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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Full practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2026

  McKinstry (illness) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. McKinstry left the team's 34-27 win over the Giants in Week 6 with a migraine, but he is now back to full health ahead of Week 7. The 24-year-old will be tasked with trying to slow down DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard in Sunday's matchup with the Steelers in Paris.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Suffers migraine Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2026

  Saints head coach Kellen Moore stated McKinstry (illness) exited Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants due to a migraine, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports. McKinstry exited Sunday's contest after experiencing a sudden onset of a migraine. Until there is a more definitive update, he should at least be considered questionable for the Week 7 meeting with the Steelers in Paris. If McKinstry can't suit up for that one, Quincy Riley is a candidate for more snaps.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Leaves game with illness

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2026

  McKinstry (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports. McKinstry is likely done for the remainder of the game as he battles a sudden illness. Decamerion Richardson and Martin Emerson will likely compete for snaps at outside cornerback opposite Quincy Riley.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Back in action Sunday

  Rotowire Aug 2, 2026

  McKinstry (ankle) returned to Sunday's training camp practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. McKinstry left Thursday's practice early after tweaking his ankle, though it was a precautionary move by the Saints. The third-year cornerback was back on the field Sunday, though he did not participate in the final team drill of practice. Still, it appears McKinstry is past the injury and should be an active participant in practices moving forward.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Sits out as precaution

  Rotowire Jul 30, 2026

  McKinstry left Thursday's practice early after a minor ankle roll, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Coach Kellen Moore said the early exit was merely precautionary and that the injury appeared minor. McKinstry may not miss any more time, but TJ Hall, Martin Emerson or Jordan Howden may get additional snaps at outside cornerback across from Quincy Riley if McKinstry sits out any upcoming practice sessions.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Picks off two passes in Week 5

  Rotowire Oct 6, 2025

  McKinstry recorded two interceptions among his three defensed passes and added four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 26-14 win over the Giants. McKinstry came up huge for New Orleans to help the team to its first win of the season. Both of his pickoffs came in the fourth quarter -- the first came on a deep pass that McKinstry grabbed as his own five-yard line, and the second (on New York's next drive) took place on a short pass at the Giants' 45-yard line. The interceptions were the first two of McKinstry's NFL career.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Records seven stops Week 1

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2025

  McKinstry posted seven tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass in a loss to Arizona on Sunday. McKinstry finished tied for third on Arizona with his seven stops, one of which went for a loss. The second-year cornerback broke up six passes as a rookie last season while recording 42 tackles over 15 games. He moved into a starting role late in the second half of the campaign and has held onto that status to begin the 2025 season, as he played all 66 of New Orleans' defensive snaps Sunday.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Becomes starter as rookie

  Rotowire Jan 8, 2025

  McKinstry recorded 42 tackles (32 solo) and six pass breakups across 15 games during the 2024 season. Both Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and Paulson Adebo (upper leg) missed large chunks of the season due to injury -- and the former was also traded to the Commanders at the deadline -- so McKinstry was forced to step up as a starter for a good portion of 2024, including all of New Orleans' last seven games. He wasn't picked on too often despite his inexperience, but he did surrender some explosive plays. With Lattimore now in Washington and Adebo set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, McKinstry should have a clear path to a starting role right from 2025.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Full practice participant Thursday

  Rotowire Dec 19, 2024

  McKinstry (neck/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. McKinstry was knocked out of the Saints' Week 15 loss to the Commanders due to a neck injury, and he finished the game with six tackles (four solo). It doesn't appear to be a lasting issue, as he was able to practice without limitations in New Orleans' first official session of the week Thursday. Barring any setbacks, McKinstry should be able to suit up against Green Bay on Monday. The rookie second-round pick has logged 33 tackles (26 solo) and five pass defenses across 12 regular-season games.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Exits with injury Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 15, 2024

  McKinstry sustained a neck injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders. McKinstry logged six tackles before exiting late in the second half Sunday. The rookie second-round pick has moved up into a starting role since cornerback Marshon Lattimore was sent to the Commanders at the trade deadline. With McKinstry sidelined, expect Shemar Jean-Charles to step up apposite starting cornerback Alontae Taylor.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Good to go against Cleveland

  Rotowire Nov 17, 2024

  McKinstry (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns. McKinstry finished the week strong with back-to-back full practices, and he will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. The rookie second-round pick should see a significant uptick in defensive snaps after Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to the Commanders at the trade deadline Nov. 5.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Questionable vs. Browns

  Rotowire Nov 15, 2024

  McKinstry (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Despite logging consecutive full practices to end the week, McKinstry will still draw the questionable tag after missing the Saints' last two games due to a hamstring injury. If McKinstry is able to return Sunday, he would reclaim his starting spot at corner alongside Alontae Taylor; otherwise, Shemar Jean-Charles would draw the start for a third straight game.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Missing another week

  Rotowire Nov 8, 2024

  McKinstry (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. The rookie corner from Alabama was unable to practice all week after missing the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Panthers due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up in Week 10. Shemar Jean-Charles is expected to start opposite Rico Payton (back) as part of the Saints' top outside cornerback duo in McKinstry's stead.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Opens week as DNP

  Rotowire Nov 6, 2024

  McKinstry (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday. McKinstry was sidelined for the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Panthers after likely aggravating his hamstring injury in practice, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing more time. The 2024 second-round pick likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 10, when the Saints host the Falcons.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Opens week as DNP

  Rotowire Nov 6, 2024

  McKinstry (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday. McKinstry was sidelined for the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Panthers after likely worsening his hamstring injury in practice, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing more time. The 2024 second-round pick likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 10, when the Saints host the Falcons.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Ruled out for Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 1, 2024

  Head coach Dennis Allens said Friday that McKinstry (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers. McKinstry appears to have worsened his hamstring issue in practice this week, as he recorded a limited session Wednesday then downgraded to DNPs both Thursday and Friday. With each of the Saints' top two outside cornerbacks, McKinstry and Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), sidelined in Week 9, Rico Payton (back) and Ugo Amadi could see increased work with New Orleans' first-team defense.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Stepping into larger role

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2024

  McKinstry is slated to handle an expanded role on defense beginning Sunday versus the Chargers, with Paulson Adebo (lower leg) having been placed on IR due to a season-ending broken femur, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. McKinstry, a rookie first-round pick, played 47 and 86 percent of defensive snaps Weeks 1 and 2, but he then transitioned into a depth role on defense until Adebo's injury Week 7. After Adebo went down versus Denver, McKinstry played 30 defensive snaps, his second-highest total of the season. He projects to join Marshon Lattimore as a starter on the perimeter on the road versus Los Angeles on Sunday.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Ready for debut

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2024

  McKinstry (knee) is not listed on the Saints' injury report Wednesday. McKinstry left New Orleans' second preseason game early with the injury, but it wasn't believed to be anything that would keep the rookie sidelined for an extended period. His absence from the team's initial injury report confirms that belief and he should be on the field Sunday against the Panthers. Although he's expected to play in a reserve role with Marshon Lattimore (hip) questionable for the game, the Alabama product could find himself on the field often Week 1.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Leaves game with leg injury

  Rotowire Aug 18, 2024

  McKinstry left Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers due to a right leg injury and is questionable to return, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. McKinstry came off the field limping after the Saints' first defensive drive, and he went back to the locker room after being checked out by trainers in the medical tent. He did not record a tackle before leaving Sunday's contest. Coach Dennis Allen clarified after the game that the injury was to McKinstry's knee, per John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated.

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• Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Past foot issue

  Rotowire Jul 24, 2024

  McKinstry (foot) participated in the Saints' first training camp practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. The 2024 second-round pick out of Alabama has been nursing a foot injury for a couple of months now, but it appears that he's moved past the issue. McKinstry recorded 23 defensed passes across his three years at Alabama, and since he's fully healthy again, the rookie is expected to step in and serve as a rotational cornerback immediately in New Orleans.

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