The clock may have started for New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux's potential return.
For the first time this regular season, Breaux was observed Friday on the field participating in the stretching and conditioning portion of practice open to the media.
Coach Sean Payton said Friday that the transaction designating Breaux to return hasn't happened yet, but Payton is encouraged with the current timetable.
"I know he's on schedule, and he's moving around and doing real well," Payton said. "So, I think nothing's changed.
"I think -- knock on wood -- we've been fortunate with these guys with significant injuries at this point, too, whether it's been Max (Unger) or Terron (Armstead).