To suggest that New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Wednesday played it close to the vest regarding the status of quarterback Drew Brees entering Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., would be to suggest that Payton was wearing a vest at all.
The status of Brees, who reportedly suffered a bruised rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder in the first half of the Saints’ 26-19 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, will be evaluated day to day, Payton said. A determination on his playing status at Bank of America Stadium will be made later in the week.