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By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Keith Kirkwood earned a significant role in the second half of this season, but he won’t play in Sunday’s NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Saints officially ruled Kirkwood out on Friday after he missed all three practices this week with a calf injury he suffered in the divisional round win over the Eagles.
Last Sunday, Kirkwood had two catches for 8 yards, including the Saints' first touchdown, in that game, and his 53 offensive snaps were the second most among the team’s receivers, behind only Michael Thomas.
With Kirkwood out, Austin Carr could be active for the game, but Kirkwood’s absence will likely lead to an expanded role for Ted Ginn Jr. or rookie Tre’Quan Smith. ...
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