Saints Add Defensive Lineman to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee was added to the New Orleans Saints injury report Thursday with a back injury. The third-year defensive lineman, who has never missed a game in his career, was a limited participant in practice. It is unclear if the injury occurred during the session.
Bresee has started all nine games this season, recording 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss while playing a career-high 71% of the defensive snaps for New Orleans.
Other Injuries and Practice Updates
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice again due to an ankle injury sustained against the Los Angeles Rams. He is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, the Saints' final game before their bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his usual rest program on Thursday and did not practice.
- Running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Jack Stoll (ankle) were limited in practice.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive ends Cameron Jordan (ankle) and Jonah Williams (shoulder) practiced fully.
Carolina Panthers Injury Update
The Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle (quadricep) on Thursday’s injury report after limited practice. He had missed Wednesday’s session.
"Bryan Bresee, who has never missed a game, was a limited participant in the practice session."
Author’s summary: Bryan Bresee joins the Saints' injury report with a back injury, while key players like Fuaga remain sidelined as the team prepares for their last game before the bye week.