Overview
- Ruiz was rolled up on in the Week 4 loss to the Bills, left on a cart before halftime, and did not return.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports a high-ankle sprain with a four-to-six week timetable, making injured reserve likely.
- Placing Ruiz on IR would use one of New Orleans’ remaining return activations, with a potential return targeted before the Week 11 bye only if recovery allows.
- Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins III logged 39 snaps in relief and allowed just one pressure, positioning himself for immediate starts.
- Head coach Kellen Moore said Ruiz is likely out this week and will be evaluated week to week as veteran Dillon Radunz works back from a toe injury on a 0-4 team seeking stability up front.