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The New Orleans Saints released their Friday injury report ahead of Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, listing 10 players with injuries and mixed statuses (out, doubtful, and questionable), signaling notable depth concerns and potential lineup changes for New Orleans.
Nine New Orleans Saints players were listed on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, reflecting a mix of illnesses and injuries that could affect the Saints’ depth and game plan for Sunday.
Five New Orleans Saints players were listed on Wednesday's injury report for Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens: Juwan Johnson (Illness) and Isaiah Stalbird (Shoulder) did not practice; Oscar Delp (Hamstring) and Cameron Jordan (Hamstring) were limited; Alvin Kamara (Knee) fully participated.
The Detroit Lions edged the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime, led by Jahmyr Gibbs’s 156 rushing yards, two rushing TDs, and five receptions. The defense forced key plays (Derrick Barnes interception and a Roger McCreary strip-sack) and the special teams contributed, while the secondary allowed a career-high 182 receiving yards to Chris Olave. Detroit sealed the win after a late scoring drive and a Saints failed two-point try.
In Week 1, Detroit built a 21-0 lead but had to survive a Saints rally to win in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs dominated on the ground with 156 rushing yards, while Derrick Barnes anchored the defense with an interception, a sack, and multiple stops. Juice Scruggs impressed at center, keeping Jared Goff clean as the offensive line played well overall. The defensive line notched five sacks, and Tay Martin made an impact on special teams. Jameson Williams struggled for a big-play threat, and Rock Ya-Sin and Sione Vaki had rough days in coverage and run defense. The win shows the Lions’ talent but also kinks to fix heading into tougher tests.
Detroit announced Week 1 inactives: Lions sit five players (Christian Izien, Ennis Rakestraw, Jimmy Rolder, Ahmed Hassanein, Mekhi Wingo) while Saints sit several regulars (Zach Wilson, Alvin Kamara, Oscar Delp, Mason Murphy, Cameron Jordan, John Ridgeway, Khristian Boyd). The Lions entered Week 1 with a relatively healthy roster and 48 eligible players to play from a 53-man game-day roster, resulting in five inactives on the Detroit side; Saints also trimmed multiple regular contributors.
Pride Of Detroit previews Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints with a Madden 27 simulation on POD’s YouTube and Twitch, detailing how the rosters are tuned to reflect game-day reality, the live Q&A format, and the 10 a.m. ET kickoff of the livestream on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Saints identified Tyler Shough, built a targeted recruitment plan around his fit, and ultimately landed him, signaling a calculated upgrade at quarterback for their future plans.
Detroit hosts New Orleans in Week 1 with four predictions: Jared Goff will maximize accuracy and yards after catch against a Cover-3 Saints defense; Jahmyr Gibbs becomes the bell cow through creative usage for big numbers; Detroit will lean on base defense to challenge the improving Saints passing game; and the Lions’ revamped pass rush should generate more pressures and sacks against a young Saints QB and line.
Week 1 in Detroit has the Lions as 6.5-point favorites as the Saints, led by Tyler Shough and coach Kellen Moore, cope with injuries (Kamara out, Jordyn Tyson out) and a reshaped offense. New Orleans leans on Olave with a rookie corps and backs Etienne Jr., Miller and Estime; Bresee’s ACL injury tests the interior DL, though Christen Miller could emerge. The preview centers on Shough’s growth and Moore’s second season as key factors in a likely close opener.
The Saints are finalizing their 2026 practice squad after revealing the 53-man roster, re-signing a mix of veterans and rookies and adding a couple of players via waivers. Notable moves include keeping IPP hopeful Charlie Smyth on an exemption path, re-signing several practice-squad regulars (Alex Wollschlaeger, Stone Smartt, Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Zamir White, Jay’Viar Suggs, Alan Herron, TJ Hall Jr., Easton Kilty, Fadil Diggs, CJ Donaldson, Trey Palmer, Jackson Sirmon), and bringing in Colby Wooden and Mason Murphy through waiver claims. Several players were waived or moved to other teams’ practice squads (e.g., Treyton Welch, Kevin Austin Jr., Terrell Burgess, Bub Means, Blake Grupe, Torricelli Simpkins III, Ziaire Mitchell-Paden, Isaac Yiadom). The piece also reiterates practice squad rules, salaries, and how players can be elevated to the 53-man roster.
The New Orleans Saints announced the signing of 12 players to the team’s 2026 practice squad, part of the Shift4 Transaction Alert roster moves. The group includes Fadil Diggs, CJ Donaldson, TJ Hall Jr., Alan Herron, Easton Kilty, Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Trey Palmer, Jackson Sirmon, Charlie Smyth, Jay'Viar Suggs, Zamir White and Alex Wollschlaeger. The club also noted that the Saints will open the regular season on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions, with the game airing on FOX.
The New Orleans Saints are trimming to a 53-man roster by 5 p.m. CT on Aug. 30 after 3 preseason games, with waiver claims at 12 p.m. CT Monday. A live tracker is updating the roster as cuts come in, listing players across QB, RB, TE, WR, OL, DL, EDGE, LB, CB, and S, while the team prepares to form its practice squad (potential exemptions possible for an Irish kicker or IPP participant).
Nick Underhill's analysis from Saints training camp presents 10 takeaways, offering a cautiously optimistic mid-summer view: some players and schemes look promising, but several questions remain that temper expectations heading into the season.
Jalen Ramsey was activated off the Steelers' PUP list and will return to practice, while the New Orleans Saints signed veteran kicker Daniel Carlson. The roundup also notes Deshaun Watson being named the Browns' Week 1 starter, Maliek Collins activation from the PUP list, and a variety of preseason injuries and roster moves across teams.