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So here’s some potentially big news from the Thursday injury report: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was limited again in practice while managing an injury to his throwing shoulder. Brees was initially listed as limited on Wednesday’s injury report, though he later downplayed the situation in a press conference call.

“I’m always limited on Wednesday,” Brees told The Athletic’s Katherine Terrell. “I’m 41 years old, I’ve got a lot of stuff going on, but just keep ticking.”

Brees referenced his weekly load management, which the Saints adopted several years ago by resting him out during team drills on Wednesdays to preserve strength in his throwing arm. And while it’s true that he rarely turns in a full day’s work in those midweek practice sessions, this was the first time he popped up on the injury report this season.

Here’s hoping it’s just as mild an issue as Brees is suggesting. In other news, the Saints welcomed two of this year’s playmakers back to work in running back Alvin Kamara (foot) and rookie wide receiver Marquez Callaway (ankle), each of whom practiced fully. Star wideout Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) was still limited, though.

Thursday’s complete injury report:

From the Saints

Player, injury	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.	Game status
QB Drew Brees, shoulder	Limited	Limited
WR Marquez Callaway, ankle	Limited	Full
C/G Nick Easton, concussion	Full	Full
DB Justin Hardee, groin	DNP	DNP
RB Alvin Kamara, foot	Limited	Full
DT Sheldon Rankins, knee	DNP	DNP
WR Michael Thomas, ankle/hamstring	Limited	Limited

From the Buccaneers

Player, injury	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.	Game status
CB Jamel Dean, illness	DNP	Full
S Mike Edwards, groin	Limited	Limited
DL William Gholston, COVID-19 reserve	DNP	DNP
WR Chris Godwin, finger	Limited	Limited
G Ali Marpet, concussion	DNP	DNP
WR Scotty Miller, hip/groin	Limited	Limited
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul, knee	Limited	Limited
S Antoine Winfield Jr., shoulder	Full	Full

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