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Payton: Nick Fairley to get third opinion on heart issue

The future of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley remains up in the air.

Last week it was revealed that the former first-round pick had been away from organized team activities after medical tests regarding a heart condition put his status in question.

On Thursday, Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters that Fairley's evaluation is "still ongoing." The defensive lineman has gotten two opinions on his condition, one of which said he shouldn't play football anymore, another gave a little different opinion per The Times-Picayune's Larry Holder.