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The New Orleans Saints released their initial injury report for Week 11’s game with the Atlanta Falcons, and it featured a couple of expected absences. Quarterback Drew Brees did not participate in Wednesday’s practice after being diagnosed with multiple rib injuries (and a reported collapsed lung), though he was spotted working alone off to the side.
Additionally, wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith and tight end Josh Hill were absent while going through the NFL concussion protocol, having exited Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers after being injured. Defensive end Cameron Jordan evidently got a day of veteran’s rest while nursing a back injury, but his condition is worth watching out for on Thursday’s update.
A few Saints players were conspicuously absent from the injury report. Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was not listed after he appeared to injure his arm last Sunday, which means he’s good to go after a scare. Wide receiver Michael Thomas was also not on the report after practicing fully the previous Friday, his first full day of work since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1. He’s back to 100%.
The full Wednesday injury report:
From the Saints
| Player, injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status |
| QB Drew Brees, ribs/right shoulder | DNP | |||
| TE Josh Hill, concussion | DNP | |||
| WR Tre’Quan Smith, concussion | DNP | |||
| RB Dwayne Washington, back | DNP | |||
| DE Cameron Jordan, back | DNP | |||
| T Ryan Ramczyk, knee | Limited | |||
| NT Malcom Brown, calf | Limited | |||
| RB Alvin Kamara, foot | Limited | |||
| CB Marshon Lattiomre, abdomen | Limited |
From the Falcons
| Player, injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status |
| WR Calvin Ridley, foot | Limited | |||
| T Kaleb McGary, knee | Full | |||
| T Matt Gono, illness | DNP |
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