New Orleans Saints

David Long Jr. CB IR

Injured Reserve

Long was previously on the Giants' IR but reached an injury settlement in mid-August and subsequently signed with New Orleans. He logged four tackles in his lone preseason appearance but is now sidelined with an undisclosed issue. Long will need to miss the entire campaign while on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints.

Reported: Aug 31

Rejzohn Wright CB IR

Injured Reserve

The cornerback suffered a hip injury earlier in training camp that will now require season-ending surgery. White logged 35 special-teams snaps for New Orleans in 2025, but he did not record a tackle.

Reported: Aug 24

Dillon Radunz G IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Sep 08

Audric Estime RB IR

Injured Reserve

Estime was ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit with a thigh injury. The running back's injury came out of nowhere but movement to IR likely means it is a significant issue. Estime will need to miss the first four games of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the field.

Reported: Sep 12

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Considering Etienne went down as a limited practice participant Wednesday, the Saints have officially designated him for return from injured reserve, where he's resided since his last appearance in Week 3 when he suffered a left hamstring strain. He's missed the last five games as a result, but for him to have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers, the team will need to activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon.

Reported: Nov 11

Ty Chandler RB IR

Injured Reserve

Chandler suffered a season-ending knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Rams. The running back has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the entirety of the 2026 season. The Saints added Zamir White in a trade with the 49ers to make up for the loss of Chandler.

Reported: Aug 25

Moliki Matavao TE IR

Injured Reserve

Matavao sustained a knee injury during Saturday's 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams. The tight end's placement on IR means he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Matavao logged three catches for 34 yards in Saturday's game and seemed to have a good chance to make the 53-man roster.

Reported: Aug 25

Mike Reid CB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Tyree Wilson DE O

Out

inactive

Reported: Oct 25

Bryan Bresee DT O

Out

Bresee tore his ACL in an early training-camp practice and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. He'll turn his attention toward rehab and recovery and aim to be fully healthy for the 2027 season, which will be his last under his rookie contract with the Saints. John Ridgeway figures to start opposite Cameron Jordan at defensive end in Bresee's absence.

Reported: Aug 07

John Ridgeway III DT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Keeshawn Silver DT O

Out

Silver opened training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed issue. He was activated Wednesday but was waived/injured just two days later, though it's unclear if he's dealing with a new injury or an aggravation of the previous one. Regardless, since he went unclaimed off waivers he's landed on IR, which means Silver will need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with New Orleans.

Reported: Aug 08

Jaylan Ford LB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Mason Murphy OT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

The former Jet remains the odd-quarterback out for the Saints. Wilson will not be allowed to play in Sunday's contest unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Reported: Nov 08

CJ Donaldson RB O

Out

Donaldson missed last Sunday's overtime win against the Browns. With Audric Estime added to the roster last week and Travis Etienne (hamstring) having his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Donaldson could have his offensive role disappear once he's healthy. The undrafted rookie running back has rushed 17 times for 81 yards (4.8 YPC) across seven appearances this season. He's also added six tackles (one solo) on special teams.

Reported: Nov 11

Stone Smartt TE O

Out

out

Reported: Nov 10

Treyton Welch TE O

Out

Welch had appeared in five of the Saints' first six games but will be in street clothes for the contest in France while New Orleans keeps just three tight ends active (Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant and Oscar Delp). In his prior five outings, Welch had drawn just one target while seeing the bulk of his snaps on special teams.

Reported: Oct 25

Mason Tipton WR O

Out

Tipton underwent tibia surgery in the offseason, and as a result, he opened training camp on the active/PUP list, ultimately failing to play during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the regular season, and the earliest he'd be able to return to action is Week 5 versus the Vikings on Oct. 11.

Reported: Aug 31

Erik McCoy C D

Doubtful

doubtful

Reported: Nov 10

Isaiah Stalbird LB D

Doubtful

doubtful

Reported: Sep 18

Kool-Aid McKinstry CB Q

Questionable

McKinstry exited Sunday's contest after experiencing a sudden onset of a migraine. Until there is a more definitive update, he should at least be considered questionable for the Week 7 meeting with the Steelers in Paris. If McKinstry can't suit up for that one, Quincy Riley is a candidate for more snaps.

Reported: Oct 18

Martin Emerson Jr. CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Quincy Riley CB Q

Questionable

Riley suffered a neck injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. Coach Kellen Moore seemed confident the cornerback is okay, but Week 7 preparation should offer more insight on the injury.

Reported: Oct 18

Cameron Jordan DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Sep 15

Carl Granderson DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 06

Chase Young DE Q

Questionable

Young took a designation into the weekend after the calf injury limited his activity in practices Thursday and Friday. While he looks to be trending toward playing through the injury in Week 2, his availability won't be officially confirmed until the Saints release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Despite playing 77 percent of the defensive snaps in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1, Young was held quiet on the stat sheet, as he finished with one pass defensed and no tackles.

Reported: Sep 20

Michael Heldman DE Q

Questionable

Heldman went to the injury tent before retreating to the Saints' locker room with an unknown injury. The undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan has been fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Reported: Aug 28

Brien Taylor DT Q

Questionable

Taylor sustained the injury while tackling Rams running back Jarquez Hunter midway through the fourth quarter. Taylor will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but his status is in doubt for Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. He has logged two tackles across two preseason games and is battling for a rotational role on the Saints' defensive line.

Reported: Aug 22

Christen Miller DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Colby Wooden DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 14

Davon Godchaux DT Q

Questionable

He's officially questionable to return, but the game is already well out of reach for New Orleans. Prior to his injury, Godchaux logged one tackle (zero solo). Colby Wooden and Khristian Boyd are next in line for snaps at defensive tackle.

Reported: Oct 05

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 27

Vernon Broughton DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 13

Cesar Ruiz G Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 27

David Edwards G Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Jeremiah Wright G Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 13

Torricelli Simpkins III G Q

Questionable

Simpkins will have to make his way through the league's five-step protocol -- with the last step being an evaluation and clearance by an independent neurologist -- in order to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. Simpkins appeared in 15 regular-season games (two starts) for the Saints as an undrafted rookie last year.

Reported: Aug 22

Anfernee Jennings LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 20

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

Elliss has been sidelined for the Saints' past three games due to a calf injury, but it now seems there's been some progress in his recovery, and he might have a chance to return to game action in Week 7. He'll still probably have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.

Reported: Oct 21

Pete Werner LB Q

Questionable

Werner suffered a stinger in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman are two candidates to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker.

Reported: Sep 27

Zach Wood LS Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 17

Asim Richards OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 04

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Tyler Shough QB Q

Questionable

Shough had his left hand wrapped during Wednesday's walkthrough, but the team is not overly concerned, according to Triplett. It was a physical game Monday night as the Falcons registered 12 quarterback hits on Shough. As it stands, Shough's status is not in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Reported: Oct 07

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The Saints backfield is in a bit of flux at the moment, with Kamara and CJ Donaldson (shoulder) logging DNPs on Wednesday and Travis Etienne (hamstring) closing on a return from injured reserve. At the moment, Audric Estime is the healthiest option at the position, and he and Kamara Split the RB reps during this past Sunday's win against the Browns, with Kamara earning a 49 percent share share and turning nine touches into 49 yards from scrimmage, while the former logged 47 percent of the snaps and had 16 touches for 77 total yards and one rushing TD. Kamara was listed with rest and back last Wednesday, so his DNP to start the week likely is more of a veteran rest day than anything.

Reported: Nov 11

Devin Neal RB Q

Questionable

Neal appeared to pick up the injury following a four-yard carry during the first quarter of Saturday's contest. The 2025 sixth-rounder will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing the Saints' preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday. With Alvin Kamara (knee) and Audric Estime (ankle) also dealing with injuries, Kendre Miller figures to pick up the bulk of rotational backfield snaps behind Travis Etienne, with Ty Chandler and CJ Donaldson in the mix for reps.

Reported: Aug 22

Kendre Miller RB Q

Questionable

It's still not clear what type of injury Miller is dealing with, but it appears he avoided any sort of serious setback. It remains to be seen exactly how the Saints backfield behind starter Travis Etienne will look in Week 1, but Miller has a chance to factor into the mix if he's healthy.

Reported: Sep 01

Julian Blackmon S Q

Questionable

Blackmon was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder injury, which he likely picked up during the Saints' loss to the Falcons this past Monday. His status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Saints announce their list of inactive players about 90 minutes before the 1:00pm ET kickoff. Jonas Sanker would be the top candidate to start alongside Justin Reid at safety if Blackmon is not cleared to play.

Reported: Oct 09

Justin Reid S Q

Questionable

Reid is closer to making his return after sustaining a concussion during the Week 7 loss to the Steelers. The 2018 third-round pick will still have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be eligible to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Browns. If he ends up being unable to play, Lorenzo Styles will likely start at safety in his place.

Reported: Nov 04

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 15

Juwan Johnson TE Q

Questionable

Johnson's absence from Wednesday's practice was likely a precautionary measure, and the veteran tight end will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the Saints' Week 2 road tilt against the Ravens on Sunday. Johnson had a career year in 2025 and produced a 3-54-1 receiving line (on seven targets) during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. With rookie first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, Johnson, Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele are likely going to be the go-to targets in the passing game for quarterback Tyler Shough.

Reported: Sep 16

Noah Fant TE Q

Questionable

Fant may have tweaked his back during the Saints' 23-22 overtime win over the Browns in Week 9, when he finished with one catch on two targets for 12 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Panthers. Fant has accumulated 12 catches on 18 targets for 96 yards and three touchdowns through seven regular-season games.

Reported: Nov 11

Oscar Delp TE Q

Questionable

Delp has been working through a hamstring injury since late August, which prevented him from playing in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. His return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, is a good sign, and the rookie third-rounder will have two more chances to log a full session and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Ravens.

Reported: Sep 16

Barion Brown WR Q

Questionable

Brown was limited by a thigh injury in each of the first two practices of Week 5 prep. Although he's tagged as questionable, his ability to practice in full Friday gives Brown a solid chance at being cleared to play against Minnesota. If the rookie sixth-rounder is ruled out, then Kendre Miller and Jayden Price would likely operate as the Saints' top return options on kickoffs and punts.

Reported: Oct 09

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

An illness cost Olave the first two practices of the week, but he was able to take the field Friday and get some work in. He isn't in the clear for Sunday's matchup with the Giants just yet, but his participation alone Friday suggests it's more likely than not that he'll be available.

Reported: Oct 16

Jordyn Tyson WR Q

Questionable

Tyson thus is one step closer to making his NFL debut after missing the first eight weeks of the campaign due to hamstring issues that have bothered him since the start of training camp. With a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on tap Sunday, his status will be clarified, one way or another, about 90 minutes before that point.

Reported: Nov 07

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The Saints backfield is in a bit of flux at the moment, with Kamara and CJ Donaldson (shoulder) logging DNPs on Wednesday and Travis Etienne (hamstring) closing on a return from injured reserve. At the moment, Audric Estime is the healthiest option at the position, and he and Kamara Split the RB reps during this past Sunday's win against the Browns, with Kamara earning a 49 percent share share and turning nine touches into 49 yards from scrimmage, while the former logged 47 percent of the snaps and had 16 touches for 77 total yards and one rushing TD. Kamara was listed with rest and back last Wednesday, so his DNP to start the week likely is more of a veteran rest day than anything.

Christen Miller DT Q

Questionable

questionable

CJ Donaldson RB O

Out

Donaldson missed last Sunday's overtime win against the Browns. With Audric Estime added to the roster last week and Travis Etienne (hamstring) having his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Donaldson could have his offensive role disappear once he's healthy. The undrafted rookie running back has rushed 17 times for 81 yards (4.8 YPC) across seven appearances this season. He's also added six tackles (one solo) on special teams.

David Edwards G Q

Questionable

questionable

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Martin Emerson Jr. CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Noah Fant TE Q

Questionable

Fant may have tweaked his back during the Saints' 23-22 overtime win over the Browns in Week 9, when he finished with one catch on two targets for 12 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Panthers. Fant has accumulated 12 catches on 18 targets for 96 yards and three touchdowns through seven regular-season games.

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Considering Etienne went down as a limited practice participant Wednesday, the Saints have officially designated him for return from injured reserve, where he's resided since his last appearance in Week 3 when he suffered a left hamstring strain. He's missed the last five games as a result, but for him to have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers, the team will need to activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon.

CJ Donaldson RB Q

Questionable

questionable

Erik McCoy C D

Doubtful

doubtful

Stone Smartt TE O

Out

out

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Moore noted that the Saints are still in the process of "using the time allotted" to let Etienne workout with the training staff before designating him for return from injured reserve and opening his 21-day practice window. Though the 27-year-old back hasn't played since the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders, he's still just 34 yards behind quarterback Tyler Shough for the team lead in rushing yardage (162). Whether he's activated for Week 10 or at some point thereafter, Etienne's eventual return will provide a boost to a New Orleans running game that has struggled mightily through the midway point of the season.

CJ Donaldson RB O

Out

out

Erik McCoy C D

Doubtful

doubtful

Christen Miller DT O

Out

inactive

CJ Donaldson RB O

Out

inactive

Erik McCoy C Q

Questionable

McCoy exited the fourth quarter of Sunday's game with a biceps injury. The 16-16 bout has enterted overtime, and it is unclear if the center will return to the contest before it ends. Asim Richards, Jeremiah Wright or William Sherman would be next in line at center.

Jaylan Ford LB O

Out

inactive

John Ridgeway III DT O

Out

inactive

Mason Murphy OT O

Out

inactive

Mike Reid CB O

Out

inactive

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

The former Jet remains the odd-quarterback out for the Saints. Wilson will not be allowed to play in Sunday's contest unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jordyn Tyson WR Q

Questionable

Tyson thus is one step closer to making his NFL debut after missing the first eight weeks of the campaign due to hamstring issues that have bothered him since the start of training camp. With a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on tap Sunday, his status will be clarified, one way or another, about 90 minutes before that point.

CJ Donaldson RB O

Out

With Donaldson out and Travis Etienne (hamstring) still on injured reserve, the Saints will roll with a three-man backfield of Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Audric Estime. One of the league's least productive backfields doesn't evoke much fantasy excitement.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

With Tyson having logged limited practices after the Saints opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Friday's designation gives the rookie a chance to make his long-awaited regular-season NFL debut. There's been no indication one way or the other on what the Saints' plans are for Tyson this week. Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance would be the biggest losers in terms of playing time and targets once Tyson does debut.

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Q

Questionable

Banks logged three consecutive limited sessions during Week 9 prep. The Saints could choose to activate the left tackle ahead of Sunday's game but will need to free up a 53-man roster spot to do so.

Martin Emerson Jr. CB Q

Questionable

Emerson was a limited participant in each of New Orleans' first two practices this week due to a shin injury. However, he downgraded to non-participation Friday and was given a tag of questionable for Sunday. Should Emerson not be able to play against Cleveland, Quincy Riley would likely return to a starting role.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The veteran RB was back on the field Thursday after getting a rest day to open the practice week. Kamara has also dealt with a back issue that limited his practice participation in recent weeks. The Saints are coming off a bye, so the added time off likely bodes well for Kamara being closer to full strength heading into Week 9 against the Browns. New Orleans' practice report will provide insight on Kamara's participation level, but he seems to be trending in the right direction regardless.

CJ Donaldson RB Q

Questionable

After being limited Wednesday, Donaldson's downgrade to DNP puts him in jeopardy of missing Week 9 against the Browns. With Travis Etienne (hamstring) also looking unlikely to play, the Saints could be rolling with Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Audric Estime out of the backfield.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Tyson has logged consecutive limited practices since having his 21-day window to return from IR opened Wednesday. The rookie first-round pick could make his NFL regular-season debut as soon as Sunday against the Browns, though the Saints may want him to log at least one full practice before seeing game action. For his part, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football suggested that from his point of view Tyson didn't look limited Thursday. In any case, the wideout's return to action, be it this week or next, would be proceeded by an official move adding him to the 53-man roster.

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT IR

Injured Reserve

Banks was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He's been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 but appears to be closing in on a return to the lineup.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The Saints cited rest and back as the reasons for Kamara's absence to begin Week 9 prep, the latter of which impacted his practice reps in each of the three games before the team's Week 8 bye. During that stretch, he tallied 27 touches for 137 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD. Kamara will have two more opportunities to practice this week and put himself in a position to avoid a designation for Sunday's contest against the Browns.

Asim Richards OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

This is a big step in the right direction for Tyson, whose 21-day practice window is now open. The rookie has been sidelined since late in camp with a significant hamstring injury. A limited practice after a long time away from the field does not guarantee he'll be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Browns. However, Tyson's debut is on the horizon, even if it is not this week.

Justin Reid S Q

Questionable

Reid is closer to making his return after sustaining a concussion during the Week 7 loss to the Steelers. The 2018 third-round pick will still have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be eligible to play in Sunday's matchup versus the Browns. If he ends up being unable to play, Lorenzo Styles will likely start at safety in his place.

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT IR

Injured Reserve

Banks was limited in Wednesday's session, his first of the 21-day practice window. The Saints' left tackle was injured in Week 2 against the Ravens and underwent surgery for his high ankle sprain.

Martin Emerson Jr. CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Etienne has missed the required four games on IR due to a strained left hamstring, but even with the benefit of a Week 8 bye, he hasn't gained clearance to mix into drills. Moore told Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana on Monday that Etienne has a chance to return to practice this week, but with no on-field work to begin Week 9 prep, he seems to be on the outside looking in to have enough time to be activated for Sunday's contest against the Browns.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported over the weekend that Tyson could have a chance at making his NFL debut as soon as this coming Sunday against the Browns, but until the Saints formally clear the wideout to practice, a target date for him to play will remain somewhat muddled. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Tyson had a checkered medical history during his collegiate career, and the right hamstring strain he sustained in mid-August has only added to the long-term concerns about his durability. However, the 6-foot-2, 203-pound Tyson is undoubtedly talented, and he'll have a fairly clear path to the No. 2 receiver gig if he can get healthy.

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Sidelined since he sustained a left hamstring strain in a Sept. 27 loss to the Raiders, Etienne will be eligible to play coming out of the Saints' Week 8 bye now that he's missed the required four games while on injured reserve. If Etienne looks good during his upcoming evaluation, he could have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, when the Saints will begin prepping for Sunday's game against the Browns. Given the time that he's missed, Etienne might need to practice fully at some point this week for the Saints to feel comfortable activating him after a minimum-length stint on IR.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

The Saints haven't cleared Tyson to practice since he strained his right hamstring during an Aug. 13 training camp workout, but the rookie first-round pick sounds like he could have his 21-day evaluation window opened in Week 9. Due to the length of his absence, Tyson may not be ready to play against Cleveland even if he checks out well in practice during the upcoming week, but in any case, he doesn't appear far away from making his NFL debut. Whenever he's activated, Tyson could push Devaughn Vele for the No. 2 receiver role behind top target Chris Olave.

Cesar Ruiz G Q

Questionable

questionable

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Cesar Ruiz G O

Out

out

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

out

Cesar Ruiz G O

Out

Ruiz will be forced to miss his first game of the season while he gets more time to recover from the knee injury that kept him out for the entire second half of the Saints' Week 6 win over the Giants. After opening the week as a non-participant in the Saints' first two practices, Ruiz practiced in a limited fashion Friday before taking a questionable tag into Sunday. With a bye on tap Week 8, Ruiz stands a good chance at returning to the lineup for the Saints' Week 9 matchup with the Browns on Nov. 8.

CJ Donaldson RB Q

Questionable

Donaldson picked up the injury during the first quarter and has been taken to the locker room to undergo more tests on his shoulder injury. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller would be the remaining healthy running backs on the Saints active roster for the rest of Sunday's game if Donaldson is not cleared to return.

John Ridgeway III DT O

Out

inactive

Justin Reid S Q

Questionable

Reid sustained a concussion in Sunday's international game and will not return to the contest. The safety has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist for every step of his return journey.

Mike Reid CB O

Out

inactive

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

Shepherd had missed the Saints' previous two games while recovering from an illness, but he appeared to have moved past the ailment after he was a full participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately for Shepherd, he appears to have experienced a setback in his recovery, as he was unable to practice in any capacity Friday and then took a questionable tag into Sunday. The Saints will hold him out for one more game, but with a bye on tap in Week 8, Shepherd could be ready to resume playing in the team's following game Nov. 8 versus the Browns.

Treyton Welch TE O

Out

Welch had appeared in five of the Saints' first six games but will be in street clothes for the contest in France while New Orleans keeps just three tight ends active (Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant and Oscar Delp). In his prior five outings, Welch had drawn just one target while seeing the bulk of his snaps on special teams.

Tyree Wilson DE O

Out

inactive

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

inactive

Cesar Ruiz G Q

Questionable

Ruiz upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after logging consecutive DNPs to start Week 7 prep. If the right guard cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Jeremiah Wright will likely start in his place.

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

Shepherd was a full participant in each of the first two practices of Week 7 prep before sitting out of Friday's session, which may have been a planned rest day for the veteran defensive tackle. He's missed the Saints' last two games due to an illness, and if he cannot play Sunday, then Khristian Boyd and Christen Miller would be the top rotational options on the interior defensive line.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

Kamara now has logged back-to-back capped practices to begin Week 7 prep as he deals with a back concern for a third consecutive week. He's been able to play through it, but his snap shares in Week 5 (27 percent) and Week 6 (26 percent) didn't equate to much work (14 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD). Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not Kamara enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Steelers in Paris.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

This now marks three weeks in a row in which Kamara has had practice restrictions due to a back issue, but he's been able to play through it the last two games, accounting for 75 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD on 14 touches during that stretch. The Saints may limit his on-field work Thursday and/or Friday, but there's been no indication he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Steelers in Paris.

CJ Donaldson RB Q

Questionable

Fellow RB Alvin Kamara (back) also logged a limited session Wednesday, with added context regarding the duo's Week 7 status slated to arrive via Thursday's practice report. In the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants in Week 6, Donaldson recorded six carries for 39 yards and lost a fumble while working alongside Kamara (seven carries for 34 yards and two catches for 35 yards with a TD) as well as Kendre Miller (20 carries for 70 yards).

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Tyson made the trip to Paris ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, but he's not ready to have his 21-day practice window opened just yet. While the Saints haven't provided many specifics regarding where Tyson stands in his recovery from a right hamstring strain beyond noting that he's "improving," the team has a bye coming Week 8, so rookie wideout will be afforded more time to get closer to 100 percent before potentially getting back on the field. If Tyson is able to resume practicing coming out of the bye week, he could be a candidate to make his NFL debut as soon as Nov. 8, when the Saints host the Browns.

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

Elliss has been sidelined for the Saints' past three games due to a calf injury, but it now seems there's been some progress in his recovery, and he might have a chance to return to game action in Week 7. He'll still probably have to log a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.

Anfernee Jennings LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

out

Cesar Ruiz G Q

Questionable

Ruiz was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Giants early after suffering a knee injury, but it looks like there's still a chance he could be available in Week 7. His activity at practice will be worth keeping an eye on when New Orleans begins preparing for the Paris matchup later in the week.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Tyson has been sidelined since mid-August due to a right hamstring strain, but the Saints' decision to include him in their travel party to France could be a sign that his 21-day practice window will be opened this week. While Tyson would have a chance at making his NFL debut against the Steelers if he practices this week, the Saints may prefer to hold him out through their Week 8 bye to give him additional time to heal. Whenever he makes his way back from injured reserve, the No. 8 overall pick in the draft could immediately push Devaughn Vele for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart at receiver behind Chris Olave.

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

out

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

out

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

inactive

Cesar Ruiz G Q

Questionable

After suffering a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's meeting with New York, Ruiz was listed as questionable to return. However, Ruiz has since been ruled out, meaning Jeremiah Wright will continue to see more snaps the rest of the way.

John Ridgeway III DT O

Out

inactive

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

inactive

Kool-Aid McKinstry CB Q

Questionable

McKinstry exited Sunday's contest after experiencing a sudden onset of a migraine. Until there is a more definitive update, he should at least be considered questionable for the Week 7 meeting with the Steelers in Paris. If McKinstry can't suit up for that one, Quincy Riley is a candidate for more snaps.

Mike Reid CB O

Out

inactive

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

Shepherd will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an illness, which prevented him from participating in any practice during Week 6 prep. Rookie second-rounder Christen Miller should see a bump in defensive snaps due to the absence of Shepherd, whose next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Quincy Riley CB Q

Questionable

Riley suffered a neck injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. Coach Kellen Moore seemed confident the cornerback is okay, but Week 7 preparation should offer more insight on the injury.

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

As the emergency third quarterback, Wilson is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Zach Wood LS Q

Questionable

questionable

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

Kamara was limited at practice all week, but he did get some work in each day from Wednesday through Friday and will have a chance to suit up for Week 6. If Kamara does suit up Sunday he figures to split the backfield work in some fashion with Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson.

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

Jennings has not been cleared to practice since sustaining a knee injury in Week 3 against the Raiders. He'll be sidelined for a third consecutive game, and his next chance to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25. Myles Cole and Chris Rumph will operate as the Saints' rotational edge rushers behind starters Chase Young and Carl Granderson.

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

An illness cost Olave the first two practices of the week, but he was able to take the field Friday and get some work in. He isn't in the clear for Sunday's matchup with the Giants just yet, but his participation alone Friday suggests it's more likely than not that he'll be available.

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

Elliss will miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury. His next chance to play is Week 7 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 25, though Elliss has yet to be cleared to practice. Danny Stutsman will once again start alongside Pete Werner at inside linebacker in Elliss's absence.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week due to a lingering back injury, Kamara has one more chance to get back to full Friday, at which point the Saints may tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants. Even if he's able to suit up this weekend, though, he's been in a tight timeshare with Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson the last two games, turning his 17 touches into 64 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs.

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

With no practice so far this week for Olave due to an illness, he has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday, or else he'll be at risk of heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at the Giants. Through five contests this season, he has three 100-yard efforts to his name en route to cumulative 39-537-1 line on 54 targets.

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S Q

Questionable

questionable

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

For a second straight week, Kamara is dealing with a back injury, but he was able to play through it this past Sunday against the Vikings, earning a 27 percent snap share and turning five touches into six yards from scrimmage. As for the rest of the backfield, Kendre Miller had 31 percent and 10 touches, while CJ Donaldson paced the group with 42 percent and logged five touches. None of the trio has stood out since Travis Etienne (hamstring) was placed on IR after Week 3, and Kamara's continued health concerns make him even less reliable for fantasy purposes on top of the current timeshare at the position.

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

Olave is coming off a season-worst 4-46-0 line on six targets in this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings, but a stout defense and not a health concern was to blame. As Week 6 prep kicks off, his absence on a Wednesday with an illness isn't as worrisome as it could be not long before game day, and he at least has two more chances to practice Thursday and Friday to prove his health ahead of Sunday's contest at the Giants.

Colby Wooden DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

Elliss has sat out the Saints' last two games due to a lingering calf injury, and his status for Week 6 now appears to be up in the air, too. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants.

Tyree Wilson DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Zach Wood LS IR

Injured Reserve

Wood was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. The Saints now have until Nov. 4 to return the long snapper to the active roster, or he must spend the remainder of the 2026 season on IR.

Anfernee Jennings LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Jeremiah Wright G Q

Questionable

questionable

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Vernon Broughton DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

out

Jeremiah Wright G O

Out

out

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Tyson has resided on injured reserve all season after sustaining a right hamstring strain during an Aug. 13 training camp practice. Though the rookie first-round pick hasn't hit any reported snags in his recovery, the Saints aren't yet ready to open his 21-day practice window. Adam Schefter of ESPN previously reported that Tyson wouldn't make his NFL debut until Week 7, but because the young wideout hasn't resumed practicing yet, a return to game action following the Saints' Week 8 bye is probably more realistic at this point.

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

out

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

out

Vernon Broughton DT O

Out

out

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

inactive

Jeremiah Wright G O

Out

inactive

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

inactive

Mike Reid CB O

Out

inactive

Nathan Shepherd DT O

Out

Shepherd will not suit up for Sunday's game due to an illness he contracted earlier in the week. The starting nose tackle for Sunday's contest will likely be Davon Godchaux.

Vernon Broughton DT O

Out

Broughton remains ill and will not be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. Tyree Wilson is set to be the starting defensive end next to Davon Godchaux and Cameron Jordan.

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

Wilson remains the No. 3 QB behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. Wilson can be called upon to enter the contest only if both active quarterbacks are forced out of the game.

Christen Miller DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Jaylan Ford LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S Q

Questionable

questionable

Nathan Shepherd DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Vernon Broughton DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

Kamara exited last Monday night's game briefly with a knee injury, and he then popped up on this week's injury report with a back issue, getting in limited practices Thursday and Friday. The veteran doesn't need to practice much in order to play, but if Kamara isn't cleared for Sunday, Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson would be next in line for backfield snaps for New Orleans, as Travis Etienne (hamstring) remains on injured reserve for at least three more weeks.

Anfernee Jennings LB O

Out

Jennings has been unable to practice since sustaining a knee injury in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. The linebacker will now miss consecutive games due to the injury, leaving Myles Cole as the primary rotational pass rusher behind starters Chase Young and Carl Granderson.

Barion Brown WR Q

Questionable

Brown was limited by a thigh injury in each of the first two practices of Week 5 prep. Although he's tagged as questionable, his ability to practice in full Friday gives Brown a solid chance at being cleared to play against Minnesota. If the rookie sixth-rounder is ruled out, then Kendre Miller and Jayden Price would likely operate as the Saints' top return options on kickoffs and punts.

Jeremiah Wright G O

Out

Wright was limited in Thursday's practice after being placed in the league's concussion protocol. The offensive lineman was downgraded to a DNP on Friday and has been ruled out of Sunday's contest as he recovers from the head injury.

Julian Blackmon S Q

Questionable

Blackmon was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder injury, which he likely picked up during the Saints' loss to the Falcons this past Monday. His status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Saints announce their list of inactive players about 90 minutes before the 1:00pm ET kickoff. Jonas Sanker would be the top candidate to start alongside Justin Reid at safety if Blackmon is not cleared to play.

Kaden Elliss LB O

Out

Elliss was unable to practice all week, and his calf injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game as a result. Second-year pro Danny Stutsman will continue to start next to Pete Werner at inside linebacker due to the absence of Elliss, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Giants on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

Kamara was held out of Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury, but his upgrade in activity one day later is a decent sign that he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation.

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

The Saints held a walkthrough Wednesday, during which Olave logged a rest day. As of Thursday, he mixed back into drills, but a foot injury was added to the practice report after his capped session. His ability to handle some reps while dealing with a health concern generally is a good sign that his status isn't in question for Week 5, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Vikings.

Jeremiah Wright G Q

Questionable

questionable

Noah Fant TE Q

Questionable

After sitting out Monday's loss to Atlanta, Fant has had his reps capped for the Saints' first two Week 5 practices while he continues to manage the abdominal injury. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. When available this season, Fant has been productive as the Saints' No. 2 tight end behind Juwan Johnson, registering eight receptions for 66 yards and three touchdowns on 12 targets over three appearances.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The veteran was not at practice Wednesday after picking up a back injury during the Monday Night Football loss to the Falcons. Kamara has a couple more days to get back on the practice field before his status for Week 5 comes into question, but the back issue will be one to monitor. With Travis Etienne (hamstring) already out, Kendre Miller or CJ Donaldson may be more involved if Kamara is unable to go Sunday against the Vikings.

Jaylan Ford LB IR

Injured Reserve

The Saints placed Ford on injured reserve Aug. 31 with a designation to return. The linebacker was a full participant in his return to practice Wednesday, signaling he could be ready to return to the active roster shortly. If the Saints fail to add Ford to the 53-man roster by Oct. 28, he will need to remain on IR for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Julian Blackmon S Q

Questionable

Blackmon played all 57 of the Saints' defensive snaps in the blowout loss. Despite a long night for the defensive unit, the free safety tallied four more tackles than the next closest Saints defenders (Tyree Wilson and Jonas Sanker).

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

The Saints' only started their week of preparation with a walk-through practice, but the estimation signals Elliss is in jeopardy of missing another game because of a nagging calf injury. Unless he returns to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, odds are low he'll be available Sunday versus the Vikings.

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S IR

Injured Reserve

Styles was estimated to be a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, which would have been his first practice since tweaking his calf in a preseason game against the Rams in late August. The rookie fifth-rounder will likely need multiple full practices before being activated from IR, but he could make his NFL regular-season debut as soon as Sunday against the Vikings.

Mike Reid CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Noah Fant TE Q

Questionable

Fant missed Monday night's loss to the Falcons, but his limited start to the week would seem to give the veteran tight end a good shot to return to the field for Week 5 against the Vikings. He's turned 12 targets into eight catches for 66 yards and three touchdowns this season as one of Tyler Shough's favorite targets near the end zone.

Tyler Shough QB Q

Questionable

Shough had his left hand wrapped during Wednesday's walkthrough, but the team is not overly concerned, according to Triplett. It was a physical game Monday night as the Falcons registered 12 quarterback hits on Shough. As it stands, Shough's status is not in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Anfernee Jennings LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Barion Brown WR Q

Questionable

Brown made his return to action Monday after missing the team's Week 3 loss to Las Vegas while nursing a hamstring injury. The wide receiver logged just three snaps on offense, failing to garner a target against Atlanta. Brown will continue to have no offensive upside barring an injury to another member of the Saints' WR room.

Carl Granderson DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Kaden Elliss LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Davon Godchaux DT Q

Questionable

He's officially questionable to return, but the game is already well out of reach for New Orleans. Prior to his injury, Godchaux logged one tackle (zero solo). Colby Wooden and Khristian Boyd are next in line for snaps at defensive tackle.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

New Orleans placed Tyson on IR with a designation to return back on Aug. 30, making him eligible to resume practicing with the team as soon as Week 3 and playing in Week 5. Saints head coach Kellen Moore previously disclosed Thursday that Tyson wasn't on track to practice during the upcoming week, and Schefter's report further fuels the notion that the team will take a deliberate approach with the rookie first-round draft pick, who is on the mend from a right hamstring strain and had a history of soft-tissue injuries during his time in college. Though a Week 7 return is on the table, the Saints will go on bye in Week 8, which could make a Week 9 home matchup with the Browns a more likely target for Tyson's NFL debut.

Noah Fant TE Q

Questionable

Despite being a limited practice participant during Week 4 prep, Fant will miss his first contest of the campaign due to an abdominal injury. Oscar Delp and Treyton Welch thus will serve as the reserve tight ends behind starter Juwan Johnson on Monday. Fant's next chance to play is this coming Sunday versus the Vikings.

Travis Etienne Jr. RB IR

Injured Reserve

Etienne dealt with a hamstring injury during Week 3 prep and then aggravated the issue this past Sunday against the Raiders, leading to head coach Kellen Moore telling Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football on Monday that the running back was expected to miss some time. With his placement on IR, Etienne will sit out at least the next four games, meaning his next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 8 versus the Browns. In the meantime, Alvin Kamara figures to take on the lead role in the Saints backfield, but Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson also are on hand for RB reps.

Anfernee Jennings LB Q

Questionable

The linebacker recorded three tackles (two solo) and a pass breakup before exiting. Jennings played more on special teams than defense in New Orleans' first two games.

Barion Brown WR O

Out

inactive

Christen Miller DT O

Out

inactive

John Ridgeway III DT O

Out

inactive

Martin Emerson Jr. CB O

Out

Emerson injured his shoulder during the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens. He drew the questionable tag for Week 3 following a limited practice Friday, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's game after failing to be cleared by medical staff following pregame warmups. Jayden Price, Michael Reid and Decamerion Richardson will provide depth in the secondary in Emerson's absence.

Pete Werner LB Q

Questionable

Werner suffered a stinger in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman are two candidates to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker.

Travis Etienne Jr. RB Q

Questionable

Etienne's second-half hamstring injury was an aggravation of a previous injury, which limited his practice participation Wednesday and Thursday. Soft-tissue injuries have a tendency to linger, so it wouldn't be surprising if Etienne missed some game action to allow his hamstring to heal, especially since the Saints could opt for a cautious approach with Etienne after signing him to a four-year, $52 million contract in March. Further testing on the injury may be required before a return timetable is established, though Moore said that an update on Etienne and other injured players may be provided Monday. If Etienne were to miss any time, more touches would be available for Alvin Kamara, CJ Donaldson and Kendre Miller.

Treyton Welch TE O

Out

inactive

Tyree Wilson DE O

Out

inactive

Zach Wilson QB O

Out

For a third consecutive week, Wilson will be the Saints' emergency QB3, meaning he cannot play Sunday unless both Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Kelvin Banks Jr. OT IR

Injured Reserve

While head coach Kellen Moore indicated that the procedure went well, Banks will remain on injured reserve for the foreseeable future. As a result, Mason Murphy should continue to be more involved.

Chase Young DE Q

Questionable

Young took a designation into the weekend after the calf injury limited his activity in practices Thursday and Friday. While he looks to be trending toward playing through the injury in Week 2, his availability won't be officially confirmed until the Saints release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Despite playing 77 percent of the defensive snaps in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1, Young was held quiet on the stat sheet, as he finished with one pass defensed and no tackles.

Chris Olave WR Q

Questionable

Olave took a designation into Sunday after closing Week 2 prep with a pair of practices due to the hamstring injury he sustained during Thursday's session. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Olave made the trip to Baltimore with his teammates, and barring a setback in pregame warmups, he'll be formally cleared to play upon the release of the Saints' inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Underhill adds that Olave isn't expected to face any limitations in terms of snaps.

Christen Miller DT Q

Questionable

Miller missed a few practices during the week but practiced in a limited capacity Friday, though it wasn't enough to avoid a questionable designation. If Miller can't suit up for the Week 2 clash with Baltimore, Khristian Boyd and John Ridgeway may need to be more involved in the defensive-line rotation.

Isaiah Stalbird LB D

Doubtful

doubtful

Zach Wood LS IR

Injured Reserve

Wood's calf injury is set to keep him away from the field for at least four weeks, which essentially mirrors the minimum amount of time he'd be required to miss while on IR. The Saints will likely utilize new practice-squad addition Scott Daly as the interim long snapper beginning with an elevation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Zach Wood LS O

Out

out

Isaiah Stalbird LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Juwan Johnson TE Q

Questionable

Johnson's absence from Wednesday's practice was likely a precautionary measure, and the veteran tight end will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the Saints' Week 2 road tilt against the Ravens on Sunday. Johnson had a career year in 2025 and produced a 3-54-1 receiving line (on seven targets) during the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. With rookie first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, Johnson, Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele are likely going to be the go-to targets in the passing game for quarterback Tyler Shough.

Oscar Delp TE Q

Questionable

Delp has been working through a hamstring injury since late August, which prevented him from playing in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions in Week 1. His return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, is a good sign, and the rookie third-rounder will have two more chances to log a full session and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Ravens.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

questionable

Cameron Jordan DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Oscar Delp TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Audric Estime RB IR

Injured Reserve

Estime was ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit with a thigh injury. The running back's injury came out of nowhere but movement to IR likely means it is a significant issue. Estime will need to miss the first four games of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the field.

Dillon Radunz G IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

Kamara was diagnosed with a sprained MCL a little over two weeks ago and was given a return timetable of "at least one month," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, so it's not at all surprising to see the veteran running back still sidelined. The Saints will begin official Week 1 prep next week, and it would be somewhat shocking to see Kamara practice and be available for the season opener against the Lions. With Kendre Miller (undisclosed) also missing practice time, Audric Estime could be the backup to Travis Etienne against Detroit.

Kendre Miller RB Q

Questionable

It's still not clear what type of injury Miller is dealing with, but it appears he avoided any sort of serious setback. It remains to be seen exactly how the Saints backfield behind starter Travis Etienne will look in Week 1, but Miller has a chance to factor into the mix if he's healthy.

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S IR

Injured Reserve

Styles picked up a calf injury during the Saints' preseason loss to the Rams on Aug. 22. The injury is severe enough for the rookie sixth-rounder to open the regular season on injured reserve, requiring him to miss at least four games. Styles' first opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11.

David Long Jr. CB IR

Injured Reserve

Long was previously on the Giants' IR but reached an injury settlement in mid-August and subsequently signed with New Orleans. He logged four tackles in his lone preseason appearance but is now sidelined with an undisclosed issue. Long will need to miss the entire campaign while on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Saints.

Jaylan Ford LB IR

Injured Reserve

Ford had a strong preseason with 15 tackles and an interception over three games but appears to have picked up an injury along the way. He'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season, but the designation to return means he could be activated as soon as Week 5 against Minnesota.

Mason Tipton WR O

Out

Tipton underwent tibia surgery in the offseason, and as a result, he opened training camp on the active/PUP list, ultimately failing to play during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the regular season, and the earliest he'd be able to return to action is Week 5 versus the Vikings on Oct. 11.

Jordyn Tyson WR IR

Injured Reserve

Tyson has had recurring issues with his right hamstring, and the most recent flare-up is expected to result in two months on the sideline, so Sunday's transaction comes as no surprise. He'll be required to miss at least the first four games of the season, but considering the aforementioned recovery timeline, he likely will be out beyond Week 5. During Tyson's absence, Devaughn Vele and rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown will have opportunities for targets behind top WR Chris Olave.

Mason Tipton WR O

Out

Tipton began training camp on the active/PUP list, so the wide receiver is eligible to be placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season. Once the third-year player recovers from his tibia surgery and spends the required minimum four weeks on the PUP list, he will be eligible to return to the Saints for the remainder of the regular season.

Michael Heldman DE Q

Questionable

Heldman went to the injury tent before retreating to the Saints' locker room with an unknown injury. The undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan has been fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Moliki Matavao TE IR

Injured Reserve

Matavao sustained a knee injury during Saturday's 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams. The tight end's placement on IR means he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Matavao logged three catches for 34 yards in Saturday's game and seemed to have a good chance to make the 53-man roster.

Ty Chandler RB IR

Injured Reserve

Chandler suffered a season-ending knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Rams. The running back has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the entirety of the 2026 season. The Saints added Zamir White in a trade with the 49ers to make up for the loss of Chandler.

Oscar Delp TE Q

Questionable

Delp has caught three of six targets for 10 yards and a touchdown over the Saints' two preseason games this year, though all of that production came in the team's preseason opener. The 23-year-old was selected in the third round of this year's draft, and he's competing with veteran Noah Fant for the top reserve role at tight end behind Juwan Johnson this year. It's unclear what the severity of his injury is, but Delp will have a couple of chances to shake off the injury at practice before Friday's preseason finale versus Dallas.

Rejzohn Wright CB IR

Injured Reserve

The cornerback suffered a hip injury earlier in training camp that will now require season-ending surgery. White logged 35 special-teams snaps for New Orleans in 2025, but he did not record a tackle.

Brien Taylor DT Q

Questionable

Taylor sustained the injury while tackling Rams running back Jarquez Hunter midway through the fourth quarter. Taylor will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but his status is in doubt for Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. He has logged two tackles across two preseason games and is battling for a rotational role on the Saints' defensive line.

Devin Neal RB Q

Questionable

Neal appeared to pick up the injury following a four-yard carry during the first quarter of Saturday's contest. The 2025 sixth-rounder will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing the Saints' preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday. With Alvin Kamara (knee) and Audric Estime (ankle) also dealing with injuries, Kendre Miller figures to pick up the bulk of rotational backfield snaps behind Travis Etienne, with Ty Chandler and CJ Donaldson in the mix for reps.

Lorenzo Styles Jr. S Q

Questionable

Styles will undergo tests over the next couple of days to determine the severity of his calf injury, which could prevent the rookie fifth-rounder from playing in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. He finished Saturday's game with six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense.

Torricelli Simpkins III G Q

Questionable

Simpkins will have to make his way through the league's five-step protocol -- with the last step being an evaluation and clearance by an independent neurologist -- in order to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. Simpkins appeared in 15 regular-season games (two starts) for the Saints as an undrafted rookie last year.

John Ridgeway III DT Q

Questionable

Ridgeway was dealing with a back issue earlier in camp and missed most of last season with a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old defensive lineman inked a new two-year pact with New Orleans during the offseason and is expected to be a key member of the Saints' rotation up front this season.

Alvin Kamara RB Q

Questionable

The injury puts Kamara's availability in jeopardy for the Saints' Week 1 game in Detroit on Sept. 13 and may also make him a candidate to open the season on injured reserve, which would keep him out for at least New Orleans' first four contests. The Saints will likely wait and see how Kamara progresses in his recovery over the next few weeks before a clearer target for his return to practice and eventually game action comes into focus. In the event that Kamara is out to begin the season, free-agent pickup Travis Etienne would likely take on a larger share of the rushing and pass-catching volume out of the backfield, while backups such as Devin Neal (hamstring), Kendre Miller (back) or Audric Estime (ankle) could also be sprinkled into the game plan a bit more.

Jordyn Tyson WR D

Doubtful

doubtful

Pete Werner LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Keeshawn Silver DT O

Out

Silver opened training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed issue. He was activated Wednesday but was waived/injured just two days later, though it's unclear if he's dealing with a new injury or an aggravation of the previous one. Regardless, since he went unclaimed off waivers he's landed on IR, which means Silver will need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with New Orleans.

Bryan Bresee DT O

Out

Bresee tore his ACL in an early training-camp practice and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. He'll turn his attention toward rehab and recovery and aim to be fully healthy for the 2027 season, which will be his last under his rookie contract with the Saints. John Ridgeway figures to start opposite Cameron Jordan at defensive end in Bresee's absence.

Christen Miller DT Q

Questionable

Miller is dealing with an apparent toe injury, and he is considered to be day-to-day for the time being. The Saints are set to face the Jaguars in their preseason opener Aug. 15, and Miller's availability for the game is now in question.