Saints assistant Vitt injured during chase

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9 years ago

October 20, 2015

New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt sufferded a torn Achilles tendon and a broken wrist at his New Orleans-area home while attempting to chase a man and a woman trying to steal cars.

Vitt was walking through his kitchen about 4 a.m. Saturday when he noticed a shadow outside. When he went to investigate, he saw a woman attempting to steal a neighbor’s car and a man inside of his.

The 61-year-old gave chase on foot but tripped and was unable to catch the fleeing suspects, who have yet to be identified. Vitt’s injuries necessitated a trip to a local hospital.

But Saints spokesman Greg Bensal said Vitt didn’t miss a day of work despite his injuries.

An NFL assistant for 37 years, Vitt also served as Saints interim head coach during Sean Payton’s bounty suspension in 2012 and was also the St. Louis Rams’ interim head coach in 2005.

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk