Payton says Jeremy Shockey could return after bye

METAIRIE, La. â€?Saints Head Coach Sean Payton said the four players who left Sunday’s 34-3 win over Carolina could return as soon as next week when the team returns from its bye week break.

But the one who could be out longer is tight end Jeremy Shockey, who suffered bruised ribs when he was hit from behind on his touchdown catch in the second quarter.

Shockey, though, could be considered the most questionable of the group.

Payton said the tight end was taken to the hospital where he was checked out to make sure he didn’t have worse internal injuries. Though the tests came back negative, Payton said Shockey will have to rest and stay away from getting hit in the near term.

“Resting that is going to be important,” Payton said. “Padding it and avoiding contact to that area.”

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(wwltv.com)