Overview
- Kellen Moore confirmed Young will not face the Cardinals after he left practice with calf tightness, per ClutchPoints.
- Young was downgraded to did not participate on Thursday after being limited Wednesday, despite early tests indicating no serious damage.
- To bolster depth, the Saints signed defensive end Garrett Nelson to the practice squad and released quarterback Hunter Dekkers.
- If Young sits, the pass rush shifts to Cameron Jordan, Carl Granderson and Chris Rumph II, with rookies Fadil Diggs and Eku Leota in line for larger roles.
- Left tackle Trevor Penning remained out with a toe injury as other defenders worked back, including Khristian Boyd (full), with Alontae Taylor and Jordan Howden limited.