Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

The team plans to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. The transaction would make him potentially available to contribute in the playoffs.

By activating Kuhn, the Saints open a three-week practice window before they would have to add him to the active roster. He could play after two weeks of practice, so the soonest he could play is in the divisional round of the postseason.

But, even with the move Wednesday, there's no guarantee Kuhn will play again this season. Fullback Zach Line has handled the role well for the Saints, and it's unclear if the offense would have use for a second fullback.

The best explanation for the move is that Kuhn was the best option for the Saints' second return-from-injured-reserve designation, so the team decided to activate him to see if could contribute.

Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve: source | NOLA.com

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Interesting. I wonder if he or Line will be re-signed in the off season.

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Smart move. It gives the team more options.

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Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

A true professional. Hope we can keep him around until he retires (and maybe after).

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

A future in coaching it appears, maybe even with the Saints.:bng:

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Surprised we didn't do this earlier, when Fleener went down.

good move tho

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

This guy can catch when he has to. Another endzone target?

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

He can block and catch. Especially if they believe he's a better blocker than Line, he'll get snaps.

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Take a couple plays our TEs normally would if they were any good as receivers

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Zach Line did a surprisingly good job.....but I love how John Kuhn plays ball. Also, he is the nicest guy to talk to.

Re: Saints to activate fullback John Kuhn from injured reserve
 

Now see that is a smart man right there.