Saints' Fairley gets 3rd opinion on heart issue

METAIRIE, La. -- Nick Fairley and the New Orleans Saints are awaiting the results of a third opinion on his heart issue, according to Saints coach Sean Payton, as they determine whether the veteran defensive tackle will be medically cleared to keep playing.

"I would say it's still ongoing. And obviously there's concern, but there isn't a final answer," Payton said.

Payton said the first specialist recommended by the Saints advised that Fairley "shouldn't play football again," but that the second opinion "was a little different."

"He's getting a third opinion," Payton continued. "The things we know are this -- it's obviously something significant and serious that we've gotta pay attention to,…