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Nick Fairley Out for 2017 with Heart Condition, Career Could Be Over

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The New Orleans Saints announced Monday they have placed defensive tackle Nick Fairley on the reserve/non-football illness (NFI) list, which ends his 2017 season.

Fox Sports' Jennifer Hale reported earlier in the month Fairley had missed organized team activities after medical tests revealed he had a heart problem. ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted Monday's announcement could put Fairley's NFL career in jeopardy.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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