Saints Add Bryan Bresee to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee, a third-year defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, was added to Thursday’s injury report due to a back injury. Bresee has never missed a game in his career and was a limited participant in practice. It is unclear if the injury occurred during the session.
Bresee's Season Performance
Bresee has started all nine games this season, playing a career-high 71% of defensive snaps. He has recorded 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss.
Other Key Injuries and Participation
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga continues to miss practice with an ankle injury suffered against the Los Angeles Rams. He likely will not play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, before the Saints’ bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux did not participate in practice as part of his regular rest routine.
- Running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Jack Stoll (ankle) were limited in practice.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), and defensive end Jonah Williams (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
Carolina Panthers Injury Report Update
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle’s status due to a quadriceps injury. Dowdle was limited in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session.
“Bryan Bresee was added to the New Orleans Saints injury report Thursday with a back injury. Bresee, who has never missed a game in his career, was a limited participant in the practice session.”
Author's summary: Bryan Bresee was added to the Saints injury report with a back issue, while Taliese Fuaga remains out; most other injured players participated fully or were limited in Thursday's practice.