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Questionable vs. Atlanta
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:47 PM
Werner (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Werner injured his neck during the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders in Week 3, which prevented him from participating in each of New Orleans' first two practices of Week 4 prep. His status may not be officially known until about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Saints announce their list of inactive players. Kaden Elliss (calf) has already been ruled out, and if Werner cannot play, then Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman would be the next men up at inside linebacker. |
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Ruled out for Week 4
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:43 PM
Granderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Granderson injured his ankle during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. The injury is severe enough for him to not suit up Monday, and his next chance to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11. Anfernee Jennings (knee) has also been ruled out, so Myles Cole and Chris Rumph are both in line for more defensive snaps opposite Chase Young. |
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Won't play against Atlanta
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:33 PM
Elliss (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Elliss will miss his first game of the 2026 season due to a calf injury. Pete Werner (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Saints may have to start Danny Stutsman and Isaiah Stalbird at inside linebacker for Monday's NFC South showdown. Elliss' next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Questionable for MNF
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:05 PM
Fant (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Fant's practice participation was limited all week due to an abdominal injury that he likely picked up in Week 3 against the Raiders. With the questionable tag, the veteran tight end's status for Monday may not be known until the Saints announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Oscar Delp and Treyton Welch would see more rotational snaps at tight end behind Juwan Johnson if Fant is not cleared to play against Atlanta. |
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Kendre Miller Kendre Miller In mix for more snaps
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 7:08 PM
Miller is in line for a larger offensive role for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.
Analysis: Etienne's placement on IR on Thursday comes after the star running back aggravated a hamstring injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. With Etienne sidelined, Miller and Alvin Kamara figure to operate as the Saints' top running backs moving forward, with undrafted rookie CJ Donaldson also in the mix for backfield work. Miller has 13 carries for 44 yards (3.4 YPC) and a touchdown along with two catches (on three targets) for five yards through two regular-season games. |
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Alvin Kamara Alvin Kamara Taking on larger role sans Etienne
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 7:03 PM
Kamara figures to serve as the Saints' top running back for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, starting with Monday's game against the Falcons, John DeShazier of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Etienne aggravated a hamstring injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders, and the injury is severe enough for him to require a stint on IR. In Etienne's absence, the veteran Kamara figures to take on RB1 duties for New Orleans, a role he carried through the first nine years of his 10-year NFL career. Kendre Miller will see an uptick in backfield snaps behind Kamara, with CJ Donaldson and practice squad members Zamir White and Ulysses Bentley also in the mix for work on offense for as long as Etienne is on the shelf. |
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Upgrades to full Friday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:48 PM
Blackmon (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Analysis: Blackmon was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The free safety's ability to practice fully Friday is a great sign that he has recovered from his calf injury. If Blackmon can practice fully again Saturday, he should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Falcons. |
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DNP in consecutive sessions
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Werner (neck) did not participate in Friday's practice.
Analysis: Werner has been unable to practice since sustaining a neck injury in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. If the linebacker cannot practice in any capacity Saturday, the chances he suits up for Monday night's game against the Falcons will be low. |
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DNP again Friday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:42 PM
Elliss (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice.
Analysis: Elliss has now missed consecutive sessions due to a calf injury. The linebacker has one more opportunity to log a limited practice Saturday. If Elliss cannot get on the field for at least one prep session, the odds of the 31-year-old suiting up for Monday night's game against the Falcons are close to zero. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Another limited session
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 3:29 PM
Fant (abdomen) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Fant maintained his activity level for a second session in a row, giving him just one more chance to get back to full this week. Saturday's injury report will reveal if he's in danger of missing Monday's game against the Falcons due to his abdominal issue. |
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Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 8:34 PM
Emerson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Emerson suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 2 win over the Ravens, subsequently resulting in him missing the Week 3 meeting with the Raiders. However, with Emerson logging a full session to begin the practice week ahead of Monday's clash with the Cardinals, it appears he will be back on the field for that one. |
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Kevin Austin Jr. Kevin Austin Jr. Added to active roster
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:41 PM
The Saints signed Austin from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday.
Analysis: Austin was elevated from the practice squad each of the first three weeks, so this signing was necessary for him to continue to be part of New Orleans' gameday roster. The Notre Dame product hasn't been a big part of the team's offense, however, logging just 20 offensive snaps across three contests and catching his only target for seven yards. Austin should continue to work in a depth wideout role behind Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance. |
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Limited by calf injury
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:11 PM
Blackmon (calf) was a limited participant at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Blackmon is dealing with a calf injury to open the week, forcing him to be limited at Thursday's session. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Monday night's matchup with Atlanta. |
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Sidelined at practice
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:06 PM
Werner (neck) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Werner sustained a neck injury in the first half of the team's Week 3 loss to Las Vegas, and he was unable to return to the contest. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice before Monday night's matchup with the Falcons. |
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Misses practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:04 PM
Elliss (calf) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Elliss is dealing with an apparent calf injury as the team gets ready to face Atlanta on Monday night. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a practice before the team's Week 4 contest. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Dealing with abdominal issue
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Fant was limited in practice Thursday due to an abdominal injury.
Analysis: Fant has taken full advantage of his 12 targets through three games this season, turning them into eight catches for 66 yards and three touchdowns. Now, a health concern is impacting him at the start of Week 4 prep, so his status bears watching as the Saints ramp up for Monday's matchup with the Falcons. |
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Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson Not expected to practice next week
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:53 PM
Head coach Kellen Moore said Thursday that he doesn't expect Tyson (hamstring) to practice next week, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: At the time his most recent hamstring injury flared up in mid-August, Tyson was given a prognosis of roughly two months, which he's still in the midst of. As a player on injured reserve, his practice window can be opened next week, but that doesn't appear to be a consideration for the Saints at this time. It remains to be seen when the eighth overall pick in the 2026 Draft will be able to make his pro debut. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. Moving to IR
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:44 PM
The Saints are placing Etienne (hamstring) on injured reserve, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Logs three receptions in Week 3 defeat
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:36 PM
Vele caught three of six targets for 39 yards Sunday in a loss to Las Vegas.
Analysis: Tyler Shough had another big day at quarterback for the Saints, with 160 of his 255 passing yards going to the combination of No. 1 wideout Chris Olave and top tight end Juwan Johnson. Vele finished third (behind that duo) in both targets (six) and receiving yards (39). The third-year wideout has been locked into a key role in the Saints' passing game, and through three contests he's registered 15 catches on 22 targets for 172 yards and one touchdown. |
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Daniel Carlson Daniel Carlson Has PAT blocked in loss
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:32 PM
Carlson made three of his four PATs and attempted no field goals in the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Carlson's missed PAT on the Saints' second drive of the contest was blocked by Thomas Booker. The missed point was relevant, impacting head coach Kellen Moore's decisions throughout the rest of a contest that was ultimately decided by eight points. Carlson moves to 7-of-8 on PATs and remains 4-of-5 on field-goal attempts through three regular-season games. |
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