NEW ORLEANS SAINTS NEWS

Juwan Johnson - Spotted running Johnson (foot) ran on a side field Wednesday, Jeff Nowak of WWLAMN reports.

Impact This is the latest sign of progress, with Johnson apparently upping the intensity of his workouts after reporters spotted him jogging Wednesday. It's unclear if he'll be ready by Week 1, but the quick return to physical activity after mid-June surgery at least suggests his foot injury was relatively minor and not something more serious like a Jones fracture.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Equanimeous St. Brown - Dealing with hamstring injury Head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that St. Brown missed practice due to a hamstring injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact St. Brown signed with the Saints in April after spending the last two seasons with the Bears. He missed 10 regular-season games in 2023 due to separate hamstring and pectoral injuries, and he finished the season with five catches for 62 yards on six targets. St. Brown is battling Cedrick Wilson and A.T. Perry for the No. 3 wide receiver spot behind Chris Olave (hip) and Rashid Shaheed.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

A.T. Perry - Slow start to camp Coach Dennis Allen said the Saints are still waiting on Perry to step up and make some plays this summer, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Allen's assessment was less than glowing, to put it politely. He said Perry has been "fine" during training camp and is "talented enough to make the team" but needs to show it more often on the practice field. There's been some thought Perry could step in as a regular starter for the receiver-needy Saints after his late-season cameo as a rookie in 2023, but Allen's comments make it sound like he's fighting for a roster spot. Cedrick Wilson, Equanimeous St. Brown, Bub Means and Mason Tipton are the other main candidates for snaps behind starters Chris Olave (hip) and Rashid Shaheed.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave - Exits practice with hip injury Olave left Tuesday's practice with an apparent hip injury, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio reports.

Impact Olave didn't return to practice afterward, which doesn't mean much given that his injury occurred at the end of the session. He's locked in as the top receiver in New Orleans, where growth for the passing game depends not only on Olave's development but also a better and healthier season from quarterback Derek Carr and potential scheme improvement under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are the only players on the roster that have drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Juwan Johnson - Shows progress with side work Johnson (knee) jogged and worked off to the side during Monday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Johnson was first spotted at training camp Friday, and while he hasn't progressed to sprinting or anything along those lines, his presence on the field less than a month and a half after foot surgery suggests the rehab process is going well. He seemingly suffered the injury during June minicamp, with reports at the time calling the tight end uncertain for Week 1. That's probably still accurate, as he remains on the physically unable to perform list with six weeks to go until the Saints' season opener against Carolina (Sept. 8).

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herron - Placed on IR The Saints placed Herron on the injured reserve list Sunday due to a knee injury.

Impact Herron sustained a knee injury in practice Wednesday, and it appears severe enough for the Saints to place him on IR. The 2020 sixth-round pick out of Wake Forest will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Brewer - Lands in Big Easy The Saints signed Brewer (undisclosed) on Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Brewer was released from the Jaguars' injured reserve on July 16 after being landing on IR with an undisclosed issue one month prior. While the nature of this injury was never disclosed, the 27-year-old appears to be healthy again and ready to compete for a depth role with New Orleans this training camp.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Bresee - Misses practice Bresee was absent from Saturday's practice due to a foot injury, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

Impact There is no word on the severity of Bresee's foot injury at this point. He is coming off a productive rookie campaign that saw him accumulate 24 tackles, 4.5 sacks and six passes defended across 17 games. When healthy, the defensive tackle projects to boost depth on the Saints' interior defensive line this year.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Lemieux - Misses practice with ankle issue Lemieux sat out Saints practice Friday due to an ankle injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Lemieux hurt his ankle during practice Thursday, though it's not yet clear how severe the injury is. The former Giant is slated to fill a depth role on New Orleans' offensive line for the coming campaign.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marshon Lattimore - Picks up hip injury Lattimore left practice Friday due to an issue with a hip flexor, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact The severity of the injury is unknown at this point, but New Orleans will want to exercise an abundance of caution with its four-time Pro-Bowler regardless. Until Lattimore can come back, Paulson Adebo figures to work as the Saints' top corner during team drills.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp

New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr

JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Haener - Diagnosed with skin cancer Haener revealed Friday that he has a rare form of skin cancer on his face and will have an evaluation August 1 to determine his treatment plan moving forward, Mike Triplett of New...

Impact Haener added that the condition isn't believed to be life-threatening, but he is still determining whether to put off treatment. If Haener opts to put off treatment, he would likely continue to compete against rookie fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler for the backup quarterback job behind Derek Carr throughout training camp and the preseason.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26

Nick Saldiveri - Returns to the field Saldiveri has recovered from a groin injury, John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Saldiveri got hurt during minicamp last month, but he is now healthy once again. The 2023 fourth-round pick is in line to serve as New Orleans' starting left guard once the new campaign begins.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trajan Jeffcoat - Suffers dislocated elbow Jeffcoat suffered a dislocated elbow during Thursday's practice session, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact The defensive end was down for several minutes and then carted off, but he sustained no ligament damage and will not need surgery, per Hendrix. The undrafted rookie is fighting for a roster spot. Jeffcoat recorded 100 total tackles in five collegiate seasons at Missouri and Arkansas.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Jordan - Healthy after ankle surgery Jordan (ankle) participated in Thursday's training camp session without any apparent limitations, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Jordan said that after injuring his ankle versus the Falcons in Week 13 last season he didn't feel himself, despite the fact that he didn't miss any time. Now fully healthy, the 35-year-old looks set to reprise a starting role up front for New Orleans, though considering Jordan's age and the addition of 2020 No. 2 overall draft pick Chase Young, the team could opt to approach the defensive end position as more of a rotation.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herron - Absent from Thursday's practice Herron missed Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Herron was forced to miss Thursday's practice after sustaining a knee injury just one day prior. The veteran offensive lineman came over from Las Vegas earlier in the offseason, and he'll likely be fighting for a depth role on the Saints' offensive line once he returns to the field.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trajan Jeffcoat - Carted off during camp Jeffcoat (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The nature and extent of Jeffcoat's injury are currently unknown, but this doesn't bode well for an undrafted rookie fighting for a depth role on New Orleans' 53-man roster.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Alvin Kamara says he doesn't want to risk fines or let down teammates

Saints running back Alvin Kamara says he decided against holding out during training camp because he doesn't want to get fined or let down coaches and teammates who play no role in...

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kool-Aid McKinstry - Past foot issue McKinstry (foot) participated in the Saints' first training camp practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick out of Alabama has been nursing a foot injury for a couple of months now, but it appears that he's moved past the issue. McKinstry recorded 23 passes defended across his three years at Alabama, and since he's fully healthy again, the rookie is expected to step in and serve as a rotational cornerback immediately in New Orleans.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Young - Comes off PUP list The Saints activated Young (neck) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Young has been dealing with a nagging neck injury that's kept him sidelined since signing with the Saints, but he was spotted practicing Wednesday and it finally seems as if he's past the issue. Now that the former second-overall pick has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of New Orleans' top edge rushers in 2024.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kendre Miller - Injures hamstring at practice Miller (hamstring) departed Day 1 of Saints minicamp early Wednesday due to injury , Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The severity of Miller's injury remains uncertain, but it's an unfortunate start to training camp for the 2023 third-round pick. Coach Dennis Allen said bluntly that Miller is "going to have to figure out how to stay healthy," adding that "it's hard to make the team from the training room," per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. Injuries have been a recurring issue for Miller in his short NFL career, as he was limited to just eight appearances as a rookie. If he can get back on the field without missing much of camp, Miller could have the opportunity to push for increased work behind Alvin Kamara, but he may also be at risk of Jamaal Williams clearly beating him out for the No. 2 backfield role.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Olave - No limitations at practice Olave (shoulder) participated in Day 1 of Saints training camp Wednesday without limitations, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Olave's participation in practice means that he's passed his physical and come off the active/non-football injury list, while his lack of limitations is an indication that he's fully over the shoulder issue that forced him to don a non-contact jersey during spring activities. The featured wideout will work to solidify his chemistry with Derek Carr throughout training camp, with the hope of making a true Year 3 leap as New Orleans' clear top offensive weapon. A healthier season from Carr could be all Olave needs to upgrade his production in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Young - Passes physical Young (neck) passed his physical Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

Impact Young should officially be good to go for practice tomorrow despite having been placed on the active/PUP list last Thursday. The 2020 first-round pick will likely serve as a rotational pass rusher behind Cameron Jordan (ankle) and Carl Granderson after signing with the team this offseason.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alvin Kamara reports for Saints camp despite dissatisfaction with his contract

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has reported for training camp despite being unsatisfied with his contract

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS