Nick Fairley's 2017 season is over before it started, and his career could be in jeopardy.
The New Orleans Saints placed the defensive lineman on the reserve/non-football-injury list, the team announced on Monday.
The move comes after Fairley consulted with several doctors regarding a heart condition he's played with since entering the NFL in 2011.
Earlier this month, coach Sean Payton announced that Fairley was seeking a third opinion on whether he should continue his playing career.
"He's gotten two professional opinions," Payton said at the time.