New Orleans Saints: 6 takeaways after the first day in pads

Jul 31, 2021; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (95) and defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal (69) perform defensive line drills during a New Orleans Saints training camp session at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2021; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (95) and defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal (69) perform defensive line drills during a New Orleans Saints training camp session at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /
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New Orleans Saints assistant strength and conditioning coach Charles Byrd slaps hands with defensive back Keith Washington Jr. (38) – Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints assistant strength and conditioning coach Charles Byrd slaps hands with defensive back Keith Washington Jr. (38) – Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints Training Camp Takeaways

3. Key injuries

It wasn’t all good news for the Saints on Tuesday, as they saw two of their key players sustain injuries.

One injured player was cornerback Keith Washington, who Katherine Terrell said “landed hard on his arm and left”. Washington hasn’t appeared in a game for the Saints yet but there’s a legitimate chance for him to see playing time this year, especially with how thin the team is at cornerback.

Another key injury was to wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith. We don’t know exactly what Smith’s injury was (though Mike Triplett did say he walked off the field on his own power) but hopefully, he’s okay. He’s going to be a major playmaker in this offense, especially with Michael Thomas’ injury and losing him for any period of time would be a huge blow.

No injuries are good but Smith’s, in particular, is concerning. He also has said that he believes that he and the current Saints receivers can get it done this year.

Here’s to hoping it’s nothing serious and he can take the field in Week 1 when the Packers come to town.