The New Orleans Saints have seen plenty to be encouraged about from rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Butler, a Northern Arizona product who has strung together a series of tough catches in each practice of training camp. He’s certainly caught the attention of Saints quarterback Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton.
However, Butler exited Tuesday’s practice early after sliding to make a contested catch and getting tangled up with a defensive back. He was able to get back to his feet after receiving attention from team training staff and left the field under his own power, heading to the locker room.