Saints sign rookie RB Mark Ingram

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with rookie running back Mark Ingram @MarkIngram22 on Saturday. He was the 28th pick of the first round in this year's draft. The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner signed a four-year deal, but only the first three years are guaranteed. Financial figures are unknown as of now. He is expected to be a big contributor in the Saints' backfield, which currently consists of Pierre Thomas @Pierre_Thomas, Darren Sproles @DarrenSproles, Chris Ivory @ivory33 and himself this season.

Fantasy Analysis:

I can't really pass judgement on Ingram as a fantasy running back yet. I've seen multiple sites talk about how the acquisition of Darren Sproles crushes Pierre Thomas' value; I don't know, and I don't think anyone can say anything for certain here. We won't know until we see how Sean Payton uses these guys in camp. With that being said, Ingram is the guy I want the most out of this backfield. Thomas' ankle injuries scare me a little and Sproles is a third-down back.

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