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If there's one thing a coach doesn't want to see, it's player injuries during practice. Unfortunately for New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, the fourth day of team training camp brought with it several injuries to key members of the team.

Saints linebacker Martez Wilson highlights the list of players who returned to the locker room early on Monday after suffering what Payton described as an elbow injury after practice.

Wilson was seen walking off the field with trainers holding his left arm after failing to make a tackle during team drills.

Payton said they're going to evaluate Wilson, but doesn't think it will be anything significant.

If Wilson were to sustain a serious injury, he would be the second outside linebacker hurt this summer after Victor Butler injured his left knee during OTA practices.

Payton didn't say who would fill Wilson's shoes if the worst were to happen, but said some of the younger linebackers are receiving time rotating through the position.

"(Chase Thomas and Eric Martin) are getting their reps," Payton said. "We're going three groups right now, so a lot of these guys are getting plenty of work. At some point -- 2-3 weeks from now -- we'll reduce those reps."

New Orleans also experienced a flurry of heat-related injuries as the heat index reached 106 degrees at the Metairie practice facility.

Saints wide receiver Saalim Hakim was carted of the field after experiencing what Saints wide receivers coach Henry Ellard described as heat cramps.

"When you've got those massive calf muscles like that sometimes you get a hot day and it tends to happen," Ellard said. "He just has to stay hydrated to make sure he's able to finish out practices."

Hakim is expected to be back at practice tomorrow.

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive lineman Tom Johnson both left the field during 7-on-7 drills as well, but returned to practice shortly after.

Wide receiver Marques Colston, cornerback Patrick Robinson and linebacker Victor Butler all remained on the physically unable to play list during Monday's practice. Wide receiver Jarred Fayson also spent his fourth consecutive day on the sidelines after experiencing dehydration from Thursday's conditioning test.

New Orleans Saints Martez Wilson one of several players to leave practice early Monday | NOLA.com

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Originally Posted by Spot on Dtan (Post 513713) First few days of camp always seem to be the worst with regards to injuries. Once they get the rust off, these reports will get fewer and further inbetween.

Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 513707) Dammit Oak!

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513721) Your right... My suggestion causes things to happen. Any requests?:)

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Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 513724) I'm needin' some winning lottery numbers here.

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513726) 9 - 23- 40 - 53 - 58 and Powerball - 6 I guarantee those are winning numbers. They won just three days ago.

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513762) Saints Training Camp Recap, Day 4: LB Martez Wilson Leaves Practice With Elbow Injury - Canal Street Chronicles Payton said afterwards that he didn't think Wilson's injury is very serious. Who Dats know from experience when he says that it means the player's injury could be anywhere from "not serious at all" to "we just fitted him for a toe tag."

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 513766) I have seen Costons name on here for a while, whats his deal?

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513768) Bob Costons? Attachment 7461

Originally Posted by blackangold (Post 513790) Martez Wilson Out Four Weeks with Bruised Bicep - Canal Street Chronicles Not good... I am worried he'll look rusty to start the season. Question is who do you go with if he is too rusty?

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 513795) Galette was seeing some time with the ones as well as Smith... And besides; there's what 6-7 weeks until week 1? He'll be fine And it gives some of the younger guys a chance to shine; we may have found a gem with Eric Martin. He has impressed

Originally Posted by blackangold (Post 513800) correct me if I am wrong, aren't Smith and JR slotted for the same Jack position?

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian (Post 513802) Martez Wilson ‏@MartezWilson95 Thanks saint fans for the support. With rehab and time I will be back out there soon. #WhoDat

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 513801) Ryan has been playing them together some, and throwing many different formations in the mix

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513821) That statement right there.... I'm hearing how he is throwing many things in, new things every day.... Isn't that along the lines of the lesson he learned to not to at Dallas? Too complex.... Wants that a Spags problem also?

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Not too serious

Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 513828) And how does any fan know if what he is doing is too complex? Only the players and coaches know what is truly going on... Spags problem was he didn't allow the players to make on field adjustments. At least that's what Vilma and Lofton both have alluded to in their pressers. Everything was exact and they had to play it the same every-time, whether it was working or not.

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 513864) All of the comments I was talking about came from players in the last two days.