Saints Add Starting Defensive Lineman to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee, the third-year defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, was added to the team's injury report on Thursday due to a back injury. Bresee has never missed a game in his career and was a limited participant in practice. It's unclear if the back issue occurred during the session.
Bryan Bresee's Performance This Season
Bresee has started all nine games this season, recording 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss. He has played a career-high 71% of the defensive snaps for New Orleans.
Other Saints Injuries and Status
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice with an ankle injury sustained versus the Los Angeles Rams and is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers, the team's final game before their bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux followed his usual Thursday rest program and did not practice.
- Running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Jack Stoll were limited in practice due to ankle injuries.
- Quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), and defensive end Jonah Williams (shoulder) participated fully in practice.
Carolina Panthers Injury Update
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle on their Thursday injury report. Dowdle was limited in practice after missing Wednesday's session due to a quadricep issue.
"Bryan Bresee was a limited participant in the practice session. It is not clear whether his injury popped up during practice."
"Fuaga has already indicated he likely will not play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend."
Summary: The Saints added Bryan Bresee to the injury report with a back issue while key players like Taliese Fuaga remain sidelined, though several starters practiced fully ahead of their upcoming game.