Werner (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Werner injured his neck during the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders in Week 3, which prevented him from participating in each of New Orleans' first two practices of Week 4 prep. His status may not be officially known until about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Saints announce their list of inactive players. Kaden Elliss (calf) has already been ruled out, and if Werner cannot play, then Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman would be the next men up at inside linebacker.
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Saints' Carl Granderson: Ruled out for Week 4
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Granderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Granderson injured his ankle during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. The injury is severe enough for him to not suit up Monday, and his next chance to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11. Anfernee Jennings (knee) has also been ruled out, so Myles Cole and Chris Rumph are both in line for more defensive snaps opposite Chase Young.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: Won't play against Atlanta
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Elliss (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Elliss will miss his first game of the 2026 season due to a calf injury. Pete Werner (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Saints may have to start Danny Stutsman and Isaiah Stalbird at inside linebacker for Monday's NFC South showdown. Elliss' next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Upgrades to full Friday
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Blackmon (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Blackmon was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The free safety's ability to practice fully Friday is a great sign that he has recovered from his calf injury. If Blackmon can practice fully again Saturday, he should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Falcons.
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Saints' Pete Werner: DNP in consecutive sessions
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Werner (neck) did not participate in Friday's practice.
Werner has been unable to practice since sustaining a neck injury in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. If the linebacker cannot practice in any capacity Saturday the chances he suits up for Monday night's game against the Falcons are low.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: DNP again Friday
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Elliss (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice.
Elliss has now missed consecutive sessions due to a calf injury. The linebacker has one more opportunity to log a limited practice Saturday. If Elliss cannot get on the field for at least one prep session, the odds of the 31-year-old suiting up for Monday night's game against the Falcons are close to zero.
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Saints' Martin Emerson: Practices in full Thursday
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Emerson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Emerson suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 2 win over the Ravens, subsequently resulting in him missing the Week 3 meeting with the Raiders. However, with Emerson logging a full session to begin the practice week ahead of Monday's clash with the Cardinals, it appears he will be back on the field for that one.
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Saints' Julian Blackmon: Limited by calf injury
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Blackmon (calf) was a limited participant at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Blackmon is dealing with a calf injury to open the week, forcing him to be limited at Thursday's session. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Monday night's matchup with Atlanta.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Sidelined at practice
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Werner (neck) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Werner sustained a neck injury in the first half of the team's Week 3 loss to Las Vegas, and he was unable to return to the contest. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice before Monday night's matchup with the Falcons.
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Saints' Kaden Elliss: Misses practice Thursday
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Elliss (calf) did not participate at the Saints' practice Thursday.
Elliss is dealing with an apparent calf injury as the team gets ready to face Atlanta on Monday night. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a practice before the team's Week 4 contest.
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Saints' Anfernee Jennings: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jennings has a knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The linebacker recorded three tackles (two solo) and a pass breakup before exiting. Jennings played more on special teams than defense in New Orleans' first two games.
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Saints' Carl Granderson: Returns to action
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Granderson (ankle) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Granderson was briefly sidelined with an ankle injury that he suffered in the third quarter, but he has now returned to action. The 29-year-old is back in his starting role as a weakside linebacker for New Orleans.
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Saints' Carl Granderson: Exits game with ankle injury
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Granderson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Granderson sustained the injury during the third quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Myles Cole and Anfernee Jennings are in line for more defensive snaps for as long as Granderson is out of the game.
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Saints' Martin Emerson: Won't play against Las Vegas
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Emerson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Emerson injured his shoulder during the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens. He drew the questionable tag for Week 3 following a limited practice Friday, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's game after failing to be cleared by medical staff following pregame warmups. Jayden Price, Michael Reid and Decamerion Richardson will provide depth in the secondary in Emerson's absence.
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Saints' Martin Emerson: Questionable against Raiders
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Emerson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Emerson suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Ravens and has since been labeled "day-to-day." The 25-year-old didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but was a limited participant Friday, though his presence wasn't enough to avoid a questionable tag for Week 3. If Emerson isn't available against Las Vegas, the door is open for more involvement from Jayden Price and Michael Reid.
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Saints' Christen Miller: Missing another game Sunday
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Miller (toe) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Miller has been battling a toe injury and will now miss his second consecutive game. Without him, Khristian Boyd is on track to see more snaps than usual once again.
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Saints' Jonas Sanker: Practices fully Thursday
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Sanker (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
A knee injury limited Sanker's practice participation Wednesday, but the issue appears to have been a precautionary measure, putting the second-year defensive back on track to play Sunday against Las Vegas. Sanker has 13 tackles (10 solo) through two regular-season games.
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Saints' Chase Young: Logs full practice Thursday
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Young (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Young opened Week 3 prep as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury, but his full session Thursday puts the seventh-year pass rusher on track to play against the Raiders on Sunday. Young has two tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one pass defense through the first two games of the regular season.
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Saints' Isaiah Stalbird: Healthy ahead of Week 3
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Stalbird (shoulder) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Wednesday.
Stalbird was unavailable for the team's 24-17 win over the Ravens in Week 2 due to a shoulder injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. The 26-year-old will be back in his role as a top depth option behind Kaden Elliss and Pete Werner at inside linebacker Sunday versus the Raiders.
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Saints' Christen Miller: DNP Wednesday
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Miller (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Miller continues to miss practice sessions as the defensive tackle works through the toe injury he likely suffered in the Saints' Week 1 overtime loss to the Lions. The rookie second-rounder was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday but has been downgraded to a non-participant to start Week 3 prep, suggesting not much progress has likely been made in his recovery.
