Graham/Hawthorne back at practice
 

Jimmy Graham (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

According to coach Joe Vitt, Graham was limited to "land-based" activities, and "ran routes on air." Whatever that means. However, Vitt did add Graham looked "very, very good." Beat writer Mike Triplett believes Graham "still seems questionable," but is "obviously getting closer to a return." It's not a slam dunk that Graham is ready for Sunday's showdown with the Broncos, but there's reason for his owners to be optimistic.

Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter

Saints WLB David Hawthorne (hamstring) has resumed practicing.

Hawthorne has been sidelined since Week 3. If he's ready to return Sunday, he'll likely split snaps with Jonathan Vilma, who made his 2012 debut in Week 7.

Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter

Re: Graham/Hawthorne back at practice
 

Hawthornes been injured for ages, to say he was a huge contributor in seattles D

Re: Graham/Hawthorne back at practice
 

Hawthorne has been a serious disappointment.

Re: Graham/Hawthorne back at practice
 

Maybe Hawthorne is finally getting healthy, I think his knee was still bothering him from last year. (I think it was a knee)