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Kendre Miller is a surprise add to the Saints inactive list against the Rams

Kendre Miller is a surprise add to the Saints inactive list against the Rams. Fans will have to wait another week to see the rookie running back again:

This is tough. Kendre Miller is a surprise add to the New Orleans Saints inactive list going into Thursday night’s game with the Los Angeles Rams; he had missed the last five games recovering from an ankle injury, but practiced this week, and his coaches made it sound like he had a good chance to play in prime time. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill first broke the bad news.

Instead, fans will have to wait another week to see the rookie running back again. It’s been a very disappointing season for Miller after he missed most of the offseason program recovering from a college knee injury while talking himself up as someone who could do everything Alvin Kamara can do. Hopefully he can make good on that promise after returning to full health.

Here is the full inactive list from both teams:

Saints inactive players

  • DE Isaiah Foskey (injury)
  • S Lonnie Johnson (injury)
  • RT Ryan Ramczyk (injury)
  • RB Kendre Miller (injury)
  • QB Jake Haener
  • DB Cameron Dantzler Sr.
  • LB Monty Rice

Rams inactive players

  • DB Tre Tomlinson (injury)
  • RB Zach Evans
  • OLB Ochaun Mathis
  • OL Warren McClendon Jr.
  • DE Desjuan Johnson.

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Payton Turner designated to return from IR, won’t play vs. Giants

Payton Turner has worked hard to get back on the field after dislocated two toes in the Saints’ season-opener. He’s been designated to return to practice:

Here’s some positive progress from Payton Turner. The third-year defensive end dislocated two toes in the New Orleans Saints’ season opener, derailing what had been a productive summer for him. Turner didn’t miss a single rep at training camp and was active in all three Saints preseason games. It was a frustrating setback for a player who finally looked ready to step up.

And now he’s on his way back. The Saints designated Turner to return from injured reserve on Friday, opening his 21-day window in which to practice with the team and gain clearance to suit up in games again. It’s too soon for him to play on Sunday against the New York Giants, but it’s a positive development. Hopefully he can make an impact in the final three games down the stretch and, possibly, the playoffs.

The Saints pass rush can use all the help it can get. They’re tied for the third-fewest sacks in the league going into Week 15 (23). Their former sacks leader Trey Hendrickson has more sacks for the Cincinnati Bengals than the entire New Orleans defensive line put together. Getting a spark from Turner in the final weeks would be huge. Cameron Jordan has lost a step and Carl Granderson is their only real force off the edge; rookie draft pick Isaiah Foskey has been in and out of the lineup with a quadriceps injury. Here’s hoping Turner’s arrow keeps trending up and yields real results in the weeks ahead.

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Saints upgrade several players on updated injury report for Week 14 vs. Panthers

The Saints upgraded several players on their injury report update for Week 14 vs. Panthers, but Chris Olave missed practice with an illness:

Let’s start with the good news. The New Orleans Saints upgraded several players on their injury report update for Week 14’s game with the Carolina Panthers, with defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle) participating on a limited basis after he had to sit out earlier this week. Starting offensive linemen Erik McCoy (shoulder) and Ryan Ramczyk (knee) both practiced fully after previously being limited.

Now the bad news. Five players were absent on Thursday including star wideout Chris Olave, who missed practice with an illness. The Saints were also down quarterback Taysom Hill (foot/left hand) and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh), plus rookie defensive end Isaiah Foskey (quadricep) and first-year running back Kendre Miller (ankle). And quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/rib/right shoulder) was limited again while remaining in the league’s concussion protocol.

Conversely, there were few changes from the Panthers, with two players who received rest days to start the week (cornerback Troy Hill and right tackle Taylor Moton) practicing on limited snaps. Outside linebacker D.J. Johnson was excused from practice for personal reasons.

Here’s the full injury repot for Thursday. Check back on Friday for game statuses:

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Cameron Jordan will be a game-time decision in Week 13 vs. Lions

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen says Cameron Jordan will be a game-time decision in Week 13. He’s missed just one game in his long career due to injury:

There’s a real possibility that Cameron Jordan could miss just his second career game with an injury when the New Orleans Saints take the field on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Jordan injured his ankle in last week’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was unable to practice on it throughout the week, but Saints head coach Dennis Allen says they’re giving him every opportunity to play, if his body is up for it.

“He’ll be questionable for the game, and look, with Cam Jordan we’re going to go all the way up until the very last minute to make that final determination,” Allen said. “So Cam wants to play, I know he’s been working extremely hard to get himself ready to play. And if he can play and be effective he’ll be out there.”

So look for Jordan to be listed as questionable on the injury report. He’s a rare ironman in the NFL, but even he has his limits, and the Saints will miss him if he’s unable to play. Should Jordan miss this game, look for Tanoh Kpassagnon to start in his place opposite Cameron Jordan with Isaiah Foskey and Kyle Phillips rotating in as their backups. Foskey practiced fully this week after missing a few weeks with a quadriceps injury so this could be a big opportunity for the rookie second-round draft pick to make a positive impression.

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Cameron Jordan could miss just his second-ever game due to injury in Week 13

Cameron Jordan has played a lot of games in his NFL career — 214 of them, including the playoffs. But he could miss a game to injury for just the second time this Sunday:

This is tough. Cameron Jordan has played a lot of games in his NFL career — 214 of them, including the playoffs. But an ankle injury suffered late in last week’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons has kept him out of the first two days of practice going into Week 13’s matchup with the Detroit Lions, and it’s looking like Jordan could have to sit this one out.

If so, it’ll be just the second game of his 13-year pro career that he’ll miss due to injury. Jordan’s NFL-best streak of 172 consecutive starts came to an end in 2021 when he missed a game in isolation during the league’s COVID-19 protocol, but his first absence due to an injury came last year with a fractured orbital bone.

So it’s looking like he’ll be sidelined for a second time this weekend unless Jordan is able to practice on at least a limited basis Friday. The eight-time Pro Bowler has pressured quarterbacks at a higher rate this season but struggled to finish plays with takedowns; his 2.0 sacks are the fewest he’s had in a single season since his 2011 rookie year.

What’s more frustrating is that the Saints just had Jason Pierre-Paul on their practice squad. They knew Jordan was hurt and could have signed Pierre-Paul to the 53-man roster, but he chose to leave and join the Miami Dolphins. Now, it’s possible they made Pierre-Paul an offer and he declined for a better long-term opportunity elsewhere (as happened last season with Latavius Murray going to the Denver Broncos). Miami is a legitimate Super Bowl contender with an 8-3 record and one of the game’s most popular head coaches in Mike McDaniel. The Saints are 5-6 and trending in the wrong direction. If Pierre-Paul wanted out, there wasn’t much they could do to force him into staying.

Should Jordan be unavailable on Sunday, look for Carl Granderson and Tanoh Kpassagnon to start at defensive end with Isaiah Foskey and Kyle Phillips rotating into the game; the Saints could also bring up preseason standout Niko Lalos from their practice squad. Foskey missed some time with a quadriceps injury but has practiced fully this week, and this could be the opportunity the rookie second-round pick needs to prove he’s earned more snaps. Stay tuned.

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Report: Dolphins poaching Jason Pierre-Paul off of the Saints practice squad

Report: Dolphins poaching Jason Pierre-Paul off of the Saints practice squad

Jason Pierre-Paul hardly had time to get his photo taken in a New Orleans Saints uniform before leaving town for a new opportunity. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Miami Dolphins are expected to sign Pierre-Paul from the Saints practice squad, having lost a key starter (Jaelan Phillips) to a season-ending injury.

Pierre-Paul played 17 snaps in the Saints’ Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, totaling two tackles without registering a quarterback pressure. He wasn’t going to get many reps in New Orleans with Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson on top of the rotation while Tanoh Kpassagnon is playing heavy minutes as their top backup. And youngsters Isaiah Foskey and Payton Turner are working their way back from injuries, too.

Still, it’s disappointing. The Saints badly need more help rushing the passer. They’ve only bagged 18 sacks in 11 games this season which ties the Carolina Panthers for the second-fewest in the league. They’re getting gashed by mobile quarterbacks and struggling to get home when they do send pressure. With Pierre-Paul out of the picture, someone else may need to step up. The Saints could give preseason standout Niko Lalos an opportunity to come up from the practice squad, but we’ll have to wait and see what their next move is.

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Saints upgrade three starters on Week 12 injury report vs. Falcons

Saints upgrade two starters on Week 12 injury report vs. Falcons

Here’s some good news: the New Orleans Saints upgraded three starters on their Week 12 injury report, suggesting quarterback Derek Carr and left guard James Hurst will play against the Atlanta Falcons, as will right tackle Ryan Ramczyk.

Carr cleared concussion protocol and was a full participation at practice after receiving treatment earlier in the week. Hurst missed practice on Wednesday dealing with an illness but returned to a full day of reps on Thursday. Ramczyk, who had been out with his usual veteran’s rest day, practiced on a limited basis. Rookie defensive end Isaiah Foskey (quad) was also limited.

Just two Saints players were not participating on Wednesday and Thursday: starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore and rookie running back Kendre Miller, both managing ankle injuries.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday for both teams:

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Saints and Falcons list 13 combined players on first Week 12 injury report

The Saints and Falcons listed 13 combined players on the first Week 12 injury report, including Atlanta’s Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo:

And we’re off. The New Orleans Saints returned from their bye week and listed seven players on the first injury report ahead of Week 12’s game with the Atlanta Falcons — who had six of their own receiving treatment at Wednesday’s practice session.

Most notably for Atlanta: former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo, who didn’t practice while managing a back injury. He’s been a legitimate difference-maker for the Falcons in recent years and any ailment throwing him off his game could be big for New Orleans.

As for the Saints: right tackle Ryan Ramczyk and tight end Jimmy Graham were absent on their usual Wednesday rest days, while quarterback Derek Carr practiced fully (though he’s still in concussion protocol). Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, offensive lineman James Hurst, and running back Kendre Miller were all non-participants, though defensive end Isaiah Foskey was limited.

Here’s the full initial Week 12 injury report:

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247Sports thinks this Notre Dame star could sit out the bowl game

Do you think this is a possibility?

Right now no one knows which bowl they will be attending but the recent trend of star players sitting out in preparation for the NFL has seen many miss their final game. Brad Crawford of 247Sports looked at who might opt-out of playing in their final contest and chose plenty of big-name players, including Notre Dame star tight end [autotag]Michael Mayer[/autotag].

Crawford’s rationale is pretty simple, “tight end is a position of need for most NFL teams” and he believes that Mayer will be the “first player off the board in this spot unless things go awry during the pre-draft process.” It’s hard to argue with the way he is thinking but at this moment he is just guessing on what Mayer will do.

If I had to guess, I would actually expect him to play in a bowl game. Mayer loves this team and the Irish and opting out just doesn’t seem like something he would do.

There is another player that could potentially do the same for the Irish that Crawford fails to mention, defensive end [autotag]Isaiah Foskey[/autotag]. Both players should get selected very early and have plenty of data for teams to analyze them. Hopefully, this weekend isn’t the final time we see both Mayer and Foskey in Blue and Gold.

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Notre Dame all-time great Justin Tuck visits with Fighting Irish Wire

Find out if Eli Manning sawed his Super Bowl MVP trophies in half to share with Tuck like he should have?

Few in the history of Notre Dame football have been as dominant defensively as former defensive end [autotag]Justin Tuck[/autotag].

Before his NFL career that lasted more than a decade and resulted in a pair of Super Bowl victories, Tuck set a then-Notre Dame record by recording 24.5 sacks in blue in gold.  That record has since been passed by [autotag]Isaiah Foskey[/autotag] but it’s worth noting that Tuck accomplished his feat in just three seasons.

Tuck was working with DIRECTV over the weekend as the company has become the presenting sponsor of the Jeweled Shillelagh Rivalry between Notre Dame and USC for 2023 and 2024.  Before the game he was in attendance for this past weekend, Tuck was kind enough to spend a few minutes with Fighting Irish Wire.

Take a listen to the interview below as Tuck discusses his must-stops whenever he returns to campus, why he chose Notre Dame over his pick of SEC programs, his thoughts/advice for [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag], and his legend as a basketball player on Notre Dame’s campus.

And finally, we discuss his two Super Bowl victories as a player and if he thinks Eli Manning should have won both game MVP’s.  Check it out below and hit subscribe as we plan to bring more interviews and content to you in podcast form soon!