METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have placed Kenny Vaccaro on injured reserve, ending the starting safety’s season.
Vaccaro, whose status appeared on the NFL’s official transactions report on Thursday afternoon, has been in and out of the lineup with groin injuries since a Week 9 victory over Tampa Bay on Nov. 5.
Vaccaro has made or assisted on 60 tackles this season, including a sack-and-a-half and seven tackles for losses. He also has three interceptions to go with seven passes defended and also has recovered a fumble.
Vaccaro has been with New Orleans since they made him a first-round draft choice in 2013.
His departure from the lineup comes as the Saints (10-4) prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons (9-5) on Sunday in a game between rivals vying for NFC South Division crown.
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