On a day when Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau practiced for the first time since last season, their returns were arguably overshadowed by those who were absent.

New Orleans Saints guard Trevor Penning (ankle) and tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s session, while defensive end Chase Young (calf) and guard Dillon Radunz (toe) were again listed as DNPs. Coach Kellen Moore had already ruled out guard Cesar Ruiz days earlier for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

And on Wednesday, Moore again ruled out Young — meaning he'll miss his fifth straight game.

The injuries required New Orleans’ coaching staff to get creative along the offensive line. While undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins filled in for Ruiz like he did over the weekend in Buffalo, Asim Ri

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