Saints Add Defensive Lineman to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee was added to the New Orleans Saints injury report on Thursday with a back issue. The third-year defensive lineman, who has never missed a game due to injury, took part in practice in a limited capacity. It remains uncertain whether the injury occurred during the session.
Bresee has started all nine games this season, producing 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss, while logging a career-high 71% of defensive snaps for New Orleans.
Additional Injury Updates
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice again with the ankle injury he sustained against the Los Angeles Rams. He has stated that he likely will not play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, which is the Saints' final game before their bye.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his standard Thursday rest program.
- 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) fully participated in practice.
Opponent Update
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) on Thursday’s report after he participated on a limited basis, having missed Wednesday’s session.
“Bresee, who has never missed a game in his career, was a limited participant in the practice session.”
Author Summary
The Saints added Bryan Bresee to their injury report with a back issue, while Taliese Fuaga’s ongoing absence and other minor injuries shape the team’s readiness ahead of the Panthers matchup.