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Saints head to Paris under tight security, NFC South roundup
With Steelers–Saints set for Paris on Sunday, the NFL is boosting security while the NFC South stays busy with injury questions and roster moves.
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There were no games on the NFC South schedule yesterday, but it was still an eventful day off the field, from security plans for the Saints’ trip to Paris to continued uncertainty around Baker Mayfield in Tampa and depth moves across the division.
Saints: heightened security for Paris game
La Presse reports that the NFL will implement increased security measures for Sunday’s game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints (2-4). The league’s decision comes after demonstrations in the French capital last weekend. No additional details were provided, but with the Saints heading overseas, logistics and security are now front and center for both the league and the organization.
Panthers–Buccaneers: Mayfield still in doubt
On the football side, the main NFC South storyline revolves around Sunday’s matchup between the Carolina Panthers (3-2) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5). According to Pro Football Rumors, citing NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, quarterback Baker Mayfield’s Week 7 status remains in question. Mayfield had been trending toward a return from a thumb injury, but with the Bucs preparing for a key divisional game against Carolina, his availability is still unclear.
Pro Football Rumors also notes that the Panthers have waived tackle Albert Reese, a move that affects the offensive line depth for the current division leaders.
Falcons: defensive depth moves up front
The Atlanta Falcons (2-4) focused on their defense. Per Pro Football Rumors, they added linebacker T.J. Quinn to their practice squad, bolstering depth at the second level. The outlet also reports that Atlanta is signing edge rusher Charles Snowden off the Washington Commanders’ practice squad to the Falcons’ active roster. In a corresponding move, the team has released edge defender Bralen Trice.
With no games played yesterday, the standings are unchanged: Panthers at 3-2, Falcons and Saints at 2-4, and Buccaneers at 1-5. Roster decisions and the lingering question at quarterback in Tampa could quickly reshape the balance in a still-wide-open NFC South.