Team news: New Orleans Saints

#Saints RB Latavius Murray, who missed practice with a quad injury, is considered day-to-day, source said. He’s working to be available this weekend, but his status is best described as up in the air.

Keep an eye on Latavius Murray's status before setting any DFS lineups for this weekend.

#Saints WR Michael Thomas is expected to practice today on a limited basis and will ramp up during the week, source said. Thomas went on IR to allow his high-ankle injury to heal, and the progress has been good. Looking solid vs. #Bears.

It's looking good for Michael Thomas to return for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, after dealing with an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for the final three weeks of the regular season.

Sean Payton said his understanding is that Alvin Kamara would be eligible to return Sunday, but said "we'll see" on whether he will play. Said it would come down to the team's plan, etc.

On the reserve/COVID-19 list, Alvin Kamara must remain quarantined through Saturday, but lucky for him and the Saints, their game is scheduled for Sunday. If he goes, Kamara will be among the top options at RB for any fantasy playoff action.

The entire Saints RB room won’t be available tomorrow bc of close contact to Alvin Kamara. Latavius Murry, Burton, Washington, RB coach all out tomorrow. They are moving Ty Montgomery to RB and calling up practice squad RB

It looks like Ty Montgomery will get the start at RB for New Orleans in Week 17. Taysom Hill should also have a meatier role in the run game this week, as well.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara has been placed on the reserve/COVID list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is out Sunday and questionable to play if the Saints have a game Wild Card weekend.

Wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (ankle), guard Andrus Peat (ankle), guard Nick Eason (concussion), and safety Marcus Williams (ankle) were all non-participants.

Related players: Drew Brees

The Saints have a quick turnaround with a game against the Vikings on Christmas Day, Friday. The team didn't actually practice today but listed Smith as not being able to had they held a practice. The story also said Brees wasn't listed on the injury report. He returned last week after missing four games with a rib injury.