The New Orleans Saints got some good news on their injury report Thursday, with a pair of key players upgraded to full participants.
Those players are RG Cesar Ruiz (ankle) and safety Justin Reid (concussion). Ruiz missed Week 5 against the Giants, while Reid went out after the initial drive and is still working through the concussion protocol. Reid was replaced in the game by Jordan Howden, while Torricelli Simpkins III started in place of Ruiz.
For the second consecutive week DT Davon Godchaux was a late addition to the injury report due to a rest day.
Here's how the initial injury report broke down on Wednesday:
LP = limited participation; FP = full participation; DNP = did not participate
- CB Isaac Yiadom (hamstring): DNP | DNP
- TE Juwan Johnson (ankle): LP | LP
- RB Alvin Kamara (ankle): LP | LP
- LG Trevor Penning (ankle): LP | FP
- S Justin Reid (concussion): LP | FP
- RG Cesar Ruiz (ankle): LP | FP
- DE Chase Young (calf): LP | LP
- OL Dillon Radunz (toe): FP | FP
- DT John Ridgeway (shoulder): FP | FP
- DT Davon Godchaux (NIR - rest): n/a | DNP
Alvin Kamara continues to be listed with an ankle injury, which told reporters occurred in the first half during the win over the Giants. He described the issue as "soreness," but indicated it was a minor issue.
The lone player who has yet to practice this week is Isaac Yiadom (hamstring). The Saints turned to rookie Quincy Riley in Yiadom's absence, though it remains unclear if that change will be permanent. The Saints brought in veteran DB Michael Davis this week for depth at the position.
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Here's how the Patriots side of things broke down:
- RB Antonio Gibson (knee): DNP | DNP
- S Jaylinn Hawkins (hamstring): DNP | DNP
- DE Keion White (elbow): DNP | DNP
- DT Christian Barmore (NIR - other): LP | FP
- LB K'Lavon Chaisson (knee): LP | FP
- DT Joshua Farmer (ankle): LP | LP
- LB Anfernee Jennings (ankle): LP | DNP
- DT Milton Williams (ankle): LP | LP
- LB Marte Mapu (neck/hamstring): FP | LP
- G Mike Onwenu (shoulder/thigh): FP | FP
- CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring): n/a | LP
The Saints (1-4) host the Patriots (3-2) at noon Sunday inside the Caesars Superdome. Catch all the action on WWL and Audacy.