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Report: New Orleans Saints Tight End Juwan Johnson To Miss Time With Leg Injury
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) evades Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) after a reception Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson will evidently miss some time, at least this summer. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Johnson 'suffered a lower leg injury and is expected to miss a 'good amount of time'.

The nature of Johnson's injury, or when it was sustained, isn't yet clear. Nor is there a timetable for his return. This news broke following the second day of mandatory mini-camp for the Saints on Wednesday. Johnson was not present at practice for either of the first two days.


New Orleans has scheduled a workout with former New Orleans Breakers (USFL) and Arlington Renegades (XFL/UFL) TE Sal Cannella on Thursday . Saints backup tight end Michael Jacobson left Tuesday's practice early, according to

This article first appeared on New Orleans Saints on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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