JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The New Orleans Saints had 10 players missing from their pre-game stretching lines before their first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on Thursday night.
All 10 players have missed practice time recently, either nursing new injuries or still rehabilitating from old ailments.
Rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport, wide receiver Cameron Meredith, left guard Andrus Peat and tight end Benjamin Watson headline the group of players sitting out Thursday. Wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Austin Carr, defensive back Kamrin Moore, linebacker Manti Te'o, center Cameron Tom and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui will also miss the exhibition opener.