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Saints Place Travis Etienne on IR, Confirming Four-Game Absence
sports8 days ago

Saints Place Travis Etienne on IR, Confirming Four-Game Absence

The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve, confirming he will miss at least four games due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kellen Moore announced the decision on Thursday, following earlier reports that Etienne would miss time. The move impacts the team's upcoming Monday night game against the Atlanta Falcons. To fill the roster spot, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin Austin from the practice squad. Etienne led the team with 30 carries and 128 rushing yards before the injury. The backfield now relies on Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson.

via NBC Sports|
#injury-report#kellen-moore#new-orleans-saints
Saints Backfield Uncertainty Looms as Etienne Remains Limited, Miller Misses Practice
sports15 days ago

Saints Backfield Uncertainty Looms as Etienne Remains Limited, Miller Misses Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne remains limited by a hamstring injury, keeping his availability questionable for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Backup Kendre Miller missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, though such issues rarely impact game-day status. Veteran Alvin Kamara is expected to see a significant role if Etienne sits, while rookie wide receiver Barion Brown also appeared on the injury report.

via NBC Sports|
#injury-report#kendre-miller#new-orleans-saints
Week 2 Fantasy Starts & Sits: Diggs, Jones, Waddle Lead the Week 2 Lineup
fantasy-sports20 days ago

Week 2 Fantasy Starts & Sits: Diggs, Jones, Waddle Lead the Week 2 Lineup

Adam Koffler’s Week 2 fantasy starts/sits highlight Stefon Diggs, Bhayshul Tuten, Aaron Jones and Jaylen Waddle as solid starts, with several sleeper options listed. Sits include Travis Etienne Jr. (due to Kamara’s return reducing PPR opportunities), Chris Godwin, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jadarian Price, plus bonus sits like Jaylen Warren, Carnell Tate, Harold Fannin Jr., and Cam Skattebo. The piece stresses using Week 1 data cautiously while weighing matchup specifics (Diggs’ slot role, Surtain II coverage on BTJ, Kamara’s involvement) to optimize Week 2 lineups.

via rotoballer.com|
#fantasy-football#fantasy-sports#starts-sits
Jaguars Camp Notebook: Hunter on Defense, Etienne Exit Sparks Run-Game Makeover
sports1 month ago

Jaguars Camp Notebook: Hunter on Defense, Etienne Exit Sparks Run-Game Makeover

Albert Breer’s Jaguars training camp notebook highlights Trevor Lawrence’s growing efficiency in a streamlined offense, Jakobi Meyers enabling better role fit, and Travis Hunter being deployed primarily on defense with offensive packages. The run game is expected to shift after Travis Etienne Jr.’s departure, led by Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. on a more physical, inside-run approach. The offensive line has right-guard questions with Emmanuel Pregnon emerging, while the defense shows depth and potential new linebacker schemes under coach Campanile, as Arik Armstead and Travon Walker shape internal rotations and the secondary develops behind injuries to Jourdan Lewis.

via Sports Illustrated|
#jaguars#nfl#sports
Kamara welcomes Etienne addition as Saints seek upgraded backfield
sports5 months ago

Kamara welcomes Etienne addition as Saints seek upgraded backfield

Alvin Kamara said on Terron Armstead’s podcast that he’s happy the Saints signed Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million deal, stressing that a team can’t rely on one back and he’s excited to team with Etienne. Kamara’s contract was tweaked earlier in the offseason, leaving open the possibility of a pay cut to stay in New Orleans, where he’s projected to count $10.45 million against the salary cap this year. He’s watched Etienne’s play in Jacksonville and hinted at a productive tandem backfield with Etienne and the Saints, echoing the Kamara/Ingram duo from 2017–18.

via NBC Sports|
#alvin-kamara#free-agency#new-orleans-saints
Etienne Sets the Record Straight on His Last Name Pronunciation, Embracing 'Ay-Chan'
sports7 months ago

Etienne Sets the Record Straight on His Last Name Pronunciation, Embracing 'Ay-Chan'

Saints running back Travis Etienne clarified the correct pronunciation of his last name at his introductory press conference in New Orleans, saying it’s Ee-Tee-En, though he’s open to being called Ay-Chan—the easier form tied to his Louisiana Creole roots—as he begins a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints.

via New York Post|
#creole-roots#new-orleans-saints#nfl-free-agency-2026
Etienne Deal Reframes Kamara's Future with the Saints
sports7 months ago

Etienne Deal Reframes Kamara's Future with the Saints

With the Saints signing Travis Etienne to a four-year deal, teams are assessing Alvin Kamara's availability; Kamara has stated he wants to stay in New Orleans and even hinted at retirement if forced to play elsewhere, while New Orleans' investment in Etienne signals Kamara may no longer be the backfield workhorse. Kamara, 30, previously restructured his contract, and in 2025 he has appeared in 10 games with 460 rushing yards on 131 carries and 33 receptions for 186 yards and one TD; further updates will follow.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#alvin-kamara#new-orleans-saints#nfl
Broncos eye blockbuster RB splash, targeting Travis Etienne in free agency
sports7 months ago

Broncos eye blockbuster RB splash, targeting Travis Etienne in free agency

Denver reportedly plans a major free-agent swing at running back, with Travis Etienne as a leading target and the Chiefs as a potential rival. Market signals place top RB salaries around $12 million, with Kenneth Walker also in consideration. Denver has invested heavily in its offensive line and needs a durable, three-down back to improve a run game ranked 19th in attempts. Etienne’s 1,000-yard, 13-TD 2025 season makes him attractive, though his career yards-per-carry has varied. The club could pursue multiple options, including JK Dobbins and Jaleel McLaughlin, who are set to hit free agency, to bolster the position.

via Predominantly Orange|
#denver-broncos#kansas-city-chiefs#nfl-free-agency
Pierce in Patriots’ View as RB Market Heats Up in Free Agency
sports7 months ago

Pierce in Patriots’ View as RB Market Heats Up in Free Agency

NFL free-agent notes center Alec Pierce as a potential Patriots target if AJ Brown deal falls through, with Pierceowing a $25–30M AAV and back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Kenneth Walker is the top RB option, projected at about $12–16M AAV, drawing Giants and Titans interest; Travis Etienne could land around $10M annually as Jaguars reportedly brace for a departure with Bhayshul Tuten in mind. Wan'Dale Robinson remains a Giants/Titans target, with a roughly $15M per year market. The Cowboys are eyeing linebackers and safeties (Nakobe Dean, P.J. Locke) while Broncos and Chiefs explore RB additions. Overall, the piece signals a busy, position-rich market next week as teams reshuffle at wide receiver and backfield.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
#alec-pierce#kenneth-walker#pj-locke
Etienne's Free-Agent Tour: Five Likely Stops After Jaguars' Exit
sports8 months ago

Etienne's Free-Agent Tour: Five Likely Stops After Jaguars' Exit

Travis Etienne, coming off a breakout season and ranked No. 1 among running backs on Bleacher Report's free-agent board, hits the market with an estimated $6.8 million per year and is eyed by five teams: the Cowboys, Broncos, Jaguars, Chiefs and Jets. Jacksonville could franchise-tag him for about $14.23 million or pursue a shorter, front-loaded deal. Etienne’s 1,399 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns make him an affordable, versatile upgrade for teams seeking a proven back to boost their ground game.

via Bleacher Report|
#dallas-cowboys#denver-broncos#jacksonville-jaguars
Etienne hints Jaguars may be near his finale as free agency looms
sports8 months ago

Etienne hints Jaguars may be near his finale as free agency looms

Jaguars running back Travis Etienne suggested Sunday’s loss could be his last game with Jacksonville as his rookie contract ends; he produced 1,107 rushing yards in 2025 and said it would be “crazy” if he’s played his final game for the Jaguars, with free agency in March likely drawing interest from multiple teams, though Jacksonville may try to re-sign him.

via NBC Sports|
#contract#free-agency#jacksonville-jaguars