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In what would seem a leading candidate for non-story of the week that then became a story, Reggie Bush drew the ire of many fans for suggesting via Twitter that he was actually enjoying his free time during the NFL-imposed lockout.

With all the news lately about players putting their feet in their mouths via Twitter, be sure to tune into “NFL Total Access” on NFL Network tonight. Their in-studio guest will be none other than Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson.

The Saints have decided to re-sign Pierre Thomas to a four-year deal, meaning a backfield committee appears imminent.

Cam Newton showed that he wants to do the right thing this week when he announced that he was going to be full-participation at the combine.

He might want to stop participating in interviews, however.

Saints lead running back Chris Ivory didn’t play a prominent role in Sunday’s win over the Rams, and his noticeable absence has been explained.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas is expected to return this week vs. St. Louis, but do not rush him into your starting lineup. Coach Sean Payton has raved about RB Chris Ivory.

If Pierre Thomas returns in Week 13, it makes all the Saints running backs less attractive in fantasy leagues.

The Saints can be thankful for this: Reggie Bush is back.

Saints RB Reggie Bush‘s return to the lineup will have to wait another week after the team declared him inactive for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora has the latest on the CBA negotiations, injury updates on Saints RBs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, Browns WR Joshua Cribbs and Titans WR Kenny Britt, as well as the possibility of former Dallas coach Wade Phillips landing with Mike Shanahan in Washington.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas doesn’t appear to be any closer to a return. Chris Ivory and Ladell Betts will continue to share the workload, but neither should be a fantasy option against the Steelers.

Vikings QB Brett Favre is in a walking boot and has two fractures in his surgically repaired left ankle, though the ankle injury is not as severe as the fractured ankles of those currently jumping off the Vikings’ bandwagon.

Saints RB Chris Ivory has major sleeper value once again in Week 7.

Reggie Bush is “making huge leaps” in his rehab from a broken fibula, but doesn’t have a timetable on his return and doesn’t want to risk a setback by coming back too early.