Charles

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Miller will undergo an MRI to confirm, but Rapoport reports Miller could be looking at a “multi-week injury.” It’s brutal news for an offensive line that has performed like one of the worst in the league through the first four weeks of the season, and obviously affects both Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty as far as fantasy is concerned. Miller could be a candidate for injured reserve if the MRI suggests the injury is severe enough to warrant a four-game absence or longer. Charles Grant, whom the Raiders drafted in the third round of this year’s draft, is listed behind Miller on the depth chart and would be in line to start in Miller’s absence.

He’s a bright spot in the pathetic Saints defense. New Orleans is ranked last in nearly every team category.

He has four on the season and has been the Saints best defender every week.

Grant added seven tackles and a forced fumble. He’s on his way to the Pro Bowl with this kind of start.

What an amazing season. 46 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a number of game changing plays, and probably his first Pro Bowl appearance.

In exchange, Grant pleaded no contest to public fighting (“affray”) and paid a $1,000 fine, in addition to serving one year of probation. He’ll also pay $20,000 to the Early County Sheriff’s Office for investigative costs. Grant has received no interest on the free agent market since being released by New Orleans in March. He is recovering from a torn triceps muscle.

New Orleans’ front four, led by Grant and Darren Howard, dominated all day. Grant finishes with 10.5 sacks on the season.

A fight allegedly broke out at the club, and a pregnant woman was shot and killed. “We are aware of the situation,” Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said Sunday. “We are still gathering information. We understand that Charles was not seriously injured. It is an unfortunate situation and we will have no further comment until we gather more information.”

Grant tested his ankle prior to Sunday’s game before coach Sean Payton decided to make him inactive to prevent further injury. Grant has reportedly been on the verge of returning for two weeks now.