Kelvin Banks Jr. and Jordyn Tyson remained limited, and Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson missed another session while in concussion protocol.
Aug 08, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Aug 08, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) during training camp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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The New Orleans Saints received encouraging news on several key offensive players Thursday, while the Cleveland Browns still face quarterback uncertainty ahead of Sunday's matchup at the Caesars Superdome.
Rookie left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle) and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) remained limited participants for the second consecutive day, keeping both players in contention to return against Cleveland.
Banks' potential return would provide a significant boost to an offensive line that has battled injuries throughout the season. Tyson, meanwhile, continues working toward his NFL debut.
However, rookie running back CJ Donaldson was downgraded from limited participation to a nonparticipant because of shoulder and concussion issues.
Guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) practiced fully for the second straight day, while safety Justin Reid and defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd were removed from the injury report.
Browns QB Might Not Play Sunday
For Cleveland, quarterback Deshaun Watson remained sidelined Thursday as he continues dealing with concussion symptoms.
Watson's absence increases the possibility that second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders could start Sunday against New Orleans.
The Browns also remained without defensive tackle Maliek Collins (elbow), while tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) and safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (hip) were added to Thursday's report.
Both teams will release their final injury reports Friday, providing additional clarity on player availability ahead of Sunday's noon kickoff.
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
Did Not Practice (DNP)
RB CJ Donaldson — Shoulder/concussion (downgraded from limited)
DT Davon Godchaux — Rest
Limited Participation (LP)
OT Kelvin Banks Jr. — Ankle
CB Martin Emerson Jr. — Shin
RB Alvin Kamara — Back/rest (upgraded from DNP)
OT Asim Richards — Thumb
WR Jordyn Tyson — Hamstring
Full Participation (FP)
G Cesar Ruiz — Knee
Removed From Injury Report
S Justin Reid — Concussion
DL Nathan Shepherd — Illness
Cleveland Browns Injury Report
Did Not Practice (DNP)
DT Maliek Collins — Elbow
QB Deshaun Watson — Concussion
Limited Participation (LP)
OT Austin Barber — Calf (upgraded from DNP)
WR Denzel Boston — Calf
TE Harold Fannin Jr. — Groin (new addition)
S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren — Hip (new addition)
LB Carson Schwesinger — Wrist/ankle
LB Quincy Williams — Hamstring (upgraded from DNP)
Full Participation (FP)
CB Myles Harden — Hamstring
C Elgton Jenkins — Knee
DE Jared Verse — Knee
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