Dez Bryant Has Torn Achilles, In Need Of MRI.

An initial diagnosis shows recently signed New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dez Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon in practice Friday, sources told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Networks Tom Pelissero.

The Saints signed Bryant with a view to bolster the spot, which hasnt been productive since Ted Ginn went on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Ginn last played in Week 4, yet his 22 targets on the season still rank second among the wide receivers on the Saints roster behind Thomas 79.

Meredith wasnt targeted once in the past three games before the Saints placed him on injured reserve with a knee injury as the corresponding move to Bryants signing.

Smith has 12 catches for 214 yards and three touchdowns on 20 targets in eight games with four starts, while second-year pro Austin Carr has five catches for 62 yards on six targets.

The Saints currently have four wide receivers on injured reserve: Ginn, Meredith, Tommylee Lewis and Travin Dural.