Three New Orleans Saints players have been ruled out of Sunday’s season opener against the Falcons in Atlanta. Another four from the team are questionable.
Wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith (shoulder), running back Dwayne Washington (hamstring) and cornerback Paulson Adebo (ankle) will not play. None of them participated in any practice this week.
Offensive tackle Landon Young (hip) is one of those whose status is questionable. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but did so in a limited role Friday. Safety JT Gray (hamstring) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) were limited in practice all week and therefore questionable. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is also questionable after missing Friday’s practice with an illness; he otherwise was at practice all week.
Center Erik McCoy (calf) and linebacker Pete Werner (groin) were limited Wednesday and Thursday but full-go Friday, so they’re clear for Sunday’s game.
On the flip side, the Falcons have just two players questionable. Cornerback Darren Hall (quadricep) and wide receiver Drake London (knee) are both TBD after a full week’s worth of limited practice participation. Tight end Parker Hesse, who missed Wednesday’s practice for a personal, non-injury issue, is OK for Sunday.
The Saints-Falcons game is set to kick off at noon and air live on FOX.