New Orleans Saints
Curtis Lofton - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 241 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/02/1986 |
| Birthplace | Kingfisher, OK |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 6th pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | 2 | 0 |
Judge does not foresee bounty settlement
U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan said that the failure of the settlement talks for the bounty case was “extremely disappointing."
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A temporary restraining order to allow players suspended in connection with "bountygate" to rejoin their teams and play in Week One has been requested.
Patriots sign RB Hilliard, waive C Tennant
The Patriots signed former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard on Tuesday. Hilliard is the fifth running back on the team’s roster.
Saints acquire S Bush, waive S Amaya
The Saints have claimed S Rafael Bush off waivers from the Broncos and waived S Jonathon Amaya.
PK Kasay among Saints' final cuts
The Saints cut 22 players from their active roster on Friday, including veteran PK John Kasay.
Goodell focuses on prohibition of bounties in letter to fans
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wrote a letter to fans on Friday and put an emphasis on keeping bounties out of football.
Saints cut DT Ayodele, QB McCown
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Packers release DE Hargrove
The Packers have released DE Anthony Hargrove, the club announced Friday.
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While Aaron Kromer is only the Saints’ interim interim head coach, our sources do not anticipate he will have much of a problem gaining respect from players.
Saints made right choice in selecting Kromer
The Saints showed good judgment in selecting a fill-in for suspended head coach Sean Payton for the second time this offseason.
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Aaron Kromer will be the Saints’ head coach for the first six games of the regular season while Joe Vitt is suspended, the team said Wednesday.
Saints acquire LB Ruud
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Report: Saints sign WR Camarillo
A league source said the Saints signed free-agent WR Greg Camarillo on Sunday.
Saints lose backup LB Chamberlain
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NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFLPA filed documents in court disputing Roger Goodell's claim he was prepared to discipline "bountygate" players back in March.
PLAYER NEWS
Saints starting linebackers Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne are injured and it's not certain whether either will be back for New Orleans' regular-season opener against Washington.|||||||
Assistant head coach Joe Vitt says Lofton has a high ankle sprain. Hawthorne has a torn meniscus and was scheduled for surgery Monday. Vitt is not specifying which leg either player hurt. He says he is hopeful Lofton will return for the Redskins game and possibly before the preseason ends. Vitt says that while Lofton is out, Ramon Humber will take over at middle linebacker, relaying defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's calls on the field.
Lofton has agreed to a five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.|||||||
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who announced the deal Saturday night, says New Orleans sought Lofton because he can play all three linebacker positions and is just entering the prime of his career. The 6-foot, 241-pound Lofton was a second-round draft choice by the Falcons in 2008 and has started 63 of the 64 games in which he has played.
Lofton is starting for Atlanta on Sunday despite a knee injury.|||||||
Lofton has a team-best 95 tackles this season for the Falcons.
