Saints Regaining Strength: Key Players Could Return After Bye Week

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi talks to the referee against the Cleveland Browns / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Saints should get some reinforcements back after their bye, but will still be without a few key contributors.

By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI

A New Orleans Saints (4-7) team has a much-needed bye this week. The Saints went into their bye on a high note, winning the last two games after a seven-game losing streak led to the firing of Dennis Allen.

When the Saints return to action, they'll face the Los Angeles Rams at home on Sunday, December 1. In doing so, New Orleans also may get a few players back that for several weeks have been missing in action.

WHO WON'T RETURN

Three players that definitely won't be returning by Week 13 are wideouts Chris Olave, Bub Means, and running back Kendre Miller. All are on injured reserve but will not yet be eligible to return.

Once a player has been placed on injured reserve, they must remain out for at least four games, NOT weeks, before returning. Olave, dealing with consecutive concussions, was placed on injured reserve after a Week 9 game against Carolina and will be eligible to come back after the Week 14 contest at the New York Giants. ...

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