Every preseason game is a big one for the players who are fighting for roster spots, but this Saturday’s tilt against the Denver Broncos is especially crucial for one member of the New Orleans Saints rookie class.

Running back Devin Neal, the Saints’ sixth-round selection this spring , is currently working his way back from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for both of the team’s first two exhibition games. Saturday will be his lone chance to show what he can do in a game setting — assuming he can play.

Neal was back at practice Tuesday for the first time since early August.

“It’s been a challenge for Devin, for all of us,” coach Kellen Moore said. “I think Devin has just been wanting to go out there so bad. But he was able to practice in a limited role today, which is awesome

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