The Saints defense got absolutely carved up by the Falcons on Monday night, and now they might be heading into Week 5 without one of their starting linebackers. Head coach Kellen Moore dropped a casual “we’ll see” when asked Tuesday if linebacker Kaden Elliss will even practice this week.
Elliss’s Injury Status Lingers
This is a huge blow for New Orleans, especially after what went down against Atlanta. Elliss sat out that brutal loss, sidelined all last week with a calf injury. Missing practice all week before a game is never a good sign, and for Week 5, it sounds like the Saints are just waiting on a miracle to get him back on the field.
The Defense Is Bleeding Right Now
Elliss has been a critical piece for their defense when he’s on the field, racking up 24 tackles and two tackles for loss in just three games this season. That’s serious production they’re missing. And it wasn’t just him sitting out Monday night. The Saints were also without outside linebackers Carl Granderson and Anfernee Jennings. So yeah, the Falcons had a field day against a seriously depleted unit, just tearing them apart.
Now, the Saints have to prepare to face the Vikings in Week 5. With Moore still playing coy about Elliss’s availability, and a defense that just got gashed like that, you gotta wonder how they bounce back. Keep an eye on those practice reports this week, because if Elliss isn’t out there, it’s gonna be a long Sunday for the Black and Gold.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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