James Varney, The Times-Picayune
In what was surely welcomed news for New Orleans Saints fans, quarterback Drew Brees was not listed in the team’s injury report Wednesday, although he practiced with a brace on his sore left knee and expects to play with it.
Brees took a shot on the knee from Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham – a tackle Brees said was not late or dirty – late in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 27-24 loss Sunday at the Superdome. But the swelling and pain have subsided since Monday, Brees said.