The New Orleans Saints got some good news on Friday, with the return of Chris Olave to practice as he works through a back issue.
The star WR walked off early in Wednesday's session and was a DNP on Thursday but was able to get in limited work on Friday. He's been listed as questionable for the Week 13 matchup with the Dolphins.
"He was able to practice today," head coach Kellen Moore said, "and obviously let the thing play itself out over the course of the next 48 hours, but he was practicing today and still a little bit limited but did well."
RB Alvin Kamara (knee) was the lone player ruled out for the game, but the Saints do not plan to put him on IR, which would mean at least four games missed. Rookie RB Devin Neal (ankle) was upgraded to full on Friday, a good sign that he'll be able to take on an increased workload this week. The team also has Audric Estime and Evan Hull on the active roster, and could lean on Taysom Hill for RB reps if needed.
"I feel great about Devin and really that whole backfield," Moore said. "I think the guys we've signed ... as they've kind of developed, they've done a nice job."
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Here's how the final Week 13 injury report broke down for the Saints:
LP = limited participation; FP = full participation; DNP = did not participate
- RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle): DNP | DNP | DNP - out
- OT Taliese Fuaga (ankle): LP | FP | FP
- RB Devin Neal (ankle): LP | LP | FP
- WR Chris Olave (back): LP | DNP | LP - questionable
Taliese Fuaga (ankle) practiced in full for a second consecutive day and is on track to play for the first time since a Week 9 loss to the Rams.
Moore opted not to announce a starting kicker for the game, with the team choosing between Charlie Smyth and recently signed Cade York. Both players are on the practice squad, meaning the team will have to elevate whomever they intend to play. Those transactions are announced on Saturday.
The Dolphins didn't rule any players out, but they do have four listed as questionable.
- OL Aaron Brewer (foot/ankle): LP | LP | FP
- LB Bradley Chubb (foot): LP | FP | FP
- CB Rasul Douglas (foot/ankle): LP | LP | LP - questionable
- OL Austin Jackson (toe): LP | LP | LP - questionable
- DT Benito Jones (ankle): LP | LP | LP - questionable
- WR Jaylen Waddle (foot): LP | FP | FP
- TE Darren Waller (pectoral): LP | LP | LP - questionable
- WR Dee Eskridge (shoulder): FP | FP | FP
- LB Matthew Judon (knee): FP | FP | FP
- S Ifeatu Melifonwu (thumb): FP | FP | FP
The Saints (2-9) visit the Dolphins (4-7) at noon at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Catch all the action on WWL and Audacy.