More bad news for Saints: Sedrick Ellis out 2-4 weeks

Posted by Teddy Kider, The Times-Picayune October 03, 2008 10:02AM

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Saints defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis is the latest in a season of devastating injuries for the team.

Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis had a medial meniscus tear in his right knee and will miss the next two to four weeks, according to Saints Coach Sean Payton.

Payton said Friday as his team’s practice was getting underway that Ellis had arthroscopic knee surgery that morning.

Ellis was the No. 7 pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and has started every game for the Saints this season, recording nine tackles and a sack. He was expected to help the Saints’ rushing defense Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, who rank sixth in the NFL in rushing yards per game (141.3) behind running back Adrian Peterson.

With Ellis out, the likely starter at defensive tackle beside Kendrick Clancy would be Antwan Lake, who returned to the field last week against the San Francisco 49ers after missing two games with a groin injury.
Before Friday, Payton had already announced that three starters and a backup would definitely miss Monday’s game against the Vikings: receiver David Patten (groin), receiver Marques Colston (thumb), tight end Jeremy Shockey (hernia) and cornerback Aaron Glenn (ankle).

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