Report: Saints' Lasco out for season due to bulging disc

The New Orleans Saints apparently received an update regarding Daniel Lasco, as the injured running back will reportedly miss the remainder of the season due to a bulging disc, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, citing sources.

On a more positive note, Rapoport added that the injury is not believed to be career-ending.

Related: Saints' Lasco taken off field in ambulance with spine injury

Lasco suffered the injury after striking a Buffalo Bills player with his head during a kickoff in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup. was stretchered into an ambulance and then taken to hospital.

The second-year pro has been used primarily on special teams this season, and has not recorded a carry.