The New Orleans Saints have been impressively healthy throughout camp, especially relative to what the team has experienced in recent years. But this one might have a strong ripple effect.
Head coach Kellen Moore announced in his post-practice media availability on Tuesday that rookie running back Devin Neal will miss “a couple weeks” with a hamstring injury.
That will be the most significant injury experienced in camp since offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri was placed on injured reserve with a reported knee injury.
With Neal expected to be out for multiple weeks, it will limit his preseason opportunities. The sixth-round draft pick was a highly-anticipated player that many were looking forward to seeing during the exhibition matchups. Now, there’s a chance that he may be set to miss two of the three matchups.
This is unusual for Neal, who never missed a collegiate game in his four years at Kansas.
Along with him, the Saints’ running back room is crowded. Backs Kendre Miller, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Cam Akers, Velus Jones Jr. and Marcus Yarns are all vying to take snaps behind and alongside star back Alvin Kamara.
