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By Josh Katzensteinjkatzenstein@nola.com
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints had two long practices in the grueling heat Tuesday and Wednesday, but the players won't have to work out in the sun Thursday.

The Saints announced they have canceled their final minicamp practice, which was scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at team headquarters in Metairie.

Players still have to partake in meetings on Thursday, so it's not quite an early break. It's effectively a half day, a reward of sorts after the past month of practice with organized team activities and minicamp.

The Saints also canceled one of their 10 OTAs, skipping practice last Tuesday after taking a team-bonding bowfishing trip.

After parting ways Thursday, Saints players will be off until training camp begins in late July.

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