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New Orleans Saints defense must step up again in Brees’ absence

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The saying history has a tendency to repeat itself is one saying the New Orleans Saints hopes actually does repeat itself when it comes to the defense.

The New Orleans Saints unfortunately are no strangers to life without Drew Brees.

They had to endure a five-game hiatus last season after he suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb. This time around it is being reported that Brees suffered multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung with an undisclosed timetable for a potential return.

Source: Results of medical evaluations performed today on #Saints quarterback Drew Brees revealed that he has multiple rib fractures on both sides of his chest and a collapsed lung on the right side.