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By Jimmy Smith
Things aren't getting any easier for the embattled Saints' defense.
Two starters, defensive end Will Smith and linebacker Mark Simoneau, sat out Wednesday's practice, though both said they haven't been ruled out from playing against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at the Superdome.
Smith was sidelined by what he termed a left knee bruise.
"I hurt my knee in like the third quarter (at Atlanta this past Sunday); I went out for a series and came back in," said Smith, who leads the Saints in sacks with 8.5. "It's not a big deal. I should be able to play this week, depending on what they say. It's up to the trainers and the coach."
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