What happened: The Saints had three players miss Wednesday’s session.

Why it matters: New Orleans opens its regular season Sunday, leaving limited preparation time before kickoff. [Saints team update](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/morning-break-tyler-shough-reflects-on-captain-honor-saints-prepare-for-detroit-new-orleans-news-headlines-9-10-2026)

What to watch: Watch for changes in practice participation and final game-status designations.