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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Chance to practice in Week 9
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 11:20 AM
Head coach Kellen Moore said that Etienne (hamstring) will be evaluated Monday before the Saints make a determination whether he practices this week, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: 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 Jordyn Tyson Uncertain to practice this week
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 11:14 AM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that the Saints will decide by Wednesday whether to open Tyson's (hamstring) 21-day practice window this week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Footballreports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson Could debut in Week 9
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:50 AM
Tyson (hamstring) could be reinstated from injured reserve and make his season debut as soon as next Sunday versus the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: 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. |
Noah Fant Noah Fant Another quiet performance Sunday
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 7:11 PM
Fant gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 16-10 defeat against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: After finding the end zone twice in the loss to the Raiders in Week 3, Fant has combined for just three catches in his previous three appearances. While his two receptions Sunday were a small step in the right direction, he is expected to continue to play second fiddle to Juwan Johnson moving forward. It may also be a matter of time before rookie Oscar Delp logs more snaps from week to week. |
Bryce Lance Bryce Lance Can't find end zone again Sunday
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 6:55 PM
Lance reeled in all two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Lance had two catches for the second consecutive game, though unlike the Week 6 win over the Giants, he didn't find the end zone. The 24-year-old has logged 332 offensive snaps this season, third in the receiving corps behind Chris Olave (387) and Devaughn Vele (438). However, despite being on the field more often than most of the other wideouts on the roster, Lance hasn't been productive throughout his rookie campaign. |
Kendre Miller Kendre Miller Handles eight carries in Paris loss
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 6:45 PM
Miller rushed eight times for six yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Paris.
Analysis: The Saints got absolutely nothing going on the ground against Pittsburgh, rushing 17 times for 18 yards as a team, so it's not like Miller and his team-leading eight carries was the only issue. New Orleans heads into its bye in Week 8, and Travis Etienne (hamstring) will be eligible to come off injured reserve for Week 9 against the Browns. When both Etienne and Alvin Kamara were healthy and active together earlier this season, Miller was a healthy inactive. |
Barion Brown Barion Brown Catches career-high three passes
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 6:44 PM
Brown hauled in all three targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Brown had the most productive game of his NFL career thus far, catching more passes than he had in his previous five appearances combined. The 2026 No. 190 overall pick should continue to get consistent work on special teams. However, despite the recent uptick in offensive snaps, it's unknown if Brown will continue to be more involved as a pass-catcher moving forward. |
Juwan Johnson Juwan Johnson One snag in defeat
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 9:53 PM
Johnson caught one of three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Johnson was held in check yet again in Week 7. The tight end has now gone three straight games without exceeding 16 receiving yards while he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3. Johnson has slowly become an unreliable fantasy option as the season has gone on, and he'll have the opportunity to hit the reset button during the Saints' bye week in Week 8. |
Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Finds end zone in Paris
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1:28 PM
Vele caught all five of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: The third-year wideout was on the other end of Tyler Shough's only TD pass of the day, hauling in a one-yard toss in the second quarter for the Saints' final points. Vele tied his career high with his third touchdown of the season, and his 33-348-3 line on 48 targets through seven games has him tracking toward a career-best campaign heading into a Week 8 bye. His role could shrink significantly after the bye, however, if rookie Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is cleared to make his NFL debut. |
Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Heavy workload as pass catcher Sunday
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1:23 PM
Kamara carried the ball six times for five yards and caught all seven of his targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: The Saints' ground game was completely shut down, as quarterback Tyler Shough led the team with a mere seven rushing yards, but Kamara still contributed through the air and led New Orleans in catches while tying Barion Brown for the game high in receiving yards. Since missing the season opener, Kamara has put together 258 scrimmage yards and three total TDs (two rushing, one receiving) over six games, but the backfield could get more crowded after a Week 8 bye if Travis Etienne (hamstring) is cleared to return. |
Daniel Carlson Daniel Carlson Misses 52-yarder at Stade de France
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1:22 PM
Carlson went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point try during Sundays' 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Paris.
Analysis: Carlson connected on a 38-yard field goal early in the second quarter, but his 52-yarder in the fourth missed wide right and gave the Steelers the ball back with good field position. He's missed one kick in each of his last five games, and head coach Kellen Moore told reporters after Sunday's contest that "it's fair to evaluate" Carlson's kicking issues to open the season, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. The Saints will be on a bye for Week 8, so the team could bring in another kicker to compete with Carlson before their next game in Week 9 against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 8. |
Tyler Shough Tyler Shough Tosses one TD in Paris
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 PM
Shough completed 30 of 38 passes for 278 yards and one touchdown with one interception in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers. He added seven rushing yards on three carries.
Analysis: With the Saints' ground game getting absolutely nowhere -- Shough actually led the team in rushing yards -- the second-year QB had to air it out frequently once again, but the volume didn't result in much production. Shough will head into a Week 8 bye averaging 39 pass attempts a game -- the fourth-highest mark in the league behind Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott and Bryce Young -- to go along with a 13:6 TD:INT and 1,721 passing yards. |
Chris Olave Chris Olave Six grabs in Week 7 loss
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1:10 PM
Olave caught six of 10 targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: While Olave saw a team-high 10 targets, Alvin Kamara caught one more pass and gained one more receiving yard for the team leads in those categories, while Devaughn Vele caught Tyler Shough's only TD. Olave has failed to reach 60 yards in three straight games after topping 100 in three of his first four contests this season, but he'll get a bye week to reset before facing the Browns in Week 9. |
Ruled out with concussion
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 10:28 AM
Reid (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris.
Analysis: 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. |
CJ Donaldson CJ Donaldson Won't return in Paris
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 10:19 AM
Donaldson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.
Analysis: Donaldson sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller will be the Saints' two remaining running backs the rest of the way in Donaldson's absence. |
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CJ Donaldson CJ Donaldson Exits with shoulder injury
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 9:09 AM
Donaldson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris.
Analysis: 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. |
Spencer Rattler Spencer Rattler Remaining in No. 2 role
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 7:45 AM
Rattler is active and will remain the Saints' No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Rattler was able to beat out Zach Wilson for the top backup job behind Tyler Shough during the preseason and has maintained his positioning on the depth chart all season. For the seventh week in a row, Wilson will be inactive as the Saints' emergency No. 3 signal-caller. |
Treyton Welch Treyton Welch Not suiting up Sunday
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 7:35 AM
Welch (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Sidelined for Week 7
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 7:31 AM
Shepherd (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Not playing in Paris
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 7:23 AM
Ruiz (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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