Overview
- Etienne was listed as a limited participant with a hamstring on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the first time this season he has appeared on the Saints' official weekly injury report.
- Through two games Etienne has 17 carries for 71 rushing yards and nine catches for 38 receiving yards with no touchdowns.
- The early production has intensified scrutiny of Etienne's multi-year free-agent deal, which outlets report as either about $48 million or $52 million.
- With Etienne limited, New Orleans is likely to lean more on Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller for carries and third-down work, a shift that would alter play-calling and passing-down personnel.
- Saints practice reports on Thursday and Friday will determine Week 3 availability, and the team also listed other players as limited or out this week which could affect depth and special-teams planning.