The Saints got their first true two-minute work of training camp on Day 6, and the sequence offered a little bit of everything: a field-goal chance, a stalled drive, a splash play from a rookie, and a few more clues about where this offense is headed in full pads.
New Orleans practiced at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center and came out in full gear for an active session. The first-team offense moved the ball well enough to set up a 53-yard field-goal attempt before a third-down sack shut the drive down. After that, the second unit answered with a drive that ended in a 37-yard field goal, with rookie receiver Barion Brown once again delivering the kind of play that keeps showing up in camp notes.
Brown has become one of the clearest surprises of Saints camp. He keeps flashing, and Day 6 added another strong showing to the list.
There were also signs of progress up front. Cesar Ruiz was back in the lineup, and the offensive line looked more settled.
That helped the Saints run the ball more effectively, with Devin Neal turning in several notable moments. Alvin Kamara also continued building timing with quarterback Tyler Shough in the passing game.
The injury picture included three updates: Kendre Miller is dealing with a back issue, Christen Miller has a toe issue, and Jeremiah Wright is working through a shoulder issue.
In the kicking period, Tanner Brown went 5-for-6, with the lone miss coming from 39 yards. Jeff Nowak also reported that Brown bounced an extra-point try off the upright.
After practice, head coach Kellen Moore and several Saints players offered their takeaways as New Orleans keeps grinding through camp in full pads.
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