By Joel A. Erickson | The Advocate
For the most part, NFL teams keep their best players off the field in the first preseason game to limit the risk of injury and give more time to players fighting for a roster spot.
A year ago, Drew Brees, Mark Ingram, Cameron Jordan and former back Adrian Peterson did not play in the first two preseason games for the Saints last season.
Whether or not they take the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night remains to be seen. After six consecutive days of practice, the players have Tuesday off, and the Saints coaches will take the day to formulate a playing-time plan for Thursday's preseason opener. ...
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