NEW ORLEANS SAINTS NEWS

Taliese Fuaga - Sidelined by back issue Fuaga is dealing with a back injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fuaga departed from Thursday's practice after individual drills due to tightness in his back, per Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana. It's not yet clear if he'll be forced to miss Sunday's preseason contest against San Francisco due to the issue. Fuaga is slated to work as New Orleans' starting left tackle after the Saints drafted him 14th overall in April's NFL Draft.

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Jaylan Ford - Nursing hamstring injury Ford left Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick sat out for most of the summer due to a knee injury he sustained in late 2023. Ford recovered from that injury and managed to play 13 snaps (nine on defense, four on special teams) and registered three tackles in Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals. This latest setback could keep Ford from suiting up against San Francisco on Sunday.

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Nathan Shepherd - Back in action Shepherd (toe) is healthy once again, Bob Rose of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Shepherd was dealing with a toe injury but returned to action during the Saints' preseason matchup versus the Cardinals last week and recorded two tackles, including 0.5 sacks. The 30-year-old will now look to continue producing after the regular season starts.

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Shane Lemieux - Suits up vs. Arizona Lemieux (ankle) played 26 snaps (22 on offense, four on special teams) in the Saints' 16-14 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Lemieux sat out of multiple practices due to an ankle injury, but he was able to suit up for New Orlean's preseason opener. The 2020 fifth-round guard appeared in four regular-season games (including one start) in 2023 with the Giants, and he's competing for a depth spot on the Saints' offensive line.

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Bryan Bresee - Returns to practice Bresee (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Bresee was back in action Wednesday after having previously been sidelined due to a foot injury. Now healthy, the 2023 first-round pick will likely serve as a rotational defender once the regular season begins.

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Khaleke Hudson - Returns to practice Tuesday Hudson (undisclosed) was seen participating in practice Tuesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Hudson was held out of Monday's practice with an unspecified injury, but he was back on the field participating in team drills one day later. He registered four tackles in Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals, and the 2020 fifth-rounder will look to build off that performance against the 49ers on Sunday.

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Bub Means - Resumes practicing in full Means (undisclosed) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Means and Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) both shed their non-contact jerseys and practiced in full Wednesday. A rookie fifth-round pick, Means is competing for a depth role on New Orleans' final roster, so he'll work to make a splash during Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers.

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Mason Fairchild - Resurfaces in New Orleans The Saints signed Fairchild to a contract Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Fairchild spent time in New Orleans before being cut Aug. 7, and he now rejoins the team. The undrafted rookie out of Kansas is likely competing for a spot on the team's practice squad.

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Alvin Kamara - Remains sidelined Wednesday Kamara (back) is not practicing Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Kamara will miss a second consecutive day of practice due to back tightness. Coach Dennis Allen downplayed the severity of Kamara's situation Tuesday, so it doesn't appear the veteran running back is dealing with anything that will keep him from practicing for too long. If Kamara's back tightness keeps him off the field for Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers, though, it could pave the way for Jamaal Williams to start, especially with Kendre Miller (hamstring) still a non-participant.

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Rashid Shaheed - Sheds non-contact jersey Shaheed (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Shaheed missed New Orleans' preseason opener due to a hamstring injury sustained Aug. 3, but it looks like he's now back to full health. That positions him to suit up for Sunday's road exhibition contest against the 49ers, assuming the Saints' starters take the field. Shaheed is primed for a key role on offense this season, both as New Orleans' primary punt and kick returner, and as the No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave.

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Pete Werner - Limited in practice Tuesday Werner (shoulder) worked on the sidelines with a trainer during Tuesday's practice session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Werner sustained a shoulder injury in early August, which caused him to sit out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals. The injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, though the 2021 second-round linebacker could be held out for the last two preseason games to avoid further injury. Werner was awarded with a three-year, $25 million extension on Thursday after registering a career-best 93 tackles (60 solo), including 0.5 sacks, across 16 regular-season games in 2023.

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Marshon Lattimore - Works with trainers Tuesday Lattimore (hip) worked on the sidelines with trainers at Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Tuesday marked the first time Lattimore has been on the field since he sustained a hip injury during practice in late July. The 2017 first-round corner is a key piece in the secondary, so the Saints will continue to be cautious with his injury and have the four-time Pro Bowl corner ready for Week 1 against the Panthers on Sept. 8. Lattimore appeared in the first 10 regular-season games last year before suffering a season-ending high-ankle sprain in Week 10 against Minnesota. He finished 2023 with 48 tackles (39 solo), eight passes defended and one interception.

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Demario Davis - Works on sidelines Tuesday Davis (hamstring) joined in walk-throughs and worked with a trainer on the sidelines in Tuesday's practice session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Davis has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July, which kept him out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals. The 2012 third-round linebacker is an integral part to the Saints' defense, and even if he returns to full health during training camp, he likely won't see the field until New Orleans' regular-season opener against Carolina on Sept. 8. Davis played in all 17 regular-season games for the Saints last year and finished with 121 tackles (74 solo), including 6.5 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble.

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Bub Means - Participates in practice Tuesday Means (undisclosed) donned a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice session, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Means is dealing with an unspecified injury that held him out of Saturday's preseason contest against Arizona. The rookie fifth-rounder is battling for a depth spot at wide receiver, and his availability for the last two preseason games would play a big role in whether he makes the Saints' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

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Equanimeous St. Brown - Practices without contact St. Brown (hamstring) participated in Tuesday's practice while wearing a red non-contact jersey, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact St. Brown was held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury he sustained in late July. The 2018 sixth-round wideout was able to return to practice Tuesday without engaging in contact, and he'll aim to be available for Sunday's preseason contest against San Francisco.

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A.T. Perry - Suffers ankle injury Perry made an early departure from Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Perry left the field with athletic trainers, after which coach Dennis Allen clarified the nature of the second-year pro's health concern. The Saints' receiving corps is banged-up at the moment, but all of Rashid Shaheed (hamstring), Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) and Bub Means (undisclosed) returned to drills Tuesday in red non-contract jerseys, indicating the trio collectively is making progress. It's unclear whether or not the current issue may impact Perry's ability to put on an encore to his 4-85-0 receiving line from this past Saturday at Arizona in New Orleans' next exhibition Sunday in San Francisco.

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Spencer Rattler - Returns to practice Tuesday Rattler (thigh) took part in Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Rattler entered this past Saturday's preseason game in Arizona after Derek Carr (two drives) and Jake Haener (the rest of the first half), and the rookie fifth-rounder completed nine of 17 passes for 70 yards while tallying two rushes for right yards and a touchdown. On Sunday, the Saints were back on the practice field, but Rattler didn't join his teammates due to a bruised thigh. He was allowed to mix back into drills just two days later, but Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com noted that Rattler was visibly limping from time to time. If the issue lingers into this weekend, there's a chance New Orleans exercises caution and keeps Rattler on the sideline Sunday at San Francisco.

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Rashid Shaheed - Back at practice Shaheed (hamstring) donned a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Shaheed has been dealing with a tight hamstring since Aug. 3, which kept him sidelined for this past Saturday's preseason contest at Arizona. Tuesday's development marks the his first visible on-field activity in the meantime, but he likely will need to ditch the non-contact jersey entirely in order to gain clearance for game action, which could come as early as this Sunday in San Francisco.

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Alvin Kamara - Dealing with back injury Coach Dennis Allen said Kamara didn't practice Tuesday due to back tightness, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Prior to Tuesday's session, Kamara participated in walkthrough, so he wasn't without some activity, and Allen told Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune afterward that the running back's situation is "not a big deal." Kamara handled six offensive snaps during this past Saturday's preseason win at Arizona, but it's unclear if the current concern will impact his availability for Sunday's exhibition at San Francisco.

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