Surprise! Saints tight end Juwan Johnson returns to practice after injury scare

Yahoo

6 days ago

Despite earlier reports suggesting Juwan Johnson would miss time due to a groin injury, the New Orleans Saints tight end appears ready to go. Johnson was spotted practicing in full pads on Day 7 of training camp, a strong sign that he's cleared for practice and that his injury is not a concern.
The update comes shortly after the Cincinnati Bengals signed Noah Fant -- who recently visited New Orleans -- further reinforcing the team's confidence in Johnson's health and availability on the field.
Keeping Johnson on the field, particularly in the early part of the season, will be critical for the Saints offense. Both Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill are still recovering from injuries and may not be available for Week 1. While Michael Jacobson and Treyton Welch have shown flashes during camp, their lack of game experience (and Welch's own injury) makes Johnson's presence all the more important.
A healthy Juwan Johnson could go a long way for a Saints team in transition. As an athletic safety blanket for a young quarterback, his presence could be exactly what this offense needs to find its rhythm early in the season. Getting him back on the field is an encouraging sign for this team.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints training camp: Tight end Juwan Johnson (groin) back at practice