Mark Ingram Ready To Reclaim Saints’ Lead Back Role After Injury

October 21, 2014   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram wasn't exactly sure what his role would be in the team's offense upon his return to the lineup from a broken left hand. 
Ingram was probably surprised Sunday when he played as much as any other running back for the Saints despite missing the past three games. The running back never had a chance while playing against the Detroit Lions and their No. 1 overall defense, though. 
Ingram received an ungracious welcome back from the Lions, but the running back can't dwell on one poor performance. He'll once again be tasked with taking over the primary responsibilities among the Saints running back stable due to an injury to veteran Pierre Thomas. 
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thomas could miss the next two to three weeks due to a shoulder injury he suffered Sunday. 

The Saints didn't exactly ease Ingram into the lineup anyhow. Despite coming back from injury, the Alabama product led the team in carr...

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