SAINTS LOSING, SIGNING RUNNING BACKS

With running back Reggie Bush recovering from a knee injury and running back Deuce McAllister facing a four-game suspension, running back Aaron Stecker has been placed on injured reserve, a league source tells us. The Saints, we’re told, filled the spot by inking running back Darian Barnes. Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports that they also have signed running back Mike Bell. The Saints added another running back via the practice squad, inking Lavarus Giles. Stecker suffered an injury during Sunday’s win at Kansas City. After rushing for 448 yards in 2007, Stecker gained only 43 yards on eight carries this season.