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Alex Okafor injured during Saints Wednesday practice

Saints defensive end Alex Okafor was injured during today’s practice with an apparent leg injury. Trainers tended to him before he walked off under his own power with a noticeable limp.

Saints DE Alex Okafor suffered an apparent leg injury today. Players were silent as trainers tended to him, but extent unclear for now.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) August 15, 2018

Members of the team were visibly concerned, dropping to a knee and remaining silent as the trainers worked with him. Okafor is coming off an Achilles injury that prematurely ended his 2017 campaign.