NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints are thin on receivers heading into Thursday night's game against the rival Atlanta Falcons.
Rookie starter Tre'Quan Smith is inactive because of a minor foot injury. And veteran Brandon Marshall remains inactive after he just signed with the Saints 10 days ago.
That leaves Michael Thomas, Austin Carr, Keith Kirkwood and Tommylee Lewis as the Saints' top four receivers.
Smith's injury shouldn't be a long-term one. He was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday and said he was optimistic that he would be able to able to play.