All three players left the field under their own power and then took a cart to NRG Stadium, which is across the road from the practice fields at Houston Methodist Training Center.
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Harris was not the only Saints player who was happy to see Hopkins Thursday, wide receiver Michael Thomas sought the Texans pro-bowler out and the two were able to chat for a moment during practice.
“I felt like today was a little sloppy”.
“I think we have one of the most physical camps across the league, we were hitting every other day, we were in full pads a lot”.
Most will conclude and are under the impression that The Greenbrier has created a “soft” label of players, but the fact is that practice sessions were much more intense this year.
Joint practices allow a team to face a different set of tests, but New Orleans is missing the biggest test the Houston Texans have to offer.
“You know when J.J.’s out there”, Ingram said.
-Even though they weren’t serious injuries, Saints coaches were probably concerned when they saw Breaux, Williams and Strief come off the field gingerly.
“Since he’s been in college at Ohio State, he would always text me and just ask me questions about things he can do to help his hands, help his route running”, Hopkins said.
It is a hot day in Houston, so that may have contributed to some of the issues although Breaux recently returned to practice after missing time with an undisclosed injury.
Cornerback P.J. Williams was also injured, leaving the Saints short at the position since Keenan Lewis is also out.
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Rookie defensive tackle and first-round draft pick Sheldon Rankins fractured his fibula in practice on Monday.
