Saints WR Shaheed among absences Tuesday

By Ross Jackson

METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos have released their Tuesday injury report. New Orleans looks on the brink of getting some help back in important areas on offense, but mounting injuries at wide receiver could be cause for concern. 

Here is the injury report information from Tuesday’s practice report:

New Orleans Saints

Did Not Participate:

QB Derek Carr (Oblique)

WR Chris Olave (Concussion)

LB Pete Werner (Hamstring)

WR Rashid Shaheed (Knee)

G Cesar Ruiz (Knee)

Limited Participation:

CB Alontae Taylor (Shoulder)

TE Taysom Hill (Rib)

WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (Ankle)

RB Alvin Kamara (Hand)

S J.T. Gray (Calf)

C/G Lucas Patrick (Chest)

DT Nathan Shepherd (Groin)

DE Payton Turner (Knee)

Full Participation:

LB Willie Gay (Hand)

WR Bub Means (Hand)

S Tyrann Matheiu (Forearm)

DE Carl Granderson (Neck)

New Orleans looks like it will get some help on the offensive line with Patrick returning. However, their pass-catching unit is set to take a hit without the team’s top-two wide receivers. Rookie wideout Means though, is “chomping at the bit” to get out there and contribute. 

A big designation to keep an eye on will be Hill’s. While he was not spotted during the portion of practice that was open to the media, he is again listed as limited. That’s progress from last week where he did not participate throughout the week. 

Denver Broncos

Did Not Participate:

CB Pat Surtain II (Concussion)

Limited Participation:

T Alex Palczewski (Ankle)

LB Baron Browning (IR-Designated To Return)

T Mike McGlinchey (IR-Designated To Return)

Full Participation:

CB Damarri Mathis (Ankle)

ILB Justin Strand (Ribs)

CB Riley Moss (Hip)

CB Ja’Quan McMillian (Ankle)

The Broncos are looking at getting some help back themselves in the opposite side of the ball. They got two cornerbacks back up to full participation. The team also designated two starters to return from Injured Reserve. They may be able to make their returns in time for Thursday night’s game, but tomorrow’s injury report will give a better glimpse into that possibility.