Tag: Manti Te’o

Terron Armstead limited, Kiko Alonso DNP on Wednesday’s Saints injury report

The New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers published their first injury report ahead of Week 14, with two Saints linebackers sitting out

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The New Orleans Saints are short-handed on defense this week, as evidenced by the signing of former Saints middle linebacker Manti Te’o on Tuesday. Now that cornerback Marshon Lattimore, kick return specialist Deonte Harris and wide receiver Tre’Qaun Smith are back from various injuries, it appears to be the defense’s turn to catch the injury bug.

Te’o’s return follows the exit of starting linebackers A.J. Klein (knee) and Kiko Alonso (thigh) from Thanksgiving Day’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, each battling separate injuries. Wednesday’s injury report didn’t shed much light on the severity of either situation, with both players sitting out of practice.

Fullback Zach Line will be worth keeping an eye on as the week progresses considering he missed the last two games against the Falcons and Carolina Panthers. His role in the offense is often overlooked, even if he doesn’t handle the football himself frequently.

It’s worth noting that the Saints did not hold a full practice on Wednesday, instead opting for a simple walkthrough to get players back up to speed after their long holiday weekend. So this injury report is an estimation of how much they may have participated had the team run a full-contact practice.

The injury reports published by the Saints and the 49ers on Wednesday are the initial reports for the week. A second, updated report will be released on Thursday. The final injury report with game status for certain players will be issued on Friday. Daily changes in practice participation are noted in bold text.

From the Saints

  • LB Kiko Alonso (Thigh) DNP
  • OL Andrus Peat (Forearm) DNP
  • LB A.J. Klein (Knee) DNP
  • OL Terron Armstead (Ankle) Limited
  • FB Zach Line (Knee) Limited

From the 49ers

  • WR Dante Pettis (Knee) DNP
  • S Jaquiski Tartt (Ribs) DNP
  • DT Julian Taylor (Knee) DNP
  • DE Dee Ford (Quad/Hamstring) Limited
  • DT D.J. Jones (Ankle) Limited
  • TE George Kittle (Knee/Ankle) Limited
  • CB Richard Sherman (Knee) Limited
  • T Joe Staley (Finger) Limited
  • RB Matt Breida (Ankle) Full
  • WR Deebo Samuel (Shoulder) Full
  • WR Emmanuel Sanders (Fibs) Full

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