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The Saints averaged the 16th-most Fantasy points per game in 2022 and focused this offseason on shoring up the middle of the defensive line, bringing in Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepard in free agency before spending a first-round pick on Clemson product Bryan Bresee. The Saints DST is best left as streaming options for great matchups, especially after the team surprisingly cut slot corner Bradley Roby prior to setting its initial 53-man roster.

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  • Saints' Jordan Howden: Won't suit up vs. Bucs

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    Howden (finger) is out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports. Howden will have to sit out at least one game as he deals with a finger injury he apparently sustained in Week 3 at Green Bay. Ugo Amadi could see an increase in reps as long as Howden remains out.
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  • Saints' Paulson Adebo: Won't play vs. Tampa Bay

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    Adebo (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports. Adebo will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a hamstring injury he sustained at practice ahead of Week 3 at Green Bay. Isaac Yiadom figures to start again in his absence.
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  • Daniel Sorensen: Signs with Saints' practice squad

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    The Saints signed Sorensen to their practice squad Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. The 33-year-old veteran appeared in all 17 games for New Orleans last season, making a pair of starts, so he's familiar with the defensive system. Sorensen is a sensible addition with Marcus Maye suspended and Jordan Howden dealing with a finger injury.
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  • Saints' Jordan Howden: Misses practice

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    Howden (finger) did not practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Howden likely suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay, although he played 100 percent of the team's snaps and recorded four tackles along the way. He'll work to return to the practice field Thursday, as the team prepares to take on the Buccaneers on Sunday.
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  • Saints' Paulson Adebo: Still not recovered

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    Adebo (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Adebo suffered the injury during practice Friday and was unable to play Sunday in the team's loss to the Packers. He'll try to return to practice Thursday in an effort to be ready for Week 4 against the Buccaneers. If he's unable to do so, Isaac Yiadom, who saw a significant uptick in snaps against Green Bay, would likely do so again.
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  • Saints' Marshon Lattimore: Secures seven stops Sunday

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    Lattimore registered seven tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a Week 3 loss to Green Bay. Lattimore finished second on the team in tackles in the loss, tallying a season-high seven stops. He's been on the field for nearly every defensive snap for the Saints this season despite dealing with a knee injury during training camp. Lattimore has posted 14 tackles (nine solo) and six pass defenses, including an interception, through three contests.
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  • Saints' Alontae Taylor: Stands out on defense Week 3

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    Taylor tallied five tackles (all solo), including one sack, and notched five pass defenses Sunday in a Week 3 loss to the Packers. Taylor picked up his first NFL sack in the second quarter, taking down Jordan Love on a third-down play for a 14-yard loss. His most impressive feat, however, was his racking up five pass defenses throughout the contest, and he now leads the league in that category with seven on the campaign. Taylor has also posted 14 tackles through three games, with four of them going for a loss.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Racks up 11 tackles Week 3

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    Werner recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. Werner was on the field for all but one of New Orleans' defensive snaps and led the team in total tackles. The 11 stops were the most so far this season for the linebacker, who tallied 15 tackles over his first two contests. Werner appears on pace to surpass the career-best 80 tackles he recorded last year.
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  • Saints' Ugo Amadi: Ready to play

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    Amadi (knee) is active Sunday against the Packers. Amadi was able to get in limited practices Thursday and Friday, leading up to him taking the field Sunday. He should continue his role of chipping in on special teams.
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  • Saints' Paulson Adebo: Ruled out Sunday

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    Adebo (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's contest against the Packers. Adebo sustained a hamstring injury during Friday's practice. His absence is a huge blow for a Saints secondary that has given up just 160 passing yards per game so far this season. Isaac Yiadom and Alontae Taylor are candidates to see an increased workload Sunday opposite starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
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  • Saints' Carl Granderson: Inks extension

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    The Saints agreed to a four-year extension with Granderson on Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Granderson has already registered 2.5 sacks in two games this season and is well on his way to shattering his career-high 5.5 sacks registered last season. He joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has steadily seen more snaps on defense since then. Granderson will continue to be a force for the Saints' defensive front alongside Cameron Jordan, Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders.
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  • Saints' Ugo Amadi: Questionable for Sunday at Packers

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    Amadi (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Amadi was able to practice in a limited capacity both Thursday and Friday, so perhaps he's closer to the probable end of questionable than a true 50/50 to play. Either way, he's not likely to see much work outside of the special teams unit in Week 3.
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  • Saints' Paulson Adebo: Questionable with hamstring injury

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    Adebo sustained a hamstring injury at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. In what could be a serious blow to New Orleans' secondary, Adebo's status for Week 3 is now up in the air. If he is forced to sit out this weekend, Isaac Yiadom could see an increased workload against his former team.
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  • Saints' Marcus Maye: Dealt three-game suspension

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    Maye was suspended three games Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. In a rough break for New Orleans, Maye will now have to wait to play again until Oct. 15 at Houston at the earliest. In the meantime, rookie fifth-rounder Jordan Howden could be called upon to replace him in the starting lineup at safety.
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  • Saints' Carl Granderson: Records another sack in Week 2

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    Granderson registered two solo tackles, including a sack, in the Saints' 20-17 win over the Panthers in Week 2. Granderson was able to get to the quarterback for the second straight week to open the 2023 season. He now has 2.5 sacks heading into the team's Week 3 matchup with the Packers, only three sacks short of his career-high 5.5 set over 16 games in 2022.
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  • Saints' Demario Davis: Seven tackles, including sack

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    Davis recorded seven tackles (four solo), including a sack, in Monday's 20-17 win over the Panthers. Davis was once again at the top of the Saints' defense in tackles while he was also able to snag his first sack of the 2023 campaign. The middle linebacker compiled a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2022 and he could be picking up where he left off.
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  • Saints' Pete Werner: Seven tackles in win

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    Werner recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Monday's 20-17 win over the Panthers. Werner finished tied with Marcus Maye and Demario Davis for the team lead in takedowns. The linebacker has recorded 15 tackles over the first two games of the season and he seems likely to surpass his career high of 80 tackles from 2022 if he remains as heavily involved moving forward.
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  • Ty Summers: Reverts to practice squad

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    Summers reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Tuesday. Summers was called up for Monday's win against the Panthers but did not record any stats. The 27-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to get called up for action.
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  • Saints' Ty Summers: Bumped up from practice squad

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    Summers was elevated from the Saints' practice squad Monday ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Panthers, Summers will provide additional depth in the team's linebacker corps, as well as on special teams, assuming he is active for the contest. The TCU product appeared in three games for New Orleans last season, recording two solo tackles.
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  • Ryan Connelly: Undergoes procedure

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    Connelly, who was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday, had his knee scoped, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Connelly was elevated from the practice squad for Week 1 against the Titans, seeing 21 snaps on special teams. However, he reverted to the practice squad afterward and with his placement on the injured list will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.
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