The clock may have started for New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux's potential return.
Breaux was observed Friday on the field participating in the stretching and conditioning portion of practice open to the media.
Coach Sean Payton said the transaction designating Breaux to return hasn't happened yet, but Payton is encouraged with the current timetable.
"I know he's on schedule, and he's moving around and doing well," Payton said Friday. "So, nothing's changed.
"I think -- knock on wood -- we've been fortunate with these guys with significant injuries, whether it's been Max (Unger) or Terron (Armstead).