Saints' Jordan Howden: Unable to play Week 1

Howden (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's tilt versus Arizona.

Howden battled an oblique injury throughout the week, though he was able to participate in practice in a limited fashion. Nonetheless, he isn't well enough to take the field for New Orleans' regular-season opener. With Howden out Week 1, rookie Jonas Sanker will be the primary safety depth behind Justin Reid and Julian Blackmon.