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Saints | Lynell Hamilton released Thu Aug 4, 09:16 PM
The New Orleans Saints have released RB Lynell Hamilton.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton was set up to be the pounder for the Saints last year, but he tore his ACL, the Saints discovered Chris Ivory, and now Hamilton in New Orleans is history. |
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Saints | Several players arrive to work out Fri Apr 29, 03:29 PM
New Orleans Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins, RB Chris Ivory, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Matt Tennant, LB Jonathan Casillas and DE Junior Galette showed up for workouts at the team's complex Friday, April 29.
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Saints | Reggie Bush may not be done in New Orleans Fri Apr 29, 01:46 PM
Continuing a previous storyline, New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush, via Twitter, congratulated rookie RB Mark Ingram on being selected by the Saints and added Ingram 'will be a great addition to the Saints backfield just as he was in Alabama.' This followed Bush's tweet saying: 'It's been fun New Orleans.' It sounded like Bush thought the addition of Ingram to the Saints will push him out, which may be true. Bush, however, may have overreacted.
| Footballguys view: One would think Pierre Thomas is the one with a ticket out of town, but Bush has to know he's underperformed his draft spot (and pay) by quite a margin. Mark Ingram may be in a crowded backfield, but that could clear up quick and his value could be very very good. |
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Saints | Lynell Hamilton waived/injured Sat Aug 14, 02:54 PM
The New Orleans Saints have waived injured RB Lynell Hamilton (knee), reports Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Hamilton will be placed on Injured Reserve if he clears waivers.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton has fought through injuries dating back to his days at San Diego State, so we'll see if he can make another comeback next year. In the meantime the Saints will look to someone like P.J. Hill to elevate his game in place of Hamilton. |
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Saints | Lynell Hamilton injury update Wed Aug 11, 04:50 PM
Updating a previous report, an MRI has confirmed that New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) did suffer a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the entire 2010 season, reports Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: The loss of Hamilton could lead to the team adding a free agent running back like Ladell Betts. |
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Saints | Lynell Hamilton believed to have torn ACL Wed Aug 11, 01:07 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, reports Adam Schefter, of ESPN.
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Saints | Lynell Hamilton injured in practice Wednesday Wed Aug 11, 11:41 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) went down late in practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, with a knee injury, according to Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Hamilton is undergoing tests on the knee, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton struggled with injuries during his time in college, and some feel this injury could be a season ending ACL. That would be a huge blow to the Saints backfield, and leave only P.J. Hill as the backup behind Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. If Hamilton is lost for the year we expect the Saints to watch the camp cut list for guys like Herb Donaldson (Dallas) or Keiland Williams (Washington). |
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Saints | Lynell Hamilton to serve as No. 3 running back Sat Jul 24, 03:38 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton is expected to serve as the team's No. 3 running back, replacing Mike Bell, reports Matt LeBlanc, of HoumaToday.com.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton has been quietly sticking around on the Saints roster for some time now after being undrafted out of San Diego State. He's been on the field and received important carries for the Saints before, and could be in for an even bigger role this year because Mike Bell moved on to Philadelphia. |
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Saints | P. Thomas expects Hamilton to get bigger role Sat Mar 27, 04:50 PM
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Pierre Thomas said he expects RB Lynell Hamilton to receive an increased role in the offense next season.
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Saints | Week 21 Inactives Sun Feb 7, 04:55 PM
The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Adrian Arrington, LB Anthony Waters, TE Darnell Dinkins, OG Jamar Nesbit, RB Lynell Hamilton, DL Paul Spicer, TE Tory Humphrey inactive for Week 21.
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Saints | Hamilton sits out practice Saturday Sat Feb 6, 08:16 PM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle) sat out practice Saturday, Feb. 6. Head coach Sean Payton said the team will see how Hamilton feels before the game before deciding if he will play in Super Bowl XLIV.
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Saints | Hamilton questionable for Super Bowl Fri Feb 5, 04:23 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Feb. 5. He is listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLIV.
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Saints | Hamilton misses practice Thursday Thu Feb 4, 06:58 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Feb. 4.
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Saints | Hamilton misses practice Wednesday Wed Feb 3, 06:14 PM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Feb. 3. He was wearing a walking boot to protect his injured ankle.
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Saints | Three players miss practice Friday Fri Jan 29, 04:37 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle), DE Will Smith (groin) and CB Randall Gay (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 29. They are listed as questionable on the injury report.
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Saints | Four players miss practice Thursday Thu Jan 28, 03:54 PM
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), WR Courtney Roby (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and FS Darren Sharper (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 28.
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Saints | Hamilton injured in Championship game Mon Jan 25, 04:34 PM
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the NFC Championship game. Payton said he does not think the injury is serious.
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Saints | Seven limited Friday Fri Jan 1, 10:14 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Jabari Greer (groin), CB Randall Gay (concussion), LS Jason Kyle (back), OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), OG Jahri Evans (ankle), RB Lynell Hamilton (sholder) and TE Darnell Dinkins (foot) were limited in practice Friday, Jan .1, and each are listed as probable for Week 17.
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Saints | Hamilton limited Thursday Thu Dec 31, 05:21 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and should be fine for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Pierre Thomas has a rib injury that may limit him on Sunday as the Saints want him ready for the postseason. This could translate to more carries for Mike Bell and Lynell Hamilton. |
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Saints | Nine limited Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 04:16 PM
Nakia Hogan, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints DL Sedrick Ellis (knee), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), CB Jabari Greer (groin), DL Jason Kyle (back), LB Scott Shanle (concussion), RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), OG Jahri Evans (foot), OT Jermon Bushrod (wrist) and CB Randall Gay (concussion) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Saints | Nine players probable for Week 14 Fri Dec 11, 06:18 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), OG Jahri Evans (ankle), OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), DE Bobby McCray (back), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee), CB Randall Gay (hamstring) and FS Usama Young (hip, calf) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.
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Saints | Hamilton limited Thursday Thu Dec 10, 05:48 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, and should play in Week 14.
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Saints | 11 limited in practice Wednesday Wed Dec 9, 10:07 PM
New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), OG Jahri Evans (toe), CB Randall Gay (hamstring), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), DE Bobby McCray (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle, hamstring), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and S Usama Young (hip, calf) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Saints | Hamilton limited Friday Fri Dec 4, 06:14 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is probable for Week 13. He is expected to play.
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Saints | Five limited Thursday, should play Week 13 Thu Dec 3, 09:05 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Chris McAlister (knee), OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), OG Jahri Evans (ankle), LB Scott Fujita (knee) and RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 3, but each should play Week 13.
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Saints | 10 limited Wednesday Wed Dec 2, 10:13 PM
New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb), LB Jolonn Dunbar (wrist), OG Jahri Evans (toe), LB Scott Fujita (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (groin), RB Lynell Hamilton (shoulder), CB Chris McAlister (knee), DE Bobby McCray (back, knee) and LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have a whopping 18 players, or more than 1/3 of the roster, on the injury report this week. |
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Saints | Hamilton active, to see short-yardage work Sun Nov 22, 12:05 PM
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton is active for Week 11 and will likely receive some short-yardage and goal line work.
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Saints | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 15, 11:51 AM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, FS Darren Sharper, PK Garrett Hartley, CB Jabari Greer, LB Jonathan Casillas, WR Lance Moore, RB Lynell Hamilton, DL Sedrick Ellis inactive for Week 10.
| Footballguys view: The Saints will be without three defensive starters this week, including big play FS Darren Sharper and CB Jabari Greer. |
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Saints | Week 9 Inactives Sun Nov 8, 03:14 PM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, PK Garrett Hartley, WR Lance Moore, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey, LB Scott Fujita, DL Sedrick Ellis inactive for Week 9.
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Saints | Week 8 Inactives Mon Nov 2, 07:18 PM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, SS Chris Reis, PK Garrett Hartley, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey, LB Scott Fujita, DL Sedrick Ellis inactive for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: John Carney remains the starting kicker for the high-scoring Saints. |
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Saints | Hamilton, Thomas work as fullbacks Thursday Thu Oct 29, 11:07 PM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton and TE David Thomas both worked as fullbacks in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
| Footballguys view: The Saints may use either Hamilton or Thomas as fullbacks until the newly acquired Kyle Eckel gets up to speed with the offense. Hamilton played fullback his senior year at San Diego State and has a good nose for the end zone. |
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Saints | Week 7 Inactives Sun Oct 25, 03:46 PM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, PK Garrett Hartley, DL Kendrick Clancy, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, CB Malcolm Jenkins, C Nick Leckey, LB Scott Fujita inactive for Week 7.
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Saints | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 18, 11:45 AM
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Chase Daniel, TE Darnell Dinkins, PK Garrett Hartley, LB Jolonn Dunbar, DL Kendrick Clancy, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey inactive for Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell are both active this week. Bell got more practice time than Thomas. Expect them to split snaps this week, with Bell potentially getting more duty if Thomas' hamstring injury hampers him. John Carney is the kicker again today with Garrett Hartley inactive. |
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Saints | Three RBs saw time with first team Wednesday Thu Sep 24, 12:38 PM
Updating a previous report, Brian Allee-Walsh, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RBs Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas and Lynell Hamilton saw time with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. Hamilton said the coaches told him to be ready to play in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: There is obviously some nice fantasy production to be had from this backfield, but this week against the Bills it's hard to say who will emerge as the go-to running back on the ground. Reggie Bush will still do his thing as a receiver, but the Saints shouldn't give him the bulk of the carries on Sunday. Thomas is coming back from his knee injury, but commented last week that he didn't like running with a brace on. Lynell Hamilton may be the Saints back to go with this week. We like his power between the tackles, instincts, decisiveness, and footwork when running inside. |
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Saints | Hamilton expects big role Week 3 Wed Sep 23, 06:57 PM
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton said he received the most snaps with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Sept. 23, and expects to receive a heavy workload in Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is good that any competent back can put up numbers if they get a significant number of touches. Hamilton should be picked up in all leagues just on the possibility of getting most of the work on Sunday. |
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Saints | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 20, 11:43 AM
The New Orleans Saints have declared TE Darnell Dinkins, OT Jammal Brown, LB Jonathan Casillas, DL Kendrick Clancy, CB Leigh Torrence, RB Lynell Hamilton, C Nick Leckey, WR Rod Harper inactive for Week 2.
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Saints | Hamilton performs well Thursday Fri Sep 4, 02:17 AM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton had 122 yards from scrimmage during the team's preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3. Hamilton ran the ball nine times for 34 yards and caught six passes for 88 yards.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton may well have forced the Saints to keep four RBs with his performance. |
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Saints | Hamilton produces Saturday Sat Aug 29, 08:02 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton rushed for 95 yards on 16 carries in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
| Footballguys view: The former San Diego State Aztec is currently listed behind Mike Bell, but has proven his value so far in training camp. He is an instinctive runner, with good footwork and vision to find cutback lanes. Mike Bell has solidified himself as the third RB behind Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush, so Hamilton may have to show special teams value in order to stay on the team. |
Saints | Hamilton fumbles twice Friday Sat Aug 15, 02:34 AM
Les East, of The Advocate, reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton likely hurt his cause for being the team's No. 3 halfback Friday, Aug. 14, when he fumbled twice in the team's preseason game.
| Footballguys view: You've got to hang on to the football, especially when you're fighting for a roster spot. We like Hamilton's skill set, and he did look good on the carries when he didn't put the ball on the ground. However, the team will look elsewhere if they can't trust Hamilton to hold onto the ball. |
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Saints | Hamilton sees time with starters Tuesday Tue Aug 4, 08:25 PM
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Lynell Hamilton saw some reps with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: Deuce McAllister is no longer with the team, and the Saints are looking for a strong backup running back behind Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. Hamilton had a great start to his college days at San Diego State, but never repeated the success from early in his career. He is instinctive, has good field vision and decisiveness as a runner. He is in a competition with Mike Bell, P.J. Hill, and Herb Donaldson for the third string job in New Orleans. |
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Saints | Not in market for running back? Tue May 26, 08:39 AM
Les East, of The Advocate, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team has good depth at the running back position, which should create good competition. RB Pierre Thomas is a candidate to serve as a complement to RB Reggie Bush, but Payton has liked what he has seen from FB Mike Bell and RB Lynell Hamilton. 'I think that we have good competition,' Payton said. 'I think those guys understand their roles and understand what they're competing for. They're all competing for touches - be it hand-offs or passing plays or reps in a game - and we have three fullbacks that are doing the same thing, all with a little bit of a different background and experience.'
| Footballguys view: The Saints have some unknown players behind Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas on the depth chart, but that doesn't mean that they lack talent. Lynell Hamilton started his career at San Diego State off with a bang and has the vision and instinct necessary to be a quality runner in the NFL. Herb Donaldson is a big, productive back from Western Illinois. He is very powerful and stays strong as the game goes on. This will be an interesting competition to keep track of throughout training camp. |
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