New Orleans Saints
Marques Colston - #12 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/05/1983 |
| Birthplace | Harrisburg, PA |
| College | Hofstra |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 7th round, 44th pick by Saints |
Report: Saints sign PK Carney
The Saints will carry two kickers on their roster after reportedly signing veteran PK John Carney on Tuesday.
Report: Saints will work out Carney
Just hours after they lost to the Falcons in overtime, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Saints will work out former kicker John Carney this week.
With Bush out, Moore delivers for Saints
The Saints needed somebody to step up with RB Reggie Bush due to miss six weeks following a broken fibula. If Sunday was any indication, it looks like WR Lance Moore is going to be that guy.
Bush’s injury creates opportunity for Thomas
With Reggie Bush expected to be out for about another five weeks or so while his broken leg heals, word is Saints RB Pierre Thomas will play more snaps.
Saints re-sign RB Betts
With RB Reggie Bush expected to miss up to six weeks recovering from a broken leg, the Saints turned to a familiar face to add depth to their backfield Wednesday.
Report: Bush to miss six weeks
The Associated Press reports that Saints RB Reggie Bush has a broken fibula and will miss close to six weeks.
Bush hurts leg in Saints' win
RB Reggie Bush had to leave the Saints' 25-22 victory over the 49ers Monday night due to a right leg injury. He's expected to get X-rays in New Orleans on Tuesday.
Saints' defense shines in win over 49ers
Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard field goal that barely fluttered through as time expired after Drew Brees set it up with a 30-yard completion to Marques Colston, and the Saints spoiled the San Francisco 49ers' home opener with a 25-22 ...
Monday-night game inactives
The following players are inactive for the Monday night game between the Saints and 49ers.
Saturday injury report for Saints-Niners
Here is the injury report for the Week Two Monday-night game, New Orleans at San Francisco, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
Smaller role grows on Saints RB Bush
Saints RB Reggie Bush has embraced his role, and head coach Sean Payton still thinks very highly of him.
Saints re-sign CB Torrence, cut LB Asiodu
The Saints announced Wednesday that the club has re-signed free-agent CB Leigh Torrence and waived LB K.C. Asiodu.
Bush will forfeit 2005 Heisman
Saints RB Reggie Bush released a statement Tuesday announcing his decision to forfeit his 2005 Heisman Trophy.
Week Two power rankings
The Packers remain top dog in our rankings, but the defending champion Saints leap to No. 2 after a season-opening win over the Vikings.
Players stand as one with sign of solidarity
As you might have seen prior to the Vikings-Saints game, players collectively decided to show their solidarity in their labor battle against the owners by raising a single finger.
PLAYER NEWS
Colston finished with five catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints' season-ending loss to Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
Colston finished with 83 catches for 1,154 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season.
Colston finished with a season-high 10 catches for 153 yards in the Saints' win over Dallas on Sunday.|||||||
Colston has 78 catches for 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns on the season.
Colston has scored the 56th touchdown of his career and with New Orleans, surpassing Saints' all-time rusher Deuce McAllister for the club record. The wide receiver, a seventh-round draft choice out of Hofstra in 2006, surpassed McAllister with 10-yard reception over the middle in the second quarter of New Orleans' game against San Francisco on Sunday.|||||||
The touchdown catch was Colston's eighth of the season and gave New Orleans a 14-7 lead over the 49ers in the second quarter. Colston entered the game with 6,961 career yards receiving, ranking third in Saints history behind Eric Martin (7,854) and Joe Horn (7,622). Colston also was third in catches coming in with 500, behind Martin (532) and Horn (523).
Colston finished with nine catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 31-24 win over San Diego.|||||||
Colston's big night gave him a franchise-record 52 TD catches with the Saints (1-4). After a very quiet first three games, Colston has hauled in 18 receptions for 284 yards and four TDs in his last two.
Colston caught nine passes for 153 yards a TD on Sunday.|||||||
This is the type of game fantasy owners hope Colston can produce on a consistent bassis.