Deuce McAllister, RB, New Orleans Saints

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Saints | McAllister probable for Week 12
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:53:20 -0800

Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game and is expected to play.

Saints | McAllister uncertain for Week 12
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:52 -0800

Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister (knee), did not practice Thursday, Nov. 20. He had his left knee drained, and his status for Week 12 is up in the air.

Saints | Lawyer says accused Saints players took no steroids
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:20:14 -0800

The Associated Press reports David Cornwell, the lawyer for New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister and defensive linemen Will Smith and Charles Grant, says none of the three took steroids. Cornwell said the doctor who administers the steroid program testified that he didn't inform players the substance they were taking contained bumetanide.

Saints | NFL to hear McAllister's appeal Tuesday
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:56:24 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the NFL will hear New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister's appeal of his possible suspension for testing positive for water pills Tuesday, Nov. 18. If his appeal is denied, he could be suspended as early as next week.

Saints | McAllister scores touchdown Week 8
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:01:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries in the team's Week 8 game.

Saints | Suspension appeal will be heard in November
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:17:26 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister, DL Charles Grant and DL Will Smith have decided to band together and appeal their suspension as one. All three players have tested positive for a water pill and face a four-game suspension. Their appeal will be heard in the middle of November.

NFL | Over 15 positive steroid tests around league?
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:51:12 -0700

Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister and DL Will Smith are among a group of over 10 and possibly even more than 15 NFL players who have tested positive under the NFL's steroid policy as a result of taking water pills to lose weight, sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Attorney David Cornwell told Mortensen he has been retained by "a number of players" to represent them in the NFL appeals process, but Cornwell wouldn't say who those players were or the exact number who have retained his legal services.

NFL | League hit by 'rash of positive' drug tests
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:19:39 -0700

FOXSports.com reports there has been a "rash of positive tests under the steroid policy as a result of players taking water pills to lose weight," according to FOX 31 Denver, citing a highly-placed NFL source. New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister and DL Will Smith were reportedly among the positive tests. McAllister and Smith are in a group of players that have tested positive for Bumetanide, a diuretic frequently used for weight loss, but also for masking the use of steroids or other drugs. All of the players who tested positive are subject to suspension, though they can appeal. Under the league's steroid policy, a first positive test results in a four-game suspension.

Saints | McAllister solid Week 6
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:36:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister lead the team in rushing Week 6 with 65 yards on 13 carries.

Saints | McAllister's role should remain same
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:17:36 -0700

Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said RB Deuce McAllister's role should remain the same for the rest of the season after putting up solid numbers in the team's Week 4 game.

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Also see

11/21 - Official Injury Report - Week 12
11/21 - Friday Practice Report
11/21 - NFL Players in the News
11/20 - Thursday Practice Report
10/27 - NFL Players in the News