In a conference call with the media on Thursday, Saints head coach Sean Payton confirmed what has been feared. Cornerback Delvin Breaux will remain on injured reserve for the duration of 2017.
Breaux is a native of New Orleans and his roundabout route to landing on the Saints roster has made him a fan favorite. In his first year with the team in 2015, Breaux demonstrated outstanding coverage skills and quickly made the grade as a starter.
He was hampered by injuries in 2016, however. And during training camp this year it was discovered he had a broken fibula that had gone misdiagnosed by team doctors.