Lofton (shoulder) made six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's loss to the Browns. Lofton posted 10 tackles in the Saints' season-opening loss to the Falcons, so Sunday's performance was disappointing, particularly against a run-oriented team, against which Lofton typically thrives. Still, Lofton should continue to be a dependable source of tackles in the middle of the Saints' defense, even if he's unlikely to record many interceptions or sacks.

Lofton (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Week 2 showdown with the Browns, ESPN.com's Mike Triplett reports. Lofton was never really in jeopardy for missing action after practicing in full Thursday and Friday. He should be a favorable IDP option Sunday while matching up against a Browns offense that figures to be a primarily ground-based attack.

Lofton (shoulder) is probable for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Lofton's health isn't an issue heading into Sunday, and he could be a very nice IDP option against Cleveland's run-heavy offense.

Lofton (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, ESPN.com reports. Perhaps Lofton's limited practice Wednesday was a precautionary measure, but the linebacker appears set to man one of the inside linebacker spots Sunday in Cleveland, after a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in Week 1.

Lofton (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice, the Saints' official site reports. Sunday's barn burner against the Saints provided ample opportunity to pick up tackles, and Lofton emerged with a team-high 10 (seven solo) and one quarterback hit. The performance was marred by a shoulder injury at the midpoint, but he gutted it out and will likely do so again in Week 2. In his six years in the league, he has yet to miss a game.

Lofton (neck) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons, ESPN.com reports. Lofton suffered a neck injury during the first half Sunday, but was able to re-join his teammates in advance of the second half kickoff. The veteran has never missed a game in his six-year career and appears to have avoided an injury once again.

Lofton suffered a neck injury during Sunday's game against the Falcons and is considered questionable to return. Lofton posted four tackles (three solo) prior to exiting Sunday's contest. At the moment, it's unclear whether he'll be able to return.

Saints ILB Curtis Lofton led the team in 2013 defensive snaps played, seeing 95.8 percent of the action for DC Rob Ryan. Saints RE Cameron Jordan was next in snaps at 92.1 percent. Lofton calls New Orleans' plays on defense and has audible power over what Ryan sends in. Still only 27 years old -- he turns 28 in June -- Lofton is signed for a reasonable $3.3 million in 2014. He's never missed a game due to injury in his career, and finished 2013 with 125 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble.

Saints ILB Curtis Lofton is learning multiple positions in the team's new 3-4 defense. Lofton will primarily be an inside linebacker in Rob Ryan's 3-4 scheme, but says he's being cross-trained at outside linebacker as well. "you never know where we are going to be at. It gives us a lot of fluid to switch in and out," said Lofton regarding the new defense. Despite his ability to move outside, expect Lofton to spend the majority of his time in the middle where he's best suited to play.

Saints ILB Curtis Lofton agreed to convert a $5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, lowering his 2013 salary cap number. The move cost Lofton no money, but will affect the Saints' future salary cap. It did clear $4 million for 2013. Lofton, who turns 27 in June, finished his first season as a Saint with 123 tackles, two forced fumbles, and seven pass breakups. He'll be a 3-4 inside linebacker in new DC Rob Ryan's scheme.