Samkon Gado

Rams minimize big plays, beat Chiefs 17-9

By R.B. FALLSTROM| AP| Sports

… winless in the preseason in 2007, 2005 and 2000, and produced one winning record from those teams. ... Rams RB Samkon Gado , battling for the backup job behind Steven Jackson, left with a rib injury late in the first quarter. ... Rams …

Story|09/04/2009

Vick makes his Eagles debut in 33-32 win over Jags

By ROB MAADDI| AP| Sports

… Cincinnati, Kyle Boller completed 14 of 20 passes for 96 yards and threw a 3-yard scoring pass in the first quarter to Samkon Gado , who also scored on a 16-yard run in the quarter. With quarterback Carson Palmer still sidelined with a left ankle …

Story|08/28/2009

Boller leads Rams over Bengals 24-21

By JOE KAY| AP| Sports

… to his feet, found his helmet and completed his next two passes, including a 3-yard shovel pass to running back Samkon Gado for a touchdown. His too-late slide couldn't help but terrify the Rams, who lost Bulger to a broken pinkie finger …

Story|08/27/2009

Tackling hurts Rams in preseason loss to Falcons

By R.B. FALLSTROM| AP| Sports

… with a total of 79 yards on 30 carries. In the preseason opener, they had 193 yards against the Jets with backup Samkon Gado scoring on a 77-yard run while rushing for 93 yards on six carries. On Friday, Gado was held to 5 yards on 12 carries …

Story|08/22/2009

Jets' Sanchez sparkles in NFL debut

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| Sports

… Clowney wide open down the middle of the field for a 50-yard touchdown. Clowney had three catches for 102 yards. Samkon Gado , trying to make St. Louis' roster as Steven Jackson's backup, had a 77-yard touchdown run 25 seconds into the …

Story|08/15/2009

Jets' Sanchez sparkles in NFL debut

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| Sports

… after slipping out of Gary Gibson's grasp in the backfield _ that was capped by Jay Feely's 33-yard field goal. Samkon Gado avoided a tackle attempt by James Ihedigbo and zipped 77 yards into the end zone just 25 seconds into the third quarter …

Story|08/14/2009

Rams' Jackson, Jets' Harris sit for game

SPORTS

… Oct. 15, he was a seventh-round draft choice last year by Tampa Bay and played in one game for the Buccaneers. Samkon Gado , signed by the Rams on Tuesday, will be Darby's backup. Travis Minor is still dealing with a concussion and will …

Story|11/09/2008

Jackson out, Darby in for Rams

SPORTS

… he wouldn't play against the Jets (5-3). "He didn't practice so he won't go this week," Haslett said. Samkon Gado , signed by the Rams on Tuesday, will be Darby's backup. Gado was working as an assistant in the emergency room …

Story|11/07/2008

Jackson hopeful for Jets game

SPORTS

… back," Jackson said. "That's just what I'm dealing with." Haslett said the Rams will use Kenneth Darby and Samkon Gado if Jackson is unable to play. Antonio Pittman (hamstring) and Travis Minor (concussion) are both questionable …

Story|11/06/2008