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After sitting out the entire 2009 regular season, McAllister was re-signed by the Saints on January 15, 2010 — just one day before their divisional round playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, to serve as the honorary captain.

" Deuce McAllister has always embodied the spirit of the New Orleans Saints and the city of New Orleans ," Saints head Coach Sean Payton said in a statement regarding McAllister rejoining the team.

" We ’ re excited to have him back with the team and to have him lead us out on to the field tomorrow.

" Less than a week later, however, McAllister announced his plan to formally retire from the NFL at the conclusion of the playoffs.

Although he did not play, McAllister was on the Saints ' roster when they defeated the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, and was also given a championship ring.