A day after suffering a calf injury , New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young did not participate in the team's Thursday practice session.

Coach Kellen Moore downplayed the injury after Wednesday's practice, saying Young "just had a little something," but his absence Thursday now creates some doubt about his availability for the Saints' Week 1 opener against the Arizona Cardinals — what would be a huge defensive loss as New Orleans kicks off its 2025 season.

After practice, Young did not offer whether or not he would play, but said he does not consider his injury to be a long-term issue.

The Saints pass rusher signed a big contract extension this offseason , and looked poised to deliver on his promise in 2025. He turned in an impressive training camp under defensive coordinat

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