The New Orleans Saints will have to wait at least one week for the full form of their new defense.
The team announced on Friday that DE Chase Young would miss Week 1 due to a calf issue that arose midweek. Young did not practice either of the final two days, though he did indicate that it’s not expected to be a long-term issue.
The Saints signed DE Garrett Nelson for depth, but could also turn to rookie Fadil Diggs as a practice squad call-up.
Here’s how the full injury report broke down on Friday:
Here’s the injury report broke down on the Saints’ Week 1 injury report broke down on Thursday:
– LG Trevor Penning (toe): DNP | DNP | DNP – out
– DT Khristian Boyd (hand): LP | FP | FP
– S Jordan Howden (oblique): LP | LP | LP – questionable
– CB Alontae Taylor (groin): LP | LP | LP
– DE Chase Young (calf): LP | DNP | DNP – out
FP = full participant; LP = limited participant; DNP = did not participate
The only other player ruled out for the Saints is LG Trevor Penning, who is yet to get on the field for practice since suffering a toe injury in the preseason opener. Veteran Dillon Radunz will start in relief, as he did for the final two preseason games. Jordan Howden practiced all three days but is questionable with an oblique issue.
The good news comes in the form of Alontae Taylor, who was upgraded to a full participant on Friday and does not have an injury designation, indicating he is expected to play. Taylor missed a majority of the preseason with a groin injury that was suffered in the final practice ahead of the preseason opener.
The Saints open their 2025 slate at noon Sunday when they host the Cardinals at the Caesars Superdome. Catch all the action on WWL and Audacy.
