NFL Week 10: Thursday Saints Injury Report Brings One Upgrade and Key Return

Will Harris was upgraded on Thursday while a key piece of the offensive line returned to practice.
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  New Orleans Saints cornerback Will Harris (5) heads to the locker room after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Will Harris (5) heads to the locker room after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Saints appear to be getting a little bit better in the health department going into Week 10's matchup with the Falcons. New Orleans got a major player back in the practice mix, while one of their defensive starters was upgraded from Wednesday's report. Here's the rundown.

Week 10 Saints Injury Report - Thursday

Erik McCoy was limited on Thursday
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

DID NOT PRACTICE

  • Cedrick Wilson Jr. (shoulder)
  • Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring)
  • Chris Olave (concussion)
  • Lucas Patrick (ankle)

LIMITED

  • J.T. Gray (back)
  • Rico Payton (back)
  • Jamaal Williams (groin)
  • John Ridgeway (oblique)
  • Erik McCoy (groin)

FULL

  • Will Harris (hamstring)
  • Derek Carr (illness)
  • Alvin Kamara (hand)
  • Shane Lemieux (knee)
  • Nephi Sewell (knee)

New Orleans will have one injury report left for the week, as they could get Lemieux and Sewell back from injured reserve for Sunday's game.


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