Alvin Kamara said he broke his hand during the Saints Monday Night Football loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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It appears the extra rest did the New Orleans Saints some good, as several of their injured players made their way back to the practice field Wednesday ahead of the team’s Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
During their five-game losing streak, the Saints have allowed 901 yards on the ground — the most in the NFL during that span. The issues run deep.
The extra days off afforded the Saints some time to get healthy, or to get away from the game. The coaching staff could review their operation with a detailed self scout, a chance to analyze where things have gone wrong. Can they make it matter after losing five straight?
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly hosting veteran wide receiver Marques Valdes-Scantling for a free agent visit and workout this weekend. The 30-year-old was most recently with the Buffalo Bills.
Saints TE Taysom Hill, OG Cesar Ruiz are among the players who could return from injury next week.
A loss is a loss is a loss is a loss is a loss, but some are different than others. The Saints 33-10 loss to the Broncos might have been a nadir — or, worse, a sign of what’s still to come
Marshon Lattimore injured his hamstring in the second half against the Denver Broncos and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Starting left guard Nick Saldiveri suffered a shoulder injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.