More than three years removed from leaving New Orleans, veteran running back Mark Ingram is now back in a Saints uniform after the Houston Texans traded him on Wednesday. In the process, the team now has their prolific running back duo of Ingram and Alvin Kamara intact again.

Saints head coach Sean Payton didn't shy away from saying that Ingram will be ready to roll right away in Week 8. Via Jane Slater of The NFL Network:

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Ingram gives the Saints much-needed depth in their backfield behind Kamara following the release of Latavius Murray and losing Tony Jones Jr. to an injury. For Houston this season, the former Alabama standout ran for 294 yards on 92 rushes while collecting one touchdown.

During his eight-year career with the Saints from 2011-2018, Ingram tallied more than 6,000 rushing yards and over 1,500 receiving yards to go along with 55 touchdowns. New Orleans let him walk as a free agent in 2019 and he went on to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

He might not be the same electric back of the past, but Ingram is still capable of putting up numbers. Alongside Kamara, they were one of the most electric one-two punches in the NFL. Saints fans will be thrilled to see the legend back in town and hopefully, he can make a big impact like the old days.