Saints Add Defensive Lineman to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee was added to the New Orleans Saints injury report on Thursday due to a back injury. The third-year defensive lineman has started all nine games this season, playing a career-high 71% of defensive snaps. He has recorded 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss. Bresee was a limited participant in practice, although it is unclear if the injury occurred during the session.
Other Injuries and Practice Status
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice with an ankle injury suffered against the Los Angeles Rams. He is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, which is the Saints’ last game before their bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his regular rest program and did not practice Thursday.
These two players were the only Saints absent from Thursday’s practice.
Saints Players' Practice Participation
- Running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Jack Stoll (ankle) were limited participants.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), and defensive end Jonah Williams (shoulder) were full participants in practice.
Carolina Panthers Injury Update
The Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle's status on the injury report. He was limited in practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session due to a quadricep issue.
"Fuaga has already indicated he likely will not play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, the Saints' last game before their bye."
Author's summary: Bryan Bresee joined the Saints' injury report with a back issue, while key players show varied practice participation ahead of their final game before the bye week.