Three-time Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram II decided to step away from professional football and into a television studio. Ingram recently announced that he will retire from NFL and start working as an analyst with FOX Sports.

Ingram will be part of the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” show, which is set to start airing in the fall of 2023.

“I’m thrilled to join FOX Sports and BIG NOON KICKOFF,” said Ingram in a statement released by FOX Sports.

“I can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, at the biggest games in college football – I’m ready for the Fall!”

Ingram spent the 2022 NFL season with the New Orleans Saints, but struggled to make an impact due to injuries. He ended the campaign with just 233 rushing yards and one touchdown. This probably played a role in his decision to hang up his cleats.

Mark Ingram was drafted by the Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft following an impressive run at college that included a Heisman Trophy award. Ingram went on to spend eight years in New Orleans before embarking on stints with the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. He reunited with the Saints midway through the 2021 campaign.

 Ingram walks away with three Pro Bowls to his name and as the Saints’ all-time rushing yards leader. He rushed for 8,111 yards and 85 touchdowns in total over the course of his 13 years in the league.

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The New Orleans Saints have acquired veteran running back Mark Ingram via trade with the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. The move reunites Ingram with the franchise with whom he spent the first eight years of his pro career.

The terms of the trade remain unknown, but the deal reportedly includes a swap of late-round draft picks.

Ingram started all seven games of the 2021 NFL season for Houston and lead the team with 294 rushing yards and a touchdown. The only obvious reason why the Texans would opt to deal him is that they wanted to do him a favor and send him someplace where he can play competitive football.

The Saints, on the other hand, badly needed a second running back. The team previously released veteran Latavius Murray due to financial reasons, while second-year back Tony Jones Jr. is currently on the injured reserve. This caused a heavy workload for the Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara, which was something New Orleans knew they couldn’t let continue for too long.

During his first stint with the Saints, Mark Ingram rushed for 6,007 yards and 50 touchdowns while adding 228 catches for 1,598 receiving yards and five scores. He also made two Pro Bowls in New Orleans before leaving the franchise to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.  

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The Baltimore Ravens made their first major roster move ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to multiple sources close to the franchise, the Ravens intend to release veteran running back Mark Ingram.

Ingram signed with the Ravens ahead of the 2018 season, inking a three-year, $15 million contract. By moving on from the 31-year-old veteran, Baltimore will free up $5 million in the salary cap.

Ingram confirmed the news on social media, saying his goodbyes to the Ravens and their “first-class organization.”

The move doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since the Ravens didn’t use Ingram all that much lately. He didn’t take the field since Week 12 while missing both postseason games.

Ingram was a Pro Bowler in 2019 but failed to maintain the same level of play in 2020. He had a career-low 72 rushes while running for just 299 yards and two scores.

While he’s not needed in Baltimore anymore, there is no doubt that Mark Ingram should be able to find a prominent role on another team. The three-time Pro Bowl selectee has always had a strong ability to pick up yards throughout heavy contact while also being able to contribute in the passing game.

Ingram’s career stats include 7,324 rushing yards and 62 touchdowns alongside 260 catches for 1,895 yards.

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Playing at one of the highest demanding positions in football, running backs are usually not known for their longevity and continued high production as they get older. But Baltimore Ravens’ back Mark Ingram believes this won’t apply on him and that he’ll be able to play on a high level well into his 30ties.

Ingram, who turned 30 in December, had a chat with reporters on Tuesday and said that he’s feeling great and that he believes his game will remain strong for the next “four or five years.”

“I’m just blessed, and thankful the Lord has my body feeling this way,” said Ingram. “I’m with a great team that takes care of me, and I feel like I can play this game at a high level — at the highest level — for at least another four or five years. I feel like that. I honestly do.”

Ingram hopes that this longevity could elevate his career and afford him a memorable career.   

“When you talk about running backs who had long, prestigious careers, I want to be in that discussion. I want to be talked about that way,” he added. “I just want to be the best player that I can be. I want to win championships, and I want to do it at a high level, and I feel like I can do that for a long time.”

Mark Ingram had a slow start to his professional career, but he managed to find success in recent years. Since 2016, he had three 1,000+ yards seasons, including 2019 in which he rushed for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns. Ingram also became a weapon in the passing game, getting five receiving TDs last season.

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Two-time Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, and it seemed like he was ready to extend his stay with the organization following the end of 2018. Saints felt the same way about Ingram, with head coach Sean Payton publicly saying the team wishes to keep the 29-year-old in early March.

Ingram, however, changed his mind when he hit free agency, and decided to agree to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Ravens. This naturally didn’t sit well with Payton, who recently said that this outcome was “frustrating” for him.

“It happened pretty quickly,” – explained Payton during Annual League Meeting in Phoenix. “Look, I’m excited for Mark’s opportunity. He’s been a tremendous, tremendous player for us and leader for us.”

“It was frustrating because I felt there was little dialogue,” – he added. “At least usually, I’m able to visit with the player, and I wasn’t able to, so the ends and outs specifically to how that unfolded still to me are a little bit cloudy. Tried texting him, tried calling him, direct message. He texted me back, and then the next day we weren’t able to speak.”

While New Orleans signed Latavius Murray to pair up with their star RB Alvin Kamara, it is clear to see why Payton might be a bit upset. Mark Ingram steadily improved his game since being drafted 28th overall in 2011 and delivered some big numbers in recent three years. He also complemented Kamara’s game in an ideal way with the pair becoming o the first teammate backfield duo in league’s history to have 1,500+ scrimmage yards each in a single season.

Kamara’s NFL career stats include 6,007 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns alongside 228 receptions for 1,598 yards and five touchdowns.

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Baltimore Ravens let several key players go during this offseason and it appeared like the team was oriented towards saving the money and try to get impactful players through the draft. But that all changed on Wednesday, when reports surfaced that Ravens will sign a duo of Pro Bowlers in former Seattle Seahawks’ safety Earl Thomas and New Orleans Saints’ running back Mark Ingram.

According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, Thomas will ink a four-year, $55 million contract with Baltimore that includes $32 million guaranteed. With his signing, the team fills one of their biggest needs at the safety position as they Eric Weddle.

Ingram, on the other hand, intends to sign a three-year, $15 million deal with the Ravens. The 29-year-old was expected to stay with the Saints following the end of 2018 season, but the team went and got former Minnesota Vikings RB Latavius Murray instead.

These two signings represent a big step in Baltimore Ravens’ efforts to rebuild their roster and make another playoff run in 2019. Besides releasing Weddle, the team also lost C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith in the free agency. All of these players were starters in Ravens’ defense which was ranked top in the NFL in 2018.

Earl Thomas spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, but leaves the franchise on bad terms after he didn’t get a contract extension he wanted. He had a strong start of 2018 season, making three interceptions in the first four games, but ended up being ruled for the season after breaking a bone in his leg in Week 4. Thomas’ accomplishments with the Seahawks include six Pro Bowl appearances, three First-Team All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl title in 2013.

Mark Ingram played some excellent football in these past three seasons and  finished last year with respectable numbers, managing 645 rushing yards, 170 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. Still, Saints didn’t feel comfortable giving him a big deal due to his advanced age, making him look for better offers somewhere else. Ingram has two Pro Bowl appearances in his career.

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There isn’t a hidden meaning in the fact that New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram missed the team’s voluntary activities and offseason conditioning program. Although people immediately assumed he was looking for a new deal, it turns out that the 28-year-old is happy with his contract and just wanted to work out on his own.

“You know, people will make their own narrative. The media makes their own narrative. I’m not angry with my contract. I wasn’t holding out,” – Ingram told reporters on Tuesday during the team’s mandatory minicamp. “Yeah, I’m in the last year of my deal. Of course, I’d like an extension. But that’s not the reason I wasn’t here. You have the option to stay home and train on your own. … The main reason that I was not here was because I was training on my own, working on some things that I felt like I needed to get better at, that I could do best on my own.“

Despite his hard work during the offseason, Ingram won’t be able to help his team at the beginning of 2018 season. He recently received a four-game suspension from NFL after violating league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. This will be a huge blow for both the player and the New Orleans Saints, given the fact that Mark Ingram is coming off his best statistical season in NFL.

In 2017 season, Ingram had 1,124 rushing yards from 230 carries alongside 12 touchdowns. He also added 58 catches which counted for 416 receiving yards.

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Three-time Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram II decided to step away from professional football and into a television studio. Ingram recently announced that he will retire from NFL and start working as an analyst with FOX Sports.

Ingram will be part of the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” show, which is set to start airing in the fall of 2023.

“I’m thrilled to join FOX Sports and BIG NOON KICKOFF,” said Ingram in a statement released by FOX Sports.

“I can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, at the biggest games in college football – I’m ready for the Fall!”

Ingram spent the 2022 NFL season with the New Orleans Saints, but struggled to make an impact due to injuries. He ended the campaign with just 233 rushing yards and one touchdown. This probably played a role in his decision to hang up his cleats.

Mark Ingram was drafted by the Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft following an impressive run at college that included a Heisman Trophy award. Ingram went on to spend eight years in New Orleans before embarking on stints with the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. He reunited with the Saints midway through the 2021 campaign.

 Ingram walks away with three Pro Bowls to his name and as the Saints’ all-time rushing yards leader. He rushed for 8,111 yards and 85 touchdowns in total over the course of his 13 years in the league.

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The New Orleans Saints have acquired veteran running back Mark Ingram via trade with the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. The move reunites Ingram with the franchise with whom he spent the first eight years of his pro career.

The terms of the trade remain unknown, but the deal reportedly includes a swap of late-round draft picks.

Ingram started all seven games of the 2021 NFL season for Houston and lead the team with 294 rushing yards and a touchdown. The only obvious reason why the Texans would opt to deal him is that they wanted to do him a favor and send him someplace where he can play competitive football.

The Saints, on the other hand, badly needed a second running back. The team previously released veteran Latavius Murray due to financial reasons, while second-year back Tony Jones Jr. is currently on the injured reserve. This caused a heavy workload for the Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara, which was something New Orleans knew they couldn’t let continue for too long.

During his first stint with the Saints, Mark Ingram rushed for 6,007 yards and 50 touchdowns while adding 228 catches for 1,598 receiving yards and five scores. He also made two Pro Bowls in New Orleans before leaving the franchise to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.  

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The Baltimore Ravens made their first major roster move ahead of the 2021 NFL season. According to multiple sources close to the franchise, the Ravens intend to release veteran running back Mark Ingram.

Ingram signed with the Ravens ahead of the 2018 season, inking a three-year, $15 million contract. By moving on from the 31-year-old veteran, Baltimore will free up $5 million in the salary cap.

Ingram confirmed the news on social media, saying his goodbyes to the Ravens and their “first-class organization.”

The move doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since the Ravens didn’t use Ingram all that much lately. He didn’t take the field since Week 12 while missing both postseason games.

Ingram was a Pro Bowler in 2019 but failed to maintain the same level of play in 2020. He had a career-low 72 rushes while running for just 299 yards and two scores.

While he’s not needed in Baltimore anymore, there is no doubt that Mark Ingram should be able to find a prominent role on another team. The three-time Pro Bowl selectee has always had a strong ability to pick up yards throughout heavy contact while also being able to contribute in the passing game.

Ingram’s career stats include 7,324 rushing yards and 62 touchdowns alongside 260 catches for 1,895 yards.

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Playing at one of the highest demanding positions in football, running backs are usually not known for their longevity and continued high production as they get older. But Baltimore Ravens’ back Mark Ingram believes this won’t apply on him and that he’ll be able to play on a high level well into his 30ties.

Ingram, who turned 30 in December, had a chat with reporters on Tuesday and said that he’s feeling great and that he believes his game will remain strong for the next “four or five years.”

“I’m just blessed, and thankful the Lord has my body feeling this way,” said Ingram. “I’m with a great team that takes care of me, and I feel like I can play this game at a high level — at the highest level — for at least another four or five years. I feel like that. I honestly do.”

Ingram hopes that this longevity could elevate his career and afford him a memorable career.   

“When you talk about running backs who had long, prestigious careers, I want to be in that discussion. I want to be talked about that way,” he added. “I just want to be the best player that I can be. I want to win championships, and I want to do it at a high level, and I feel like I can do that for a long time.”

Mark Ingram had a slow start to his professional career, but he managed to find success in recent years. Since 2016, he had three 1,000+ yards seasons, including 2019 in which he rushed for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns. Ingram also became a weapon in the passing game, getting five receiving TDs last season.

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Two-time Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, and it seemed like he was ready to extend his stay with the organization following the end of 2018. Saints felt the same way about Ingram, with head coach Sean Payton publicly saying the team wishes to keep the 29-year-old in early March.

Ingram, however, changed his mind when he hit free agency, and decided to agree to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Ravens. This naturally didn’t sit well with Payton, who recently said that this outcome was “frustrating” for him.

“It happened pretty quickly,” – explained Payton during Annual League Meeting in Phoenix. “Look, I’m excited for Mark’s opportunity. He’s been a tremendous, tremendous player for us and leader for us.”

“It was frustrating because I felt there was little dialogue,” – he added. “At least usually, I’m able to visit with the player, and I wasn’t able to, so the ends and outs specifically to how that unfolded still to me are a little bit cloudy. Tried texting him, tried calling him, direct message. He texted me back, and then the next day we weren’t able to speak.”

While New Orleans signed Latavius Murray to pair up with their star RB Alvin Kamara, it is clear to see why Payton might be a bit upset. Mark Ingram steadily improved his game since being drafted 28th overall in 2011 and delivered some big numbers in recent three years. He also complemented Kamara’s game in an ideal way with the pair becoming o the first teammate backfield duo in league’s history to have 1,500+ scrimmage yards each in a single season.

Kamara’s NFL career stats include 6,007 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns alongside 228 receptions for 1,598 yards and five touchdowns.

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Baltimore Ravens let several key players go during this offseason and it appeared like the team was oriented towards saving the money and try to get impactful players through the draft. But that all changed on Wednesday, when reports surfaced that Ravens will sign a duo of Pro Bowlers in former Seattle Seahawks’ safety Earl Thomas and New Orleans Saints’ running back Mark Ingram.

According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, Thomas will ink a four-year, $55 million contract with Baltimore that includes $32 million guaranteed. With his signing, the team fills one of their biggest needs at the safety position as they Eric Weddle.

Ingram, on the other hand, intends to sign a three-year, $15 million deal with the Ravens. The 29-year-old was expected to stay with the Saints following the end of 2018 season, but the team went and got former Minnesota Vikings RB Latavius Murray instead.

These two signings represent a big step in Baltimore Ravens’ efforts to rebuild their roster and make another playoff run in 2019. Besides releasing Weddle, the team also lost C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith in the free agency. All of these players were starters in Ravens’ defense which was ranked top in the NFL in 2018.

Earl Thomas spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, but leaves the franchise on bad terms after he didn’t get a contract extension he wanted. He had a strong start of 2018 season, making three interceptions in the first four games, but ended up being ruled for the season after breaking a bone in his leg in Week 4. Thomas’ accomplishments with the Seahawks include six Pro Bowl appearances, three First-Team All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl title in 2013.

Mark Ingram played some excellent football in these past three seasons and  finished last year with respectable numbers, managing 645 rushing yards, 170 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. Still, Saints didn’t feel comfortable giving him a big deal due to his advanced age, making him look for better offers somewhere else. Ingram has two Pro Bowl appearances in his career.

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There isn’t a hidden meaning in the fact that New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram missed the team’s voluntary activities and offseason conditioning program. Although people immediately assumed he was looking for a new deal, it turns out that the 28-year-old is happy with his contract and just wanted to work out on his own.

“You know, people will make their own narrative. The media makes their own narrative. I’m not angry with my contract. I wasn’t holding out,” – Ingram told reporters on Tuesday during the team’s mandatory minicamp. “Yeah, I’m in the last year of my deal. Of course, I’d like an extension. But that’s not the reason I wasn’t here. You have the option to stay home and train on your own. … The main reason that I was not here was because I was training on my own, working on some things that I felt like I needed to get better at, that I could do best on my own.“

Despite his hard work during the offseason, Ingram won’t be able to help his team at the beginning of 2018 season. He recently received a four-game suspension from NFL after violating league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. This will be a huge blow for both the player and the New Orleans Saints, given the fact that Mark Ingram is coming off his best statistical season in NFL.

In 2017 season, Ingram had 1,124 rushing yards from 230 carries alongside 12 touchdowns. He also added 58 catches which counted for 416 receiving yards.

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