Saints players describe Paris visit as team gives availability updates before Steelers game
Saints players said they enjoyed sightseeing and a PSG match despite recent unrest in Paris, while the team addressed questions about four players before Sunday’s game.
New Orleans Saints players said Wednesday, October 21, that they had enjoyed sightseeing and a football match in Paris and were not worried about protests ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France, according to the Associated Press. The comments came as the team addressed several players’ availability for the October 25 game.
The comments add to NewsJaws’ earlier account of the Saints’ arrival in Paris and their plans to avoid protest hot spots. The AP reported that players had been in the city since early Monday and had spent some of their time away from practice as tourists.
What Saints players said about Paris protests
Safety Justin Reid said several players attended Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday, October 20. He called it the highlight of his trip and praised the atmosphere. Asked about the protests, Reid said, ‘I don’t think any of us have any worries,’ adding that the NFL had provided the team with security.
Wide receiver Devaughn Vele described the week as exciting, saying he had tried local food and taken in the culture. Defensive end Cam Jordan said he saw no property damage when he visited a flag football clinic near the Eiffel Tower. His account concerned that visit: the AP reported that municipal workers were cleaning debris and shopkeepers were repairing windows and security grates Wednesday after weekend violence in several parts of Paris.
Carlson, Ruiz and Tyson availability before the Steelers game
Coach Kellen Moore said kicker Daniel Carlson remained in the United States for family reasons and was expected to join the Saints shortly. Moore said the team could promote Charlie Smyth from its practice squad if Carlson was unavailable. Guard Cesar Ruiz did not practice Wednesday because of a knee issue; Moore described his status as day to day. Rookie Jeremiah Wright had replaced Ruiz after he was injured against the Giants.
General manager Mickey Loomis said rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson would not practice this week because of a hamstring injury and gave no timetable for his return. Tyson, the No. 8 overall draft pick, has yet to make his NFL debut. The Saints have a bye after the Steelers game, and Moore did not commit to Tyson playing against Cleveland in Week 9.
Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry said a sinus issue affected his vision during the previous week’s Giants game, when he left with what had been described as a migraine problem. He said he thought the issue was related to an illness that had circulated through the team.
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Sources and context
- Saints players see Eiffel Tower and PSG game and say no worries about securityAssociated Press (republished by Yahoo Sports)
- Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Wednesday, October 21New Orleans Saints
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