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Running Back Rank: #167
Overall: #721
After getting some work early in the season with the Saints, McAllister didn't get much action the rest of the way, getting less than 10 carries in the last seven games. McAllister rushed for less than 500 yards for the third time in four seasons, but he did score five touchdowns. At age 30, McAllister's day as an every down back are about over. His knees have a lot of wear and tear on them. But he can produce some in a shared role. McAllister is a big back with decent speed and acceleration. His big-play ability isn't what it once was, but McAllister can still break a long run or two on occasions.
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McAllister looked a step slow last season, so don't expect him to get any faster this season. He is worth a look as a No. 3 or 4 back, but don't expect him to return to past form this season. He could get 600 or so yards and a few scores. |
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| A house owned by former RB Deuce McAllister is scheduled to be auctioned July 27. The auction could be called off before then, according to the Sheriff's Office. A sheriff's sale of the house originally had been scheduled for June. In the meantime, the two sides have been working toward a settlement. The scheduled sale stems from a writ of seizure resulting from a suit by Whitney National Bank against McAllister. According to the writ, McAllister owes $1.8 million on the mortgage with Whitney. That figure has been inflated by nearly $1 million because of two years' worth of added interest and other penalties while the negotiations were ongoing. |
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| The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister said he is officially retiring from football. |
| Fantasy Impact: That was quick. The Saints need the roster room with Robert Meachem hurting, though. It makes sense. |
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| WDSU.com reports the New Orleans Saints have re-signed RB Deuce McAllister, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Sources said McAllister could provide pass protection and blocking as well as some depth at running back. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is probably for next year. Don't count on McAllister making an appearance in the playoffs. |
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| Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Deuce McAllister (Saints) said the five players who were suspended last season for testing positive for a banned substance plan to appeal a court ruling that upheld the NFL's suspensions. |
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| Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports if unrestricted free-agent RB Deuce McAllister (Saints) is not on a roster to start the season, he still would be able to serve his four-game suspension when he is a free agent and could play for a team immediately after the suspension. |
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| Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson did not make a ruling Thursday, May 14, regarding the suspensions of five NFL players who tested positive for a banned substance after taking a product called StarCaps. The five players involved are Minnesota Vikings DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, New Orleans Saints DEs Charles Grant and Will Smith as well as unrestricted free-agent RB Deuce McAllister (Saints). Magnuson did not give a timetable for a ruling but said it will be relatively soon. |
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| Confirming a previous report, NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have announced the release of RB Deuce McAllister. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. He might catch on with another team but don't expect a huge role. |
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| Mike Triplett, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints and RB Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Saints will save more than $4 million in salary cap space with McAllister off the roster. |
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| Jeff Duncan, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints will likely announce within the next couple of weeks that they will part ways with RB Deuce McAllister. McAllister has a $7.3 million cap hit for this coming season. Head coach Sean Payton also clearly believes RB Pierre Thomas is a better fit for the team's offense at this stage. |
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| Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister could be released or have his contract restructured. McAllister will count $7.3 million against the team's salary cap in 2009, but the team would save more than $4 million in cap savings by releasing him. McAllister has indicated he would be willing to restructure his contract to remain with the team in a lesser role. |
| Fantasy Impact: The Saint won't keep him at his current price. He could come back, but it will be for a lot less. |
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