METAIRIE, La., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Injury-plagued New Orleans Saints all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister has been released by the NFL team after eight seasons.
McAllister, 30, who became expendable with the rise of running backs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, started six games last season rushing for 418 yards and five touchdowns. McAllister, who appeared in 13 games in 2008, also had 18 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.