METAIRIE, La. -- Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe stood in front of his locker with a smile, showing an eagerness to talk about his health.Thats been subject in more ways than one since Ellerbe arrived in New Orleans last season. Hes been with the club for 22 regular-season games, playing in just six last year and none so far this season.Im feeling a lot better now, said Ellerbe, who has been sidelined since preseason with a quadriceps injury. I feel like Im close and Im happy.Asked if he felt well enough to play this weekend against Seattle, Ellerbe responded, Oh, yeah, but also emphasized that coaches, in consultation with trainers, would make the final call. He was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday.Ellerbe, who was part of Baltimores 2012 Super Bowl championship team before spending a pair of seasons with Miami, has been a top play-maker on the Saints defense since he joined the club -- when hes been able to play. In the few games he players last season, he was in on 39 tackles and credited with a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and quarterback hurry.His lack of availability on game days has made him a magnet for criticism on talk radio, mainly by frustrated fans whove questioned his toughness and drive.Certainly, the Saints defense, ranked 29th in the 32-team NFL, could use him -- and Ellerbe insists he understands that better than anyone.I need to be out there. I missed too much time already, Ellerbe said.As for those whove been critical of his motivation to return, he said, the first thing they dont understand is Im not out here trying to get hurt.Mentioning his two young boys, Ellerbe said he understands that a continued lack of availability on game day represents a threat to his livelihood and the standard of living he wants to provide for his family long-term.I need this just as bad as anybody else in the locker room, Ellerbe said.Ellerbe noted that hes tried numerous lifestyle changes in an effort to improve his health.I changed everything about my diet and now I did a lot of steps to stay from being in the training room, Ellerbe said.Ellerbe described his diet as very strict, noting that he eats only organic foods that fight inflammation, such as bison, sweet potato and halibut fried in peanut oil. He also hired a personal chef and dietitian in the past year.He said his primary goals in doing so were to improve his general health and recovery from the physical toll football takes on the body, as well as to reduce his reliance on anti-inflammatory and pain medicine.Now, I feel like Im close, Ellerbe said. I mean, we dont want to do nothing prematurely, but I feel like Im good.Game notes CB Delvin Breaux practiced for the first time -- albeit on a limited basis -- since fracturing his fibula in Week 1. ... OT Andrus Peat returned to practice on a limited basis, as did rookie running back and special teams regular Daniel Lasco. ... Those missing practice were: LT Terron Armstead (knee), LB Stephone Anthony (hamstring), CB Sterling Moore (abdomen), WR Jake Lampman (knee) and DT Nick Fairley (non-injury related).---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFLAir Max Scontate Outlet . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. Nike Vapormax Scontate . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. http://www.airmaxshoponlineitalia.it/ . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. Air Max 270 Prezzo Basso . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . Air Max Plus Saldi Sconti .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. EpicoD.O.B.: March 24, 1982Billed height: 6-footBilled weight: 230 poundsBilled from: San Juan, Puerto RicoSignature move: Shining StarWWE main roster debut: Nov. 4, 2011College: Western Michigan UniversityWWE Accolades1-time WWE tag team Champion (with?Primo); won on January 15, 2012 (WWE live event)Other NotesEpico is the nephew of WWE Hall of Famer Carlos Colón and the cousin of former WWE Superstar CarlitoEpico played college baseball at Western Michigan University ' ' '