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NFL | Former Oregon Duck Joey Harrington signs with Saints
Joey Harrington, the former Oregon Ducks quarterback, signed with the Saints and participated in his first practice Friday at the team's suburban training center, a day before the Saints were set to leave for Sunday's game at Denver.
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NEW ORLEANS — The "piano man," Joey Harrington, has landed a new gig in the birthplace of jazz. He'll be playing third fiddle behind Saints starting quarterback Drew Brees and backup Mark Brunell, a former Husky.
The former Oregon Ducks quarterback signed with the Saints and participated in his first practice Friday, a day before the Saints were set to leave for Sunday's game at Denver.
"When I say it's going to be a great fit, I think it's in all areas," Harrington said. "You've got the weapons, so you're going to win some games. You've got a great coach who knows how to use them, and you've got two great quarterbacks here. ... That's the biggest thing for me now is just to take a step back, get my feet under me and learn the best that I can. See what it's like to be on a team that wins some games."
Harrington, a standout at Oregon also known for his talent as a pianist, has spent six seasons in the NFL since being drafted third overall by Detroit in 2002. He played for Miami in 2006 and for Atlanta last season.
"I've obviously had a few bumps along the way," Harrington said. "Some mistakes I made and some I couldn't control. They've all been learning situations. I think here it gives me the chance to learn from somebody who's done it well in Drew the last four or five years."
Notes
• Minnesota could be without Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson on Sunday. Peterson, the league's leading rusher with 263 yards, was limited in Friday's practice because of a hamstring injury and is questionable for the game against Carolina.
• LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) returned to practice in a limited role Friday and is listed as questionable for the San Diego Chargers' game against the New York Jets on Monday night.
• Although Jacksonville WR Jerry Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, coach Jack Del Rio said he doesn't believe he'll play.
• Green Bay LB Nick Barnett said Friday he would appeal the second fine he received in as many weeks from the NFL. Barnett was fined $7,500 this week for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Detroit QB Jon Kitna. He also was fined $7,500 last week for a horse-collar tackle on Minnesota QB Tarvaris Jackson in the Packers' opener Sept. 8.
• Cleveland WR Braylon Edwards (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
• Tennessee WR Justin Gage missed his third consecutive practice with a groin injury on Friday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game with Houston. QB Vince Young, still nursing a sprained left knee, was declared out.
• Two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews is doubtful for Philadelphia's game against Pittsburgh on Sunday because of back spasms.
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