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Wednesday’s Saints Vs. Lions Injury Report: Alvin Kamara Returns

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METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 13: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints participates in drills during a joint practice at Ochsner Sports Performance Center on August 13, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their first practice ahead of the 2026 regular-season opener on the road against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13.

New Orleans has dealt with a rash of injuries over the past few weeks, particularly during the preseason, making the health of several key players something to keep an eye on as the Saints prepare for Week 1.

So, where do things stand following Wednesday’s practice? Let’s take a look at which Saints players were limited and did not participate in today’s session.

New Orleans Saints

DNP:

  • TE Oscar Delp (hamstring)
  • RB Audric Estime (thigh)
  • DE Cam Jordan (hamstring)

Limited:

  • RB Alvin Kamara (knee)

Detroit Lions

Limited:

  • DB Christian Izien (groin) 
  • EDGE Derrick Moore (hamstring)
  • DL Mekhi Wingo (groin)

FULL

  • CB Keith Abney II  (hand)
  • S Thomas Harper (ankle) 
  • LB Trevor Nowaske (knee) 
  • CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.  (ankle) 
  • LB Jimmy Rolder (hamstring)