New Orleans Saints fullback Heath Evans has been placed on injured reserve and replaced on the 53-man roster by former New England Patriots fullback Kyle Eckel, Coach Sean Payton said Thursday. Evans suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be lost for the season. Dr. James Andrews performed surgery Thursday on Evans. "We're losing a starter who has really played well these first six games,'' Payton said. Source: The Times-Picayune
Real shame. He was very well liked at New England. Eckel isn't bad either, so he should be an adequate replacement, but no Heath.
