METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints need a new kick returner.
Rookie Marcus Murphy, who handled both kickoff and punt returns for the Saints all season, is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a high ankle sprain, according to a league source.
Veteran running back C.J. Spiller is listed as Murphy’s backup in both spots, and he replaced Murphy as New Orleans’ kickoff returner after Murphy was injured during last Sunday’s 24-17 victory over the Buccaneers.