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, who has never missed a game in his career, participated in practice on a limited basis. It is unclear if the injury happened during practice.
Bresee's Season Performance
This season, Bresee has started all nine games and played a career-high 71% of defensive snaps for the Saints. He has recorded 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss.
Other Injury Updates
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice with an ankle injury sustained against the Los Angeles Rams. He likely will not play in the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, which is the Saints' last game before their bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his planned rest on Thursday and did not practice.
- Running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Jack Stoll both practiced in a limited capacity due to ankle injuries.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill, defensive end Cameron Jordan, and defensive end Jonah Williams were full participants in practice despite their respective injuries (knee, ankle, shoulder).
Carolina Panthers Injury Report Update
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle on Thursday's injury report. He was limited in practice after missing the Wednesday session with a quadriceps issue.
"Fuaga has already indicated he likely will not play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, the Saints' last game before their bye."
Summary: The Saints placed defensive lineman Bryan Bresee on the injury report with a back issue, while key players like Taliese Fuaga remain sidelined, impacting their lineup ahead of the Panthers game.