The New Orleans Saints had a large list of absences in their Thursday practice ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. 11 players didn’t practice for New Orleans, including wide receiver Chris Olave, who has already been ruled out after a blood clot was found in his lungs. It was caught early, and he is expected to be fine. Guard Cesar Ruiz made his return to practice and was a full participant.
The Falcons had eight players appear on their injury report. Key starters were limited,
including tight end Kyle Pitts Sr, wide receiver Drake London, and wide receiver Darnell Mooney.
New Orleans Saints
Full Participation
QB Tyler Shough (Hip)
G Cesar Ruiz (Ankle)
Limited Participation
LB Demario Davis (Calf)
G Dillon Radunz (Knee)
Did Not Participate
DT Davon Godchaux (NIR-Rest)
WR Mason Tipton (Groin)
TE Jack Stoll (Knee)
DT Nathan Shepherd (Ankle/Knee)
QB Spencer Rattler (Right Finger)
G Dillon Radunz (Knee)
WR Chris Olave (Illness)
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden (Ankle)
RB Alvin Kamara (Knee/Ankle)
CB Michael Davis (Shoulder)
DT Bryan Bresee (Knee)
Atlanta Falcons
Limited Participation
WR Darnell Mooney (Knee)
DL Sam Roberts (Knee/Ankle)
TE Kyle Pitts Sr. (Knee)
WR Drake London (Knee)
S DeMarrco Hellams (Hamstring)
Did Not Participate
CB Clark Phillips III (Triceps/Illness)
CB Mike Hughes (Ankle)
DL Brandon Dorlus (Hamstring)
