File -- In a Dec. 26, 2008 file photo New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister(notes) (26) gets away from Carolina Panthers defender Tyler Brayton(notes) (96) in the first half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans. McAllister, who has not played since last season, officially retired only days after being re-signed for a purely ceremonial role in the Saints' divisional-round playoff victory over Arizona.