Bad news hit the New Orleans Saints before their divisional round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles: rookie wide receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. was placed on injured reserve just a day before kickoff, per a report from Brett Martel of the Associated Press. Tight end Garrett Griffin was promoted from the practice squad to replace Cobbs on the active roster.
Cobbs was a surprise entry on the Jan. 10 injury report, designated as being limited with a knee condition. He did not participate in the following practice on Jan. 11, and was formally placed on injured reserve on Jan.