New Orleans Saints
Courtney Roby - #15 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 189 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/10/1983 |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, IN |
| College | Indiana |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2005, 3rd round, 4th pick by Titans |
Saints release DE McCray, two others
The Saints announced Monday that they have released veteran DE Bobby McCray, waived CB Glenn Sharpe and released WR Roy Hall with an injury settlement.
Saints trade OT Brown to Redskins
The Saints traded OT Jammal Brown to the Redskins on Saturday for a 2011 draft pick, Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis announced in a team-issued statement on Saturday.
Saints WR Moore signs RFA tender
Saints WR Lance Moore signed his one-year, $1.759 million restricted free-agent tender on Friday, executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis announced in a club-issued statement.
Saints receive Super Bowl rings
The Super Bowl champion Saints received their championship rings at a ceremony Wednesday night in downtown New Orleans.
Report: Saints S Harper agrees to sign tender
Saints SS Roman Harper will avoid having his restricted free-agent tender offer reduced, according to PFW correspondent Mike Triplett, a beat writer for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Disgruntled Saints RB Thomas signs tender
Saints RB Pierre Thomas has signed his restricted free-agent tender, GM Mickey Loomis said Monday, but Thomas' agent says his client remains unhappy with his contract situation.
Saints OLT Brown will have to earn back starting job
OLT Jammal Brown has yet to sign his restricted free-agent tender and is hoping to receive a long-term contract offer, but word is the Saints aren't interested in discussing such a deal with him.
Surprise onside kicks a percentage play
The Saints used an unexpected onside kick to propel them to a Super Bowl victory. Was this a reasonable risk to take, and will more teams use this element of surprise in the future?
Shockey released from hospital
Saints TE Jeremy Shockey has been released from the hospital, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Friday, after he suffered seizure-like symptoms in the team's weight room Thursday afternoon.
Saints TE Shockey hospitalized
Saints TE Jeremy Shockey was taken to a hospital after experiencing seizure-like systems during a workout in the team's weight room, reports indicate.
Saints’ Brown, McCray, Wilkerson in DLE mix
DE Bobby McCray started all three playoff games at left end for the Saints last season after the usual starter, Charles Grant, suffered a torn triceps in Week 17, but McCray likely will fill a pass-rush specialist role next season.
Saints sign FB McKie
Former Bears FB Jason McKie signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Monday.
Saints sign ex-Jaguars LB Ingram
The Saints have come to an agreement with former Jaguars LB Clint Ingram on a one-year contract, New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis announced Wednesday.
Bird watching
The Falcons could be up to the task of dethroning the Saints in a division known for parity, writes PFW's Dan Parr.
Saints could wait until July to sign veteran backup QB
The Saints have yet to sign a veteran backup for QB Drew Brees, as the uncapped year's "final eight" rule has limited their options in free agency.
PLAYER NEWS
The New Orleans Saints have placed Roby on injured reserve, officially ending his season three weeks after he suffering a concussion during a game against the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
Roby has missed the past two games since his injury, although head coach Sean Payton said last week that he had been cleared to play again. Roby had averaged 23.8 yards on 33 kickoff returns this season, with a long return of 39 yards. Running back Pierre Thomas has handled kickoff returns in Roby's absence, averaging 22 yards on seven returns.
Saints coach Sean Payton says Roby appears to have no long-term damage and should be released from the hospital on Monday.|||||||
Roby suffered a neck injury and concussion Sunday against the St. Louis Rams and was taken to a local hospital. Payton says Roby has "some soreness in his neck, but the news is good." The coach says the Saints will "see where he's at this week." Roby was injured during a scramble for the ball after he fumbled a return in the second quarter. He was taken off the field on a stretcher after about a 10-minute delay.
The Saints have brought back kick return specialist and reserve receiver Courtney Roby.|||||||
Roby, now in his fourth year in the NFL, signed with the Saints during the 2008 season and served as the team's primary kickoff returner for five games before his season ended with an ankle injury. He averaged 24.8 yards on 19 kickoff returns for the Saints last season. The 6-foot, 189-pound former Indiana standout entered the league as the Tennessee Titans' 2005 third-round draft choice and also has played for the Indianapolis Colts.
The Bengals signed Roby to a two-year deal on Tuesday.|||||||
The move came on the same day receiver Tab Perry was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Roby was a third-round draft pick by Tennessee in 1005. He played in 25 games, starting six, during his career with the Titans, which ended when he was waived on Sept. 1.