The New Orleans Saints are dealing with several key injuries as they prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. New Orleans, 2-1, will be without LB Demario Davis, C Erik McCoy, G Cesar Ruiz, and WR A.T. Perry.
The Saints may also have to go without WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, and WR Cedrick Wilson. Each of those three are listed as game-time decisions because of injury.
Earlier this week, the Saints signed C/G Shane Lemieux from the practice squad to the active roster. On Saturday, the team announced the following standard practice squad elevation for Sunday’s game against the 1-2 Falcons.
Kyle Hergel, Guard
An undrafted rookie from Boston College, Hergel had a strong training camp and preseason. Many thought that he’d done enough to earn a spot on the initial active roster. The Saints released him on August 27, but were able to re-sign him to the practice squad the next day…