Overview
- Travis Etienne, who returned to limited practice Wednesday, has begun the Saints' 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve.
- Coach Kellen Moore said there is "some potential" for Etienne to play this week and that the staff will let the week of practice determine activation.
- Center Erik McCoy did not practice Wednesday with a biceps issue, leading Cesar Ruiz to be named the expected starting center and Jeremiah Wright to move to right guard.
- Running backs Alvin Kamara and C.J. Donaldson did not practice while Kendre Miller took primary carries during Etienne’s absence, leaving the backfield rotation unsettled.
- If the Saints activate Etienne within the 21-day period they must add him to the active roster, a choice that will directly affect snap distribution and play-calling in the near term.