Saints' Breaux won't return this season after injury setback

The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that corner Delvin Breaux will remain on injured reserve, signaling an end to his season.

Breaux opened the year on IR with a fractured fibula and was eligible to return after eight weeks on the shelf, but suffered a setback in his recovery.

The New Orleans native has been a starter since signing with the Saints in 2015, but injuries limited him to just six games in 2016. He was expected to be a leader in the secondary this season, but in his place, rookie Marshon Lattimore and 2016 signee Ken Crawley have thrived for the 6-2, NFC South-leading Saints.