long snapper Jon Dorenbos underwent heart surgery for his aortic aneurysm on Tuesday, according to a post on his Instagram page prior to the operation.
The 37-year-old joined the Saints in August via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, but Dorenbos went on the non-football illness list before the season began after Saints physician Dr. John Amoss discovered the heart issue in a followup physical.
Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday morning he was waiting to hear a report back on how Dorenbos' operation went.
"Hopefully we hear something sooner than later," he said.
The surgery occurred at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.