The New Orleans Saints are getting healthier, but they'll still have to see if their star running back can play Sunday against the New England Patriots.
The Saints listed running back Alvin Kamara as questionable with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old was limited throughout practice this week.
Though coach Kellen Moore said Kamara was initially banged up in practice, the veteran back said Thursday that he actually suffered the injury in last week's win over the New York Giants.
"I feel good," Kamara said. "Just something in the game that I thought wasn't that serious really, and really it's not that serious really, but just a little soreness. I was like, 'Let me go put some ice on it.' It'll be alright."
Kamara said the injury had nothing to do with Kendre Miller having an expanded role during the second half against the Giants. Miller had seven carries to Kamara's two after halftime.
But outside of Kamara, the Saints' injury report was relatively clean ahead of facing the Patriots.
The team ruled out cornerback Isaac Yiadom with a hamstring injury, while defensive tackle John Ridgeway III (shoulder) was questionable to come off injured reserve.
Defensive end Chase Young wasn't given an injury designation, meaning he'll make his season debut Sunday after missing the first five games with a calf injury.
Moore said Young "should be in a good place just to go" when asked if the pass rusher would be on a snap count.
"Chase has just done so much," Moore said. "You're so happy to see him back on the field. He deserves it. He's earned it. Nothing has been easy on this path for him. He's had an excellent week of practice. He's done an excellent job and certainly there'll be some juice and excitement for him to just get out there, and I think it'll bring all the other guys a little more juice as well."