7 takeaways from the Saints' 2nd open training camp practice

The New Orleans Saints opened training camp to the media for the second time this week, and there was a lot to be seen. While this practice session did not feature players wearing shoulderpads and making a ton of contact, it still revealed a lot about how quickly younger players are adjusting and how well some others are recovering from injuries.

It also featured a new face and reinforced some observations from Monday’s practice session. Here’s what we’ve learned from reporters on the ground:

The following players did not participate in Wednesday’s practice session:

LG Andrus Peat (broken thumb, per reports)

TE Josh Hill (managing “a tweak,” per Sean Payton)

CB Tino Ellis

LB Anthony Chickillo

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