Heath Evans has been placed on injured reserve and replaced on the Saints' 53-man roster by former New England Patriots fullback Kyle Eckel, Coach Sean Payton said Thursday.
Evans suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be lost for the season. Dr. James Andrews performed surgery Thursday on Evans.
"We're losing a starter who has really played well these first six games,'' Payton said.
Evans Done For Season