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He had a hard time staying on the football field.

A number of Saints will begin training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Some were expected to. Others are a surprise.

Below are five key players who may not return to the New Orleans Saints in 2017:

A few changes for the Saints Thursday injury report, but once again, 4 players sat out practice.

Will Saints left tackle Terron Armstead play Sunday? Can Dannell Ellerbe finally get on the field? Here's the final injury report of the week for both teams.

Cam Newton was practicing for the Panthers today while several members of the Saints remain out of practice following the bye week.

Four starters returned to the practice field for the Saints, but one of New Orleans best players remained out.

Seven members of the New Orleans Saints missed Thursday's practice, while a Pro Bowl player was limited...all due to injury. Details here...

Saints list three players OUT for Sunday's game, and another one of their best players as questionable.

One starter was present, but didn't practice. Another two starters weren't present, and definitely didn't practice.

The New Orleans Saints were thin at multiple positions during Wednesday's practice due to injuries.

The Saints list one player as OUT for Sunday's game, with several other players listed as questionable.

Saints Thursday injury report is slim.

One of the Saints best players returned to the practice field Wednesday, 4 days before the season kicks off.

New Orleans Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe has restructured his contract with the team. Details...

Three members of the Saints are officially OUT for Sunday's finale.

Marques Colston was 1 of 4 Saints who sat out Thursday's practice due to injury. Full injury report here.

Three Saints are officially OUT for Sunday's game in Houston.

Another starting linebacker was added to the Saints Thursday injury report.

Several key Saints miss Thursday's practice due to injury. Injury report here.