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Ty Montgomery just got carted off 🥴
— Maddy Hudak (@MaddyHudak_94) August 11, 2021
The New Orleans Saints receiving corps just can’t take a break. On the same day that Tre’Quan Smith returned to observe training camp in street clothes while recovering from his own undisclosed injury, his teammate Ty Montgomery left the field with trainers just half an hour into the practice session.
It’s unclear what Montgomery is dealing with, and Sean Payton is notoriously not forthcoming with injury news. The range of issues stretches from leg injuries to muscle cramps, which are common in the intense New Orleans summer.
So keep an eye out for updates on his status. Montgomery most played running back for the Saints last year, but hits to the wide receivers position have forced him to practice exclusively in that role. Smith’s absence has combined with Michael Thomas’ surprise June surgery to take the top off the depth chart, and electric return man Deonte Harris is also expected to miss part of the season with a suspension.
Payton has spoken often about how much he likes the receivers his team already has, but that group is rapidly thinning out. If this trend continues, there won’t be anyone left for Payton to voice confidence for.
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