Fleur-de-Links, August 18: Saints guard misses practice and 5 free agents try out for Saints

New Orleans Saints:

Saints officially-licensed face coverings with new design now available - Canal Street Chronicles

New officially-licensed Saints face coverings are now available, with a new, more protective design.

Alvin Kamara’s still a Tier 1 running back, fantasy football or otherwise - Canal Street Chronicles

While some fans are down on Alvin Kamara following a lackluster 2019 plagued with an injury, Kamara’s production should place him as a top tier running back.

Report: Saints guard Andrus Peat misses practice because of hand injury - ESPN

While a specific nature of the injury and timetable for a return are unclear, Andrus Peat missed Monday’s practice due to a hand injury.

Ryan Ramczyk on rookie Cesar Ruiz: “He’s a smart player,” starting center week 1 “realistic” - Canal Street Chronicles

Ryan Ramczyk speaks highly of Saints first round draft pick, center Cesar Ruiz, saying Ruiz “has been doing great,” and is “really getting his stuff down.”

Eagles and Saints Week 14 matchup could have NFC implications - Canal Street Chronicles

A preview of the upcoming Week 14 2020 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Saints report multiple free agent tryouts at training camp - USA Today/Saints Wire

5 free agents tried out at the Saints training camp, with one wide receiver and 4 tight ends, including former Saints tight end A.J. Derby.

Sean Payton likes what he sees early on from Jameis Winston - Canal Street Chronicles

A look at the Saints depth at quarterback and how new quarterback Jameis Winston is performing at training camp.