Saints Injury Report: Potential starting QB Taysom Hill practices Thursday ahead of Falcons tilt

The question regarding who will start at quarterback Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons remains even larger THursday.

Taysom Hill, who was limited on Wednesday, practiced in full for the first time since suffering a concussion which kept him out the past two games after the bye week.

As a result, Hill would be cleared to start at quarterback, if Sean Payton wants to go that route. Trevor Siemian helped lead the Saints to victory after Jameis Winston was injured last week against Tampa Bay.

Carl Granderson (shoulder) and Ty Montgomery (hamstring) did not practice once again today.

Dwayne Washington was full go on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Malcolm Jenkins (knee) improved from out Wednesday to limited Thursday while Payton Turner (calf) and Terron Armstead (groin) remained limited.

The Falcons had two players miss practice Thursday, including defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and wide receiver Calvin Ridley (not injury related). Former LSU wide receiver Russell Gage was back in full after being limited Wednesday with a groin problem.

New Orleans Saints Thursday injury report
Pos. Name, Injury, Wed., Thur.
QB Jameis Winston, Knee, DNP, DNP
S Malcolm Jenkins, Knee, DNP, LP
DE Carl Granderson, Shoulder, DNP, DNP
WR Ty Montgomery, Hamstring, DNP, DNP
RB Dwayne Washington, Neck, LP, FP
QB Taysom Hill, Concussion, LP, FP
DE Payton Turner, Calf, LP, LP
OT Terron Armstead, Groin, LP, LP
CB Marshon Lattimore, Hand, FP, FP

Atlanta Falcons Thursday injury report
Pos. Name, Injury, Wed., Thur.
DT Jonathan Bullard, Concussion, DNP, DNP
WR Calvin Ridley, NIR, DNP, DNP
WR Russell Gage, Groin, LP, FP

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, COMMUNITY COFFEE RECOGNIZE ARMY PFC BRIAN R. BATES, JR., AS PART OF HONORARY CAPTAIN PROGRAM

For Immediate Release:

The New Orleans Saints and Community Coffee Company are proud to partner with TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors to recognize fallen hero, U.S. Army PFC Brian R. Bates Jr. as the honorary captain for the Saints’ match-up with Atlanta at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday, Nov. 7, as part of Community Coffee’s Honorary Captain Program. TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

On Sunday, during their Salute to Service game, the New Orleans Saints will host Bates’ family as Saints players pay tribute to PFC Bates by wearing his initials a (BB) on their helmets during the contest against the Atlanta Falcons.

Bates, a United States Army Private First Class member, was killed in action on October 27, 2009, when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Brian was born on May 13, 1989 in Gretna, LA. He was raised from the age of four by his grandmother, Marline O’Briant Tully. Brian graduated in 2007 from West Jefferson High School in Harvey, LA. Prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army, he married his wife, Enjolie, and together they had a daughter and a son, Rylie and Braiden Bates.

PFC Bates was highly decorated for his brave combat service. He received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Metal, Army Good Conduct Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Metal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Metal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert with Rifle Bar, and Overseas Service Bar.
Lawrence Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the United States (age 112) will be in attendance at the game on Sunday.

Community Coffee proudly supports our military personnel year-round by shipping free coffee to troops stationed throughout the U.S. and abroad. Additionally, Community Coffee funds scholarships for spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members in partnership with Folds of Honor.