What happened: New Orleans logged its midweek practice participation levels on Thursday, Oct. 22 while operating out of France for the club's international trip. The overseas update follows last week's Oct. 15 Thursday availability filing as the roster transitions to its European schedule.

Why it matters: Thursday sessions serve as the primary barometer for weekend game-day active lists during an international week with compressed travel recovery windows. Roster health over the next two weeks also shapes front-office decisions ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline after New Orleans opened its first five games 1-4.

What to watch: New Orleans will issue its final Friday practice participation and game-status designations before weekend kickoff in Paris.