| Good morning, and welcome to the Saints Insider Newsletter for Thursday, Oct. 6. The Saints returned to the practice field on Wednesday as they began preparations for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Caesars Superdome. There was good news and bad news to report, and our coverage team was on top of it, as usual. Here's the rundown of Wednesday's news: Running back Alvin Kamara retuned to practice after missing the Vikings game because of a rib injury and said he is "super eager" to return to action and try to help the Saints get back on track, beat reporter Luke Johnson reports. Receiver Michael Thomas and quarterback Jameis Winston missed practice again, casting doubt as to their availability for the Seahawks game on Sunday, Luke Johnson reports. The defense received good news on Wednesday when veteran defensive tackle Malcolm Roach was activated from the injured reserve list, Luke Johnson reports. The Saints brought back a pair of familiar faces to fill roster spots after the Packers and Broncos raided their practice squads for help. Luke Johnson reports on the latest comings and goings on the roster. Columnist Rod Walker talked to Chris Olave and Pete Werner about their strong starts, calling the former Ohio State teammates the Saints' early-season MVPs. Speaking of Olave, he's emerged as an early favorite for the league's Offensive Rookie of the Year award, according to Spencer Urquhart. That's it for today. There'll be plenty more news in the days ahead as the Saints prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. We appreciate your support, as always. Until, next time, Jeff Duncan | 