The hits keep coming for the New Orleans Saints. After ruling out receiver Tre’Quan Smith earlier with a concussion and announcing that quarterback Drew Brees was questionable to return with a ribs injury, the Saints added that starting tight end Josh Hill is also out for the game while going through league concussion protocol.
It’s a big loss. Last year, Saints coach Sean Payton had to make some big adjustments to his playsheet when Hill was concussed in a game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Afterwards, he characterized the loss as, “Like losing your front door.