The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Reggie Bush on injured reserve because of a sprained knee .
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The New Orleans Saints have <m> placed </m> running back Reggie Bush on injured reserve because of a sprained knee .
Saints place Bush on IR
The New Orleans Saints have <m> placed </m> running back Reggie Bush on injured reserve because of a sprained knee .
Bush was hurt last Thursday in a 27-24 loss to Chicago .
The Saints are 7-7 and were eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend .
The third-year star from Southern California was the team 's second-leading rusher and receiver this season , despite missing four games to recover from arthroscopic surgery for a knee injury suffered in an October 19 game against Carolina .
Bush will finish the year with 404 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns , as well as 52 catches for 440 yards and four scores .
He also returned three punts for touchdowns .
The Saints signed cornerback Michael Lehan to fill the vacant roster spot .