New Orleans lost an experienced safety during the first half against Pittsburgh, reducing its options for deep coverage and run support in a close game.
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PFM2026 team injury report
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
New Orleans Saints
Tracking 15 players with current injury reports. Check the upcoming matchup and player updates below.
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Current New Orleans Saints Injuries
15 current
CJ DonaldsonRB
Injured
shoulder
Justin ReidS Injuredconcussion
Cesar RuizOG Injuredknee
Nathan ShepherdDT Injuredillness
Jordyn TysonWR Injuredhamstring
Travis EtienneRB IRhamstring
Kelvin Banks Jr.OT IRsevere high ankle sprain
Audric EstimeRB IRthigh
Devin NealRB IRInjury update
Mason TiptonWR InjuredInjury update
Barry WesleyOT IRInjury update
Michael HeldmanEDGE IRInjury update
Dalys BeanumCB IRInjury update
David LongCB IRInjury update
Rejzohn WrightDB IRInjury update
PFM Impact on New Orleans Saints
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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New Orleans will be without its listed starting nose tackle against Pittsburgh. Christen Miller and Davon Godchaux are the Saints' current alternatives inside, leaving fewer options to rotate through the middle of the defensive front against the Steelers' running game.
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Latest New Orleans Saints Injury Updates
Lorenzo Styles Jr. Cleared
Lorenzo Styles Jr. was cleared on October 25, 2026. Lorenzo Styles Jr. was absent from the final Week 7 injury report and not on the team's game-day inactive list. The tracked knee injury is resolved.
Justin Reid: Week 7 Injury Update
Justin Reid was ruled out of New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with a concussion.
CJ Donaldson: Week 7 Injury Update
CJ Donaldson left New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with a shoulder injury and was ruled out.
Cesar Ruiz Inactive Against Steelers
Cesar Ruiz is inactive for New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Nathan Shepherd Inactive Against Steelers
Nathan Shepherd is inactive for New Orleans' Week 7 game against Pittsburgh with an illness.
Kool-Aid McKinstry Cleared
Kool-Aid McKinstry was cleared on October 23, 2026. Kool-Aid McKinstry finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked migraine injury is resolved.
Chris Olave Cleared
Chris Olave was absent from New Orleans' Week 7 final injury report and remained active for the game against Pittsburgh.
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.
Nathan Shepherd Questionable Against Steelers
Nathan Shepherd missed Friday's Saints practice with an illness and is questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Kaden Elliss Cleared for Week 7
Kaden Elliss completed Friday's practice in full and has no game designation against Pittsburgh after missing Week 6 with a calf injury.
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