METAIRIE, La. -- Mark Ingram will practice Wednesday, according to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who said signs have been "encouraging" with the running back since he left last Thursday's game early to be evaluated for a concussion.
It's unclear if Ingram was ever officially diagnosed with a concussion or placed into the NFL's concussion protocol. But Payton also said last Friday morning that he thought Ingram would be "fine."
"I can't officially tell you if he was in the protocol or not," Payton said Wednesday morning. "I know he's gonna practice today.