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Neither will Cor’Dale Flott (concussion) — this is good news for Jauan Jennings, who figures to be the only 49ers wideout playable in most fantasy leagues while other targets flow to Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. Disappointment Deonte Banks played all 59 snaps last week and the Giants also heavily employed Korie Black and Andru Phillips.

Defensive backs Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland were also held out of practice. The good news is that Burns, who has nine sacks this season, told reporters he fully expects to play on Sunday. Barring a surprise, the NFL’s sack-leader will be ready to face the Eagles by kickoff.

The team also reworked Jevon Holland’s contract, creating over $4.8 million in cap space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Simple restructures are common practice in the NFL and teams typically have the option to do so whenever they want to. The moves could be intended to clear up space for a trade, but NFL trades are rarer than fans want to admit. It’s more likely that they were done to create some freedom for minor free agent moves as the season progresses.

The former Saints corner heads to New York to be their lead defensive back. Adebo is currently recovering from a broken femur, but the Giants seemingly did their due diligence on the injury and are confident in a full recovery. Adebo totaled 10 pass breakups and three interceptions despite playing in just seven games last year. He will be a key addition for a Giants defense that ranked 21st in points allowed last year.

The soon-to-be free agent cornerback posted a video selfie that showed the 25-year-old dunking a basketball on Sunday, The Saints’ cornerback corps was in dire straits at the end of last season, with Adebo sidelined and former No. 1 cornerback Marshon Lattimore having been traded to the Commanders. Adebo’s recovery may force him to take a “prove it” deal this offseason, but there’s enough talent for him to earn a long-term deal if he can stay healthy.

What was originally deemed a knee injury was actually a broken femur. It should be a season-ender for the 25-year-old, who is undergoing surgery Thursday evening. It’s a brutal blow for a 2021 third-rounder in the final year of his rookie deal. It leaves the Saints short-handed at corner, and clouds Adebo’s looming free agency. Perhaps he could end up back in New Orleans on something of a “prove it” deal.

Adebo went down in ugly second quarter fashion. He was fitted for an air cast before being carted directly to the Saints’ X-ray room. He was immediately ruled out instead of earning a “questionable” tag. He’s another injured starter for a team absolutely beset by injury.

Adebo has been sidelined for the past two games because of the hamstring issue. He did not practice in any capacity last week. A limited session to open this week is a step in the right direction. We will know more about his status on Friday.

Also out for the Saints are cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jordan Howden. Even down multiple starting members of their secondary, the Saints will still be a tough matchup for Baker Mayfield.

The Saints also announced the signings of the rest of their draft class. Turner moved to the outside of the defensive line in his junior season at Houston so it may take him some time to continue adjusting as he hits the pro level. However, he has all of the physical tools necessary to exceed with the Saints and should be an impactful player from Week 1. To create the necessary cap space, New Orleans restructured Marshon Lattimore’s contract. Lattimore was on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal and is currently in extension talks with the team.