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Saints coach Dennis Allen told reporters that QB Derek Carr was a full participant in practice, a sign he's progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

Winston is certainly far more fun to watch, but Carr is likely better for more of the Saints' fantasy pieces (i.e. Alvin Kamara). If Carr doesn't get cleared, Winston makes for a great QB streamer.

Saints head coach Dennis Allen noted that receiver Michael Thomas could miss some time with a knee injury. Now we know that will be at least four weeks.

Thomas has been placed on injured reserve, New Orleans announced on Tuesday.

Related players: Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, A.T. Perry

it’s a tough break for Thomas, who had played just 10 games over the last three seasons due to injury. In 2023, Thomas has caught 39 passes for 448 yards with a touchdown, the story said. With Thomas out, Olave should continue to operate as the team's WR1 but Shaheed could see a step up in snaps and workload as well.

Derek Carr has a concussion and right shoulder injury

Carr may have reaggravated an older shoulder injury, and has an AC joint sprain which is similar to an injury from earlier this season. The good new is neither injury is expected to keep Carr out of action, according to Rapoport. The Saints have a bye in Week 11, which comes at a good time for Carr. Rapoport said Carr should be OK to play in Week 12.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder, concussion) is hopeful he can return after the team's Week 11 bye.

Certainly good news for Carr who took a hard shot in the third quarter. He was able to walk to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. Jameis Winston entered the game in place of Carr. The Saints (5-5) are off next week before a Week 12 trip to Atlanta to face the Falcons.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a shoulder injury and is being evaluated for a possible concussion.

Carr took a hard hit in the third quarter. He was able to walk under his own power to the medical tent on the sideline. He was later carted to the locker room. Jameis Winston has replaced Carr in the game.

Bears designated RB Khalil Herbert, WR Equanimeous St. Brown and DB Josh Blackwell for return from injured reserve.

Related players: Roschon Johnson, D'Onta Foreman

The Bears play on Thursday this week at home against the Panthers, but it's not a lock Herbert goes in Week 10. Herbert was playing well before his injury, so we can perhaps assume he'll slide back into his RB1 role with Johnson as the RB2. But this could be shaping up to be a messy fantasy situation with the potential for a three-headed monster at the position.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (hip) is back at practice.

Related Players: Jaylen Waddle, Chase Claypool, Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson

One would assume that Waddle would absolutely eat with no Tyreek on the field, but we may see a wider target tree if the WR1 were forced out of Week 8. Berrios has actually ran the second-most routes on the team over the last two weeks, so he may end up being the contingency plan for fantasy purposes. We'll keep an eye on Hill's status through the rest of the week.

Dolphins’ WR Tyreek Hill did not practice today due to a hip injury.

Related Players: Jaylen Waddle, Chase Claypool, Braxton Berrios, Cedrick Wilson

One would assume that Waddle would absolutely eat with no Tyreek on the field, but we may see a wider target tree if the WR1 were forced out of Week 8. Berrios has actually ran the second-most routes on the team over the last two weeks, so he may end up being the contingency plan for fantasy purposes. We'll keep an eye on Hill's status through the rest of the week.

Saints receiver Chris Olave had a bad Thursday, and he’s having a worse Monday.

Olave was arrested on Monday night for reckless operation of a motor vehicle, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. Olave was traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit.

Olave did not resist and was cooperative with law enforcement before being taken to Kenner City Jail, per Underhill and the PFT story. As the story indicated, Olave ran the wrong route during last Thursday's loss to the Jags, drawing the ire of QB Derek Carr.

Dennis Allen said RB Kendre Miller had some irritation in his shoulder pregame last week, Jamaal Williams was on a pitch count coming back… hopes to get them more involved going forward.

Related players: Alvin Kamara

Miller played just three snaps and Williams had five carries against the Jags. Meanwhile, Kamara ran 17 times for 62 yards and also caught 12 more passes, giving him 29 touches for the game. While that's great for fantasy owners, the Saints would probably like to cut back the workload of Kamara just a bit, to make sure he stays healthy for the remainder of the season.