Herb Donaldson News

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. Read more: Wiu , College Herb Donaldson Signed by Dallas Cowboys Former Leatherneck All-America joins practice squad DALLAS, Texas a ' Former Western Illinois All-American running back Herb Donaldson was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad.

Anyone who thinks the Cowboys are just going to roll over and play speed bump on the way to an unbeaten season has another thing coming to them.

The Cowboys worked out five players on Thursday, including veteran cornerback Chris McAlister, who spent part of this season with New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints placed fullback Heath Evans on injured reserve on Thursday and agreed to terms with fullback Kyle Eckel, team general manager Mickey Loomis announced.

The New Orleans Saints have re-signed Herb Donaldson. The New Orleans Saints will bring back undrafted rookie tailback Herb Donaldson to the practice squad Thursday to replace tailback P.J. Hill, who was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' active roster on Wednesday, General Manager Mickey Loomis said.

The New Orleans Saints have never been undefeated in preseason play, but have a chance to do so Thursday night with a win over the Miami Dolphins.

Joey Harrington was sacked eight times Thursday night in the Superdome. Two days later, Harrington is out of a job.

Undrafted rookie running backs P.J. Hill and Herb Donaldson have one more chance to make their cases before Saints Coach Sean Payton and his coaching staff decide their fate.

Saints halfbacks Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas both sat our of practice on Wednesday according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Thomas will miss the team's third preseason game on Saturday in Oakland against the Raiders with a knee injury he sustained in last weekend's game against the Houston Texans.

The New Orleans Saints' running game continued to show the fruits of their offseason and training camp labors when it comes to getting tough yards in short-yardage and goal-line situations.

If the New Orleans Saints keep four running backs on their 53-man roster, Lynell Hamilton, above, might have the advantage over P.J. Hill and Herb Donaldson because he plays on the special teams first unit.

Mike Bell looks back on his last days in Denver with self-loathing.Now trying to save his career with the New Orleans Saints, Bell described his former self as an egotistical malcontent who gained too much weight and became a cancer in the locker room after the Broncos moved him from running back to fullback."I felt like I was betrayed and I felt ...

Mike Bell looks back on his last days in Denver with self-loathing. Now trying to save his career with the New Orleans Saints, Bell described his former self as an egotistical malcontent who gained too much weight and became a cancer in the locker room after the Broncos moved him from running back to fullback.

Saints Coach Sean Payton and his staff likely will be pleased after breaking down the game tape of Saturday night's 38-14 victory against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.

Matt Ryerson/The Hawk Eye Ed Roberts and Dre Gibbs joke around while getting their team photo taken during Western Illinois University's football media day Tuesday at Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill.

Round 2 of my overdue mailbag installments. Some morsals to nibble on before tonight's exhibition game against Cincinnati.

The New Orleans Saints held their first scrimmage of training camp on Saturday without starting quarterback Drew Brees, who was excused for what the club said was a family matter.

When the Saints take to the field on Friday night for their first preseason game of the season it will be the culmination of a dream for handfuls of rookie and first year players.

Saints quarterback Mark Brunell solidified his hold as Drew Brees' backup with a solid performance in the Saints Black and Gold scrimmage.

Reggie Bush reached down to grab his left knee, gasped as if in pain, then looked over at the sideline, grinning.