Depth on both sides of the ball has played a large role in the New Orleans Saints' successful season.
But that area of the roster could be tested ahead of the regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Saints were without wide receiver Michael Thomas, wide receiver Brandon Coleman, left tackle Terron Armstead, defensive end/linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha, defensive tackle John Hughes and rookie defensive end Trey Hendrickson (ankle) during Wednesday's portion of practice open to the media.
While it is unclear why Thomas and Coleman were not at practice, Thomas entered last week's game with a hamstring injury.