Saints Add Starting Defensive Lineman Bryan Bresee to Injury Report
Bryan Bresee was listed on the New Orleans Saints injury report Thursday due to a back injury. The third-year defensive lineman, who has never missed a game in his career, was a limited participant in practice. It remains unclear if the injury occurred during the session.
Bresee’s Season Performance
Bresee has started all nine games this season and played a career-high 71% of the defensive snaps. He has recorded 1.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss.
Other Saints Injuries
- Right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed practice with an ankle injury from the game against the Los Angeles Rams. He is unlikely to play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, the Saints' final game before their bye week.
- Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux continued his planned rest on Thursday and was absent from practice.
- Running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Jack Stoll (ankle) were limited in practice, while quarterback Taysom Hill (knee), defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), and defensive end Jonah Williams (shoulder) fully participated.
Carolina Panthers Injury Update
The Carolina Panthers upgraded running back Rico Dowdle’s status on Thursday’s injury report. He was limited in practice after missing Wednesday’s session due to a quadriceps issue.
“Bryan Bresee, who has never missed a game, was a limited participant in practice with a back injury.”
Author's summary: Bryan Bresee’s back injury adds concern to the Saints’ defensive lineup, while other key players’ conditions vary ahead of their next game.