Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was limited in practice today with a left hand injury, a direct result of taking a hit in Monday night’s tough loss to the Falcons. Even though he played all 74 snaps in that game, the fact he’s got his hand wrapped and is on the injury report is definitely raising some eyebrows.
Shough’s Hand Is Banged Up, But He’s Still Talking Tough
This hand injury flared up when he got hit during the Falcons game. Despite the pain, the guy stayed in there for every single snap. Now, you see him with his hand wrapped up on Wednesday, and the team officially lists him as limited. But both Shough and Coach Kellen Moore are trying to play it cool, downplaying the whole thing. Shough himself called it “just something to keep working on,” saying he “got it banged up in the game. Nothing different than anybody else is dealing with quite honestly. Just bumps and bruises and stuff like that.” He’s insisting he will be out there Sunday against the Vikings, too. “It’s a shorter week, so I’m obviously sore today, but it’s not going to limit me really at all,” he told the team. You gotta admire the grit, but a banged-up throwing hand on your starting QB is never “nothing.”
The Saints’ Growing Injury List Is a Real Problem
While Shough’s trying to act like it’s just a hangnail, his presence on the injury report isn’t an isolated incident for the Saints. This team is battling some serious bumps and bruises across the board. Wide receiver Barion Brown is out with a thigh injury, linebacker Kaden Elliss is nursing a calf, edge rusher Anfernee Jennings has a knee issue, running back Alvin Kamara is dealing with his back, and wide receiver Chris Olave took the day off for rest. Then you’ve got a whole crew of guys who were also limited like Shough: safety Julian Blackmon with a shoulder, tight end Noah Fant with an abdomen injury, linebacker Jaylan Ford with an ankle, edge rusher Carl Granderson with an ankle, and safety Mike Reid also with an ankle problem. That’s a lot of key players either out or limited, and it paints a picture of a team that’s really feeling the grind of the season.
Shough’s commitment to play Sunday against the Vikings is huge, especially with the team already dealing with so many other injuries. With a short week after a tough loss, how effective he truly can be with a “banged up” hand will be a massive storyline to watch.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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