IRVINE, Calif. -- The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams will hold a newly scheduled joint practice at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Thursday.

Saints coach Kellen Moore said the Rams will act as the host of the practice, which will begin at 11 a.m. PT and will be closed to the public.

"I think going against guys you haven't seen, different techniques, different skills, I think that's big," Saints tight end Juwan Johnson said. "... I think it's very beneficial, as long as guys stay healthy, I think it's going to be great."

The Saints have been practicing at UC Irvine since Aug. 7. This trip to California was planned to allow the team to practice away from the Louisiana heat.

The Saints had a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday an

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