Marques Colston Injury: Updates on Saints Star's Arm and Return

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston was sidelined due to a shoulder injury he picked up in the second half of the team's Week 5 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Evan Woodbery of NOLA.com noted the wideout had his arm in a sling after the game. 

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said Colston could also have structural damage to his shoulder. 

Continue for updates.

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Colston Active for Week 7

Sunday, Oct. 25

The Saints did not list Colston among the team's inactives for their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Latest on Colston's Practice Status For Week 7

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Colston participated in team drills during practice today on a limited basis ahead of the matchup against the Colts. 

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Colston A Valuable Target for Brees After Loss of Weapons

Colston's role in the New Orleans offense has decreased over the past two years, as his 59 catches and 902 yards in 2014 were the lowest he's had in a 16-game season. However, his 15.3 yards per catch tied for his second-best rate in nine NFL seasons.

The Saints are never lacking weapons for quarterback Drew Brees, though they created a void in the offense by trading Jimmy Graham. The team selected Brandin Cooks in the first round of the 2014 draft, and Willie Snead has broken out in a big way this year. 

Colston remains the one constant presence in the Saints offense and serves as a safety net for Brees. He's 32 year old, though, and has a lot of wear on his tires, so he may be reaching a period of decline after being one of the most productive wideouts in the NFL for a long time.