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Top Saints News
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Saints' Derek Carr: Cleared of injuries
Carr (ribs/right shoulder) was upgraded Saturday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Carr cleared concussion protocol late Friday, but Saturday's announcement was a welcome surprise given the veteran quarterback's litany of injuries. Now that fantasy managers can have full confidence regarding Carr's availability, attention can be turned to his inconsistent play as of late considering he's total just 640 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions combined in the past three weeks. While Carolina's record would indicate the Saints should have some success Sunday, the defense has gotten better in recent weeks thanks to the return of Jaycee Horn and Brian Burns, so Carr's route to a sterling fantasy day isn't a guarantee by any means.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Shifts to IR
Saldiveri (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
The rookie offensive lineman out of Old Dominion seems to be dealing with some shoulder issue, and he'll be forced to miss New Orleans' next four games after being placed on IR. Saldiveri had appeared in four games for the Saints before suffering this injury, playing a total of 37 snaps (18 offensive and 19 on special teams).
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Saints' Adam Prentice: Signed to Saints' roster
The Saints signed Prentice to their active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Prentice signed to the Saints' practice squad Nov. 16 after being waived by the team two days prior. He was elevated twice since rejoining the team and has split his time between offense and special teams without recording a stat.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Elevated from practice squad
The Saints elevated Callaway to the active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
This is the second time Callaway has been promoted to the active roster since he signed with the Saints' practice squad Nov. 21. He played 11 offensive snaps in Week 13 against the Lions without recording a stat. The move comes with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers after not practicing all week.
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Saints' Derek Carr: Clears protocol, on tap for start
Carr (ribs/right shoulder) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, but he's on track to start after he cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, a source tells Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.
Head coach Dennis Allen said Carr was still in the protocol when he met with the media Friday, but after he was a full participant in the Saints' practice later in the day, the quarterback apparently gained clearance when he met with an independent neurologist following practice. The Saints are unlikely to officially confirm Carr's availability for the Week 14 matchup until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the 32-year-old is poised to direct the New Orleans as he usually does, provided he doesn't re-enter the protocol or experience a setback in his recovery from the other two injuries. Carr has yet to miss a game this season but has been included in the concussion protocol on two occasions and also exited early in a Week 3 loss in Green Bay due to a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Chance to return Week 14
Werner (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Werner missed his first game of the season in Week 13, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the 25-year-old were to miss his second consecutive game, Zack Baun would likely assume starting inside linebacker duties alongside Demario Davis.
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Saints' Cameron Jordan: Could play Week 14
Jordan (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Jordan is still nursing an ankle issue, but he has a chance to suit up Sunday after logging a limited practice session both Thursday and Friday. If the All-Pro defensive end were to miss the Saints' Week 14 contest, Tanoh Kpassagnon would likely be the next man up on the team's defensive line.
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Saints' Blake Grupe: Questionable for Sunday
Grupe (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Grupe was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday, but he'll take an injury designation into the weekend for the second game in a row nonetheless. The Saints waived kicker Austin Seibert from their practice squad Thursday, a likely indication that the team expects Grupe to be able to kick through the injury once again in Week 14.
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Saints' Michael Thomas: Should play again in 2023
Thomas (knee) is expected to return from injured reserve at some point this season, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Thomas injured his right knee early in the Saints' Week 10 loss to the Vikings and was placed on IR following the team's Week 11 bye. He'll be sidelined through at least Week 15, but the Saints are seemingly expecting him back at some point over the final three weeks of the regular season, though the calculus might change a bit if they continue to lose games and somehow fall out of the playoff hunt in a laughably weak NFC South. New Orleans was in first place at the time of Thomas' injury but has since slipped to one game behind the Falcons, who would be all but assured of having the upper hand for any division tiebreakers if they beat the Buccaneers this Sunday to move to 4-0 within the NFC South.
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Saints' Jameis Winston: Ready in case of Carr absence
Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Friday that he's managed the quarterback snaps between both Winston and Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) during practice this week in the event Carr isn't available for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Carr has started all 12 of the Saints' games to date, but his status heading into the weekend may be murkier than ever before after he entered the concussion protocol for the second time this season following his removal from last Sunday's 33-28 loss to the Lions. Carr is also nursing a pair of injuries in addition to the concussion, but he was able to stay involved in practice throughout the week, logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before advancing to full activity Friday. If Carr can gain clearance from an independent neurologist Saturday, he could be removed from the protocol and handle his usual starting duties Sunday, but if not, Winston looks like he'll be prepared to direct the offense. While coming on in relief of Carr on five occasions this season, Winston has completed 25 of 47 pass attempts for 264 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
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Saints' Kendre Miller: Will miss fourth straight game
Miller (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Miller will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game after he failed to practice in any fashion this week while he works back from an ankle sprain. According to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, head coach Dennis Allen said Friday that Miller has made significant strides in his rehab but has "kind of stalled a little bit." The slower progression in Miller's recovery from the ankle sprain than anticipated likely explains why the Saints didn't initially place the rookie on injured reserve when he suffered the injury in a Week 9 win over the Bears. His continued absence will once again Sunday will leave Jamaal Williams unchallenged for the No. 2 role at running back behind starter Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Chris Olave: Expected to play
Olave (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The revelation that Olave is recovering from a bout with the flu cast some doubt about his availability this weekend, and while he's listed as questionable after missing consecutive practices, he apparently felt decent enough Friday to meet with the Saints' medical staff. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the situation all the same, with additional reports regarding Olave's status likely to surface late Saturday or early Sunday before the Saints offer confirmation on his availability (or lack thereof) leading up to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Deemed questionable
Johnson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Johnson was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, suggesting he's relatively healthy compared to the Saints' other main pass catchers. In addition to Michael Thomas (knee) still being on injured reserve, the team has WR Chris Olave (illness), WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and TE Taysom Hill (foot/hand) all listed as questionable after closing out the week with either two or three consecutive missed practices. Of the bunch, Johnson and Olave seemingly have the best odds to play, though it could come down to a game-time decision in both cases ahead of the Saints' 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
105.1 (19th) |
258.1 (10th) |
348.3 (11th) |
| Def. |
125.5 (24th) |
207.2 (7th) |
322.5 (15th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| C. Olave WR Chris Olave WR | Illness |
| T. Hill QB Taysom Hill QB | Foot |
| D. Carr QB Derek Carr QB | Ribs |
| B. Grupe K Blake Grupe K | Groin |
| R. Shaheed WR Rashid Shaheed WR | Thigh |
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