Drew Brees plans to return to Saints practice this week Published: Oct 20, 2019 at 02:14 PM Digital Content Editor New Orleans rolled into Chicago on Sunday afternoon and sent the into hibernation, without its starting quarterback, running back and tight end. By this time next week, the could have all three back in uniform Nico Collins Jersey . Following New Orleans' over the , sidelined quarterback Roy Lopez Jersey told ESPN's Mike Triplett that and hopes to play next Sunday against the . Brees has been out since midway through Week 2 when he tore ligaments in his throwing thumb and immediately underwent surgery. The timeline for the QB's return was pegged at six weeks following the surgery. A Week 8 start would be line with that schedule. The signal-caller has made incremental steps back to normalcy in recent weeks. Two weeks ago, he posted video of himself throwing . Last Thursday, Brees told WWL Radio he had graduated to to sing . If and when he does come back, Brees will return wearing a splint on his right hand, per doctor's orders. When that Laremy Tunsil Jersey will be remains to be seen. The need not rush the QB back at this point. New Orleans is 5-0 with starting in Brees' absence, and while the backup doesn't boast the starter's pedigree as a winner or leader, Bridgewater has steadily improved as the season has progre sed. Including Sunday's romp over the , Bridgewater has completed 67.7 percent of his pa ses for 1,370 yards, nine TDs and two picks. Plus, New Orleans has a bye following its Week 8 matchup with the 3-3-1 . If the want to slow-play Brees' return more Brevin Jordan Jersey than nece sary, they can give him over seven weeks to heal and then start him against the in Week 10. Whether or not Brees is under center next week or the second in November is unclear. Regardle s, Brees sounds mentally ready to return to game action and to a team and coaching staff that has performed outside themselves in his absence. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or Sam Cooper Jersey contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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