Saints far from perfect as playoffs approach

...who's in the secondary, this defense just isn't all that good when defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis isn't on the field. Oh, and there also was that myth, although it sure looked...

Shockey out for Saints

...been declared inactive. The other players on the inactive list for the Saints are defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, cornerback Jabari Greer, kicker John Carney, safety Usama Young, cornerback Marcus McCauley, linebacker Anthony Waters and...

Cowboys' Ware will play against Saints

Cowboys OLB Ware will play against Saints

Checking in on the injuries that matter most

...for at least another week. There appears to be growing concern about New Orleans defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee), who missed his second straight day of practice. Ellis is one of the more unsung...

Pro Bowl update: Balloting for defense

...3 DT Albert Haynesworth Redskins 229,895 4 DT Darnell Dockett Cardinals 143,183 5 DT Sedrick Ellis Saints 140,100 1 OLB DeMarcus Ware Cowboys 340,915 2 OLB Chad Greenway Vikings 226...

Week 14 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 14 inactives.

Called Out: Wideouts center of debate

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for their rankings on guys such as Kurt Warner, Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Redman, right, is stopped by New Orleans Saints' Sedrick Ellis in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Redman, right, is stopped by New Orleans Saints' Sedrick Ellis in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP...