The New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans shared the outdoor fields at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in a joint practice Thursday, Aug. 24. The teams were dressed in full pads and displayed a crisp tempo through the nearly two-and-a-half-hour session. Here are some observations regarding the Saints from practice:
1. All signs are pointing to the Saints biggest stars playing Saturday night in the preseason game versus the Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. That includes future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson. He will be heading into that game on a high note after showing off his pass-catching skills Thursday.