Saints Add Defensive Lineman Bryan Bresee to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee, the New Orleans Saints' third-year defensive lineman, was added to the team’s Thursday injury report due to a back issue. This marks the first time in his career he has appeared on the injury list.
Bresee participated in practice in a limited capacity, though the team has not confirmed whether the injury occurred during the session. So far this season, he has started all nine games, recording 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss while playing a personal-best 71% of defensive snaps.
Additional Injury Updates
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga remained absent from practice with an ankle injury suffered against the Los Angeles Rams and has acknowledged he will likely miss the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, the final matchup before the Saints’ bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his usual Thursday rest routine.
- Running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Jack Stoll (ankle) were limited participants in practice.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), and defensive end Jonah Williams (shoulder) were all full participants.
Opponent Report
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle on their Thursday injury report. After missing Wednesday’s practice with a quadriceps issue, he returned in a limited capacity.
“The third-year defensive lineman has never missed a game with an injury in his career.”
Author’s Summary
Bresee's back injury headlines a light Saints injury report, with key players managing ankle and knee issues before their matchup against Carolina.