New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is not seeking a trade, head coach Sean Payton told the The Times-Picayune, despite speculation to the contrary.
Sean Payton denies Mark Ingram trade rumors
Saints’ running back Mark Ingram is not going anywhere, according to his head coach.
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The Saints have five running backs on their roster, leading to limited carries for Ingram. On Sunday, CBS's Jason La Canfora speculated that Ingram could be the next first-round pick to be shopped before the end of his rookie deal. With players like A.J. Jenkins, Trent Richardson and Jon Baldwin all being dealt in the last few weeks, a move of Ingram would not be out of the ordinary.
Payton called reports of a possible Ingram deal "completely false" and said they had "zero credibility." Ingram has just 17 carries for 31 yards in two games this season. He missed the Saints' Week 3 matchup against the Cardinals due to a toe injury.
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