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New Orleans Saints assess 10 players returning from injuries ahead of camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

New Orleans Saints assess 10 players returning from injuries ahead of camp

Summary

As the New Orleans Saints prepare for training camp starting soon, 10 players are returning from injuries that impacted their 2025 seasons. Key players include WR Bub Means, who suffered an ankle injury, and WR Ja'Lynn Polk, recovering from a shoulder injury. CB Martin Emerson Jr. is back after Achilles surgery, while S Julian Blackmon returns from a torn labrum. DT Vernon Broughton and RB Kendre Miller are also notable returnees. The team is evaluating their readiness and competition for roster spots ahead of the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Saints training camp begins shortly with 10 players returning from injuries.
•Bub Means and Ja'Lynn Polk among those recovering and competing for spots.
•Martin Emerson Jr. and Julian Blackmon have fully returned from surgeries.
•Kendre Miller faces competition from established players in the backfield.
•Players must prove their readiness to secure roster positions.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Checking in on 10 New Orleans Saints players returning from injures

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With training camp right around the corner, we're checking in on 10 New Orleans Saints players returning from season-ending injuries in 2025.
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