6:45 LRN Sportscast

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You can’t believe everything you read on the internet. There was an internet rumor going around that LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier possibly suffered a serious injury towards the end of yesterday’s practice. It is true Nussmeier did not finish the practice, but a source says it’s only because he tweaked something in his lower leg.

On3 reports Nussmeier was pulled from practice as a precaution. precaution. The Tigers have today off and will return to the practice field tomorrow.

It’s been a strong camp for sophomore cornerback PJ Woodland. Coach Brian Kelly likes Woodland’s versatility…

Cut 16 (16) “…brings that”

 

The Saints are in California, ahead of Sunday’s preseason game against the Chargers. New Orleans will practice today and tomorrow in Irvine. Coach Kellen Moore says this is not a break from training camp…

Cut 20 (17) “….for us”

It’s also NOT a joint practice with Los Angeles, they will wait until Sunday to compete against the Chargers.

The Saints have cut punter Matthew Hayball. Hayball handled the punting duties for the Black and Gold last season and averaged 44 yards a punt, which ranked 30th in the NFL.

He was involved in a three-way competition in camp. Undrafted rookies James Burnip from Alabama and Kai Kroeger from South Carolina are now battling it out to be the Saints punter.

Fourth-string QB Hunter Dekkers replaces Hayball on the roster.