The New Orleans Saints have a looming decision on fullback John Kuhn.
The Saints designated Kuhn as returning to practice on Dec. 27, 2017, which opened a three-week window for the Saints to either leave Kuhn on injured reserve or activate him to the 53-man roster.
The earliest the Saints could have brought back Kuhn was the past week, but so far so good on his progress as he remains on injured reserve.
"He is doing well and he is in good shape," coach Sean Payton said Friday, "and is a big part of this team.