossed touchdowns to five different receivers, including two to tight end Jeremy Shockey.

New Orleans a ' The New Orleans Saints raced out to a 14-0 lead after five minutes of play, courtesy of a nine-yard pass to WR Marques Colston and a 39-yard strike to WR Robert Meachem .

NEW ORLEANS - Lost in the Saints' offensive explosion during Sunday's 45-27 "shootout" win over the Detroit Lions was the play of first-year defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' group.

After popular demand, I have returned to the world of blogging. I feature after the first big weekend of college football and as we get ready to embark on a new NFL season and of course as we get deeper into the high school season, there is no better time to start sharing my thoughts.

New Orleans Saints receiver Rod Harper makes a catch in front of position coach Curtis Johnson during training camp.

CHRIS GRANGER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Saints wide receiver Rod Harper, top right, celebrates his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at the Louisiana Superdome on Thursday, September 3, 2009.

The New Orleans Saints had to make some tough decisions Saturday, and they did. The Black and Gold cut 19 players and put three on injured reserve.

Rod Harper, signed by the Saints out of arena football in June, returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, his second punt return for a score this preseason.