After missing the first five weeks of the season with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young practiced Wednesday.
Young was a late arrival at Saints practice Wednesday, entering roughly midway through the period of practice open to the media.
The star pass rusher injured his calf in the days leading up to the Saints' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Earlier this week, coach Kellen Moore defended Young after some criticism about how long his injury has kept him off the field, saying Young was doing everything in his power to get back on the field.
It wasn't the only positive injury news for New Orleans.
Right guard Cesar Ruiz, who missed last week’s game against the New York Giants with an ankle injury, returned to practice Wednesday afternoon in a limited capacity.
Ruiz suffered his injury against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 when quarterback Spencer Rattler rolled into the back of his legs on a scramble. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins has filled in at right guard while Ruiz has recovered.
The Saints have only played with their preferred starting five along the offensive line for 28 offensive snaps this season. Left guard Trevor Penning did not play in the first three games while recovering from a turf toe injury, and right tackle Taliese Fuaga missed the Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks with knee and back injuries.
Safety Justin Reid, who left the Giants game in the first quarter with a concussion, was also back at practice Wednesday afternoon.
It wasn't all good for the Saints. Running back Alvin Kamara suffered an ankle injury during practice Wednesday. Moore did not elaborate on the injury other than saying it happened in practice and that Kamara was officially limited.
The only player who was not present at Wednesday’s practice was cornerback Isaac Yiadom (hamstring).