Taysom Hill’s progress post-concussion is going great. He went from limited at practice Wednesday to being a full-participant on Thursday. It shows Hill is ready to take over the starting QB role with Jameis Winston injured.
Coach Payton has yet to make an official announcement for Sundays game against Atlanta. Trevor Siemian came in relief on Halloween to lead N.O. to victory over the Bucs.
Dwayne Washington also returned to full. The running back and special teamer was dealing with a neck issue that kept him out last game.
Safety Malcolm Jenkins (knee) was back at practice after missing the other day. He was limited along with DE Payton Turner (calf) and T Terron Armstead (groin).
DE Carl Granderson (shoulder) and WR Ty Montgomery (hamstring) did not take part for a 2nd straight day.
Over on the Falcons side, DT Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and WR Calvin Ridley (not injury related) did not practice, while former LSU Tiger Russell Gage went from limited to full. The wide receiver is recovering from a groin injury.