Chris Olave returned to practice Thursday, but a new starter was missing from the session for the New Orleans Saints.

Rookie safety Jonas Sanker was ruled a “did not practice” with a head injury, adding to the Saints’ troubles at safety. Justin Reid, the starter opposite Sanker, was again absent and has not practiced this week after suffering a knee injury in last Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.

If Sanker is in jeopardy of missing Sunday’s road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Saints could be without both of their starting safeties and would likely start Jordan Howden and Terrell Burgess.

Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley declined to say whether Sanker is in concussion protocol, deferring to coach Kellen Moore. Moore did not speak with the press on Thursday and wi

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