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Cesar Ruiz Injury Update
NOOGLast updated:
Cesar Ruiz is inactive for New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Current Status
Game availability
vs. CAR
Week 10 · November 15, 2026
Game designation
No verified designation yet
StatusInjured
Injuryknee
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Jeremiah Wright is next in line to handle New Orleans' right-guard blocking assignments against Pittsburgh after replacing Ruiz last week. The Saints lose Ruiz's experience inside, adding pressure on their pass protection and interior rushing lanes against the Steelers.
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Where Cesar Ruiz Fits
PositionRight Guard
- 01 Cesar Ruiz Listed starter
- 02 Jeremiah Wright
- 03 Nick Saldiveri
Injury timeline
Cesar Ruiz Injury History
3 updates · Latest October 25, 2026
Game status
Cesar Ruiz Questionable Against Steelers With Knee Injury
Cesar Ruiz returned to limited practice Friday and is questionable for New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Cesar Ruiz: Questionable to return during Week 6
New Orleans listed Cesar Ruiz as questionable to return against the Giants with a knee injury.
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