SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 11, 2005) -- Jesse Chatman was acquired by the New Orleans Saints from Miami to provide depth at running back in the absence of the injured Deuce McAllister.
The 5-foot-8, 245-pound Chatman, in his fourth NFL season, had his best year in 2004 with San Diego as LaDainian Tomlinson's backup, rushing for 392 yards and three touchdowns and gaining 6 yards per carry. He was released by the Chargers during the summer and signed by the Dolphins.
He had been inactive for all five Miami games. The Dolphins will receive a conditional future draft choice in the deal.
McAllister tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Oct. 9 at Green Bay and is expected to be lost for the season. Antowain Smith and Aaron Stecker will replace him with Chatman, who played at Eastern Washington, serving as insurance.
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