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New Orleans Saints say Marques Colston has been…

The New Orleans Saints sent an intriguing one-way signal Wednesday, hinting to reporters who cover the Jacksonville Jaguars that top receiver Marques Colston has been medically cleared and might play this Sunday. Colston, who suffered a broken collarbone while making a diving catch in the closing minute of the Saints’ season-opening loss at Green Bay, returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis, according to Coach Sean Payton’s injury report. That Colston was at practice at all signaled a remarkable medical turnaround for the wideout, who was expected to miss at least four weeks

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New Orleans Saints’ Sean Payton: Maurice…

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton addresses the media after Wednesday’s practice in Metairie. The team travels to Jacksonville, Fla., to face the Jaguars on Sunday at noon. Opening Statement: “The following players did not practice: LB Jonathan Vilma (left knee), C Olin Kreutz (left knee), T Zach Strief (right knee), LB Martez Wilson (shoulder), TE David Thomas (concussion), LB Will Herring (hamstring)

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Injuries force New Orleans Saints coach Sean…

METAIRIE, Louisiana — For much of the past five seasons, Saints coach Sean Payton could always rely on the consistency and health of his offensive line. But as New Orleans gets ready for its game at Jacksonville on Sunday, Payton’s offensive line likely will welcome two new starters, thanks to a run on injuries in the Saints’ win against the Texans on Sept. 25

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New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton says Marques…

Setting of something of a puzzle Wednesday, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton told reporters in Jacksonville wide receiver Marques Colston has been medically cleared and will play against the Jaguars on Sunday, according to published reports. That is a more emphatic statement than Payton offered New Orleans media during his Wednesday press conference. If true, Colston’s recovery from a broken collarbone suffered at Green Bay in the 2011 season opener will be nothing short of astounding

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New Orleans Saints can’t look past Jaguars: Jeff…

Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 4:01 PM By Jeff Duncan, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune Follow Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan gives his take on the state of the Saints as they begin preparation for therg game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Tags: new orleans saints Share this video Video tools

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