New Orleans Saints Coach Dennis Allen stated that he does not believe there is any concern about quarterback Jameis WinstonAvailable for Sunday's Game Against the Minnesota Vikings London
Allen indicated that Winston was given a rest Wednesday and will be practicing Thursday, after the Saints' starting quarterback was omitted by reporters from the practice portion at the London Irish Facility.
Allen said to reporters that it was more than just trying to get it to rest and making sure it is healthy after practice.
This was a significant change from last Wednesday, when Winston watched the open part of Wednesday's practice at Saints facility in Metairie but did not participate. Since Week 2, he has been limited due to a transverse fracture in the back and an ankle injury.
Backup quarterback Andy Dalton Winston took the snaps at Winston's place, just like Winston did in the preseason for a foot injury.
Taysom HillAfter being primarily a quarterback last season, Allen switched to tightend this season. He was also taking backup snaps. Allen explained that Allen had been working with the team since the preseason in order to get him snaps as a backup quarterback. But injuries have changed that plan. Hill injured his ribs last week and didn't practice.
Allen answered the question about Winston's injury, saying “Not really”. “That was part of our plan right from the beginning, and he certainly had injuries during training camp that limited the amount of time we could move him between rooms.
Wide receiver Michael Thomas After suffering a toe injury on Sunday, Allen stated that he was unable to see Allen at practice. Jarvis LandryThe injured player, whose game was canceled early, was also seen at practice working on the sidelines.
