There have been a number of surprise appearances at New Orleans Saints training camp this year, with big-time player agent Drew Rosenhaus roaming the sidelines on Wednesday and legendary former Saints quarterback Drew Brees expected to visit practice on Friday. But on Wednesday, one local star athlete made an unexpected cameo during the early-morning heat: Zion Williamson.
The Associated Press’s Brett Martel reports that the New Orleans Pelicans superstar was spotted sprinting outdoors under supervision of trainers, using a practice field unoccupied by the Saints at the time. That doesn’t sound like much on its own, but it’s big news for Williamson and the Pelicans. The 23-year-old has missed a lot of time with injuries in his pro career and often been criticized by fans and outside observers for poor conditioning.
