5 Saints rookies open training camp on injury reserve lists
This isn’t too surprising, but that doesn’t make it good news: five New Orleans Saints rookies have been sidelined at the start of training camp on various injury reserve lists, including several draft picks. The good news is that it just means none of these players passed their initial physical exam upon arriving at the team facility. Once they’re able to do that and prove they’re healthy, they’ll join their teammates on the practice field.
Here is what you need to know:
RB Kendre Miller: Non-football injury list (NFI)
WR A.T. Perry: Non-football injury list (NFI)
WR Shaquan Davis: Non-football injury list (NFI)
Davis was also full-go during the Saints’ offseason program so we’ll have to wait on details for what’s ailing him. He’s competing with veterans like Brayn Edwards and James Washington for one of the final roster spots at receiver and needs every opportunity he can get to stand out.
OL Nick Saldiveri: Physically unable to perform (PUP)
CB Anthony Johnson: Physically unable to perform (PUP)
Johnson was unavailable throughout the offseason program with an undisclosed injury, so we can only wait for an update on his status. The undrafted cornerback out of Virginia has long odds of making the roster but the Saints have a history of finding diamonds in the rough.
