The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... Per the NFL, Ingram's appeal has already been heard and denied.

Diehards Line: Despite a statement released earlier today making it sound like the appeal was in process, it appears Ingram's representatives are just waiting for the full written decision. The NFL does not announce suspensions until the appeal process has been completed, according to a statement from the league. He will miss the first four games of the season. In a related note. ... The Saints don't have plans to sign a veteran running back to replace Ingram, a team official told NFL Network's Steve Wyche.