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https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2018...-back-somehow/


The New Orleans Saints opened up joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, with a couple of surprises. Rookie first round pick Marcus Davenport was suited up in pads and helmet for his first real day of practice in weeks, but so was last year’s starter, Alex Okafor.

Okafor exited practice last Wednesday – literally just a week ago – with what was initially feared to be a torn ACL. Scans and tests later revealed a much, much more optimistic scenario: a bruised bone in his knee and a sprained ankle. The thought was that Okafor would miss some time, but aim to be ready for the regular season opener.

That idea got turned on its head when Okafor walked up to the Saints-Chargers practice in full pads, ready for action. Either one of his injuries could sideline a player for weeks, so it’s startling to see him return so soon. Remember, this comes after he already spent the last year rehabbing a torn Achilles tendon in his other leg. Hopefully he hasn’t rushed back too soon.

C'mon Man...