New Orleans Saints
Chris Chamberlain - #56 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 238 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/30/1985 |
| Birthplace | Bethany, OK |
| College | Tulsa |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 7th round, 21st pick by Rams |
Bounty testimony from Williams leaked
Gregg Williams testified that he tried to shut down the team's bounty system when the NFL began investigating but was overruled by Joe Vitt.
Tagliabue vacates player discipline in bounty case
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue vacated all player discipline involving the Saints’ bounty case.
Tagliabue's bounty decision expected Tuesday
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue is expected to rule Tuesday on player appeals in the NFL's bounty investigation of the Saints.
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The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers each took a big step backward Sunday, but the Panthers earned their best win of the Ron Rivera-era.
Wilson's big game helps Giants defeat Saints
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Reports: Players reject bounty settlement
The players involved in the Saints’ bounty case rejected a settlement offer, according to multiple reports.
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The Saints announced Saturday that RB Chris Ivory is now considered doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Giants.
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One of the bright spots for the Saints’ 32nd-ranked defense has been the development of DE Cameron Jordan in his second season.
Scout's Notebook: Saints SLB David Hawthorne
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki sees Saints SLB David Hawthorne underperforming at a poorly fit position.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons cross one hurdle
The NFC South-champion Falcons dealt the rival Saints a blow in Week 13, and the Panthers and Bucs both came up short out West.
Sheen is wearing off on Saints' offensive line
The Saints' offensive line has taken a step back in the past game and a half, and it could be a sign of things to come for the unit.
Friday's 60-second rant: Payton's absence glaring in key moments
The post-bounty Saints simply lost their edge in the absence of Sean Payton, as Thursday night's loss perfectly depicted.
Falcons pick off Brees five times, beat Saints
The Falcons raced to a 17-0 lead and the defense made it stand up, picking off five of Drew Brees' passes in a 23-13 victory over the Saints.
Falcons need to find selves against rival Saints
If Falcons are to earn the national recognition they crave, they'll have to take down their biggest rival — the Saints — on Thursday night.
Saints players to attend hearing with Williams
Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma plan to be present Friday when their lawyers are scheduled to cross examine former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
PLAYER NEWS
Chamberlain says he is out for the season after injuring his left knee Friday night in an exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.|||||||
Chamberlain confirms in postings on his Twitter page that MRI results from Saturday show he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament. The linebacker says his knee buckled as he pursued running back Montell Owens during the second quarter.
New Orleans Saints reserve linebacker Chris Chamberlain appeared to hurt his left knee in the first half of Friday night's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.|||||||
Chamberlain was hurt on a running play in the second quarter. He was not credited with the tackle but was near the scrum where Montell Owens was taken down. He remained down for several minutes before being helped to his feet and off the field with a trainer under each arm. He put only minimal weight on his left leg. Trainers appeared to be examining his knee on the sideline, then took him to the locker room on a cart.
Chamberlain will be sidelined six to eight weeks with turf toe on his left foot, an injury that left him wearing a cast.|||||||
Chamberlain is one of the Rams' top special teams players, and he was hurt in the first half of Sunday's season-opening 17-13 loss to Arizona. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said Monday that Chamberlain, who has already seen a foot specialist, may be placed on injured reserve.
