42 Chase Hansen LB

The Saints designated Hansen (hip) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

An undrafted rookie in 2019, Hansen made his NFL debut Week 1 of this season but suffered a hip injury and hasn't played since. He'll return to practice this week in hopes of playing this Sunday against the Bears, but the Saints have 21 days to evaluate his health before activating him from IR.

Hansen (hip) was placed on injured reserve by the Saints on Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Hansen came into Sunday's game against Detroit deemed questionable; however, he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three games with the hip issue. With Hansen out, Demario Davis is the only healthy weakside linebacker on the roster, and Craig Robertson and Zack Baun should see more action on special teams.

Hansen (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Hansen has missed the last two games but was limited in practice all week and has a chance to play Sunday. When he last played in Week 1, Hansen worked exclusively on special teams and would likely operate in a similar role if he suits up Sunday.

Hansen (hip) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Packers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Hansen's absence will mark his second straight due to a hip issue. When healthy, he projects to help contribute on special teams for the Saints. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 versus the Lions.

Hansen (hip) has been ruled out of Monday's game versus the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

After spending his rookie 2019 season on the NFI list with an undisclosed injury, Hansen made his NFL debut in Week 1, logging all 13 snaps on special teams. He won't be available for an encore after picking up an injury during the practice week, so he'll look to get healthy before a Week 3 meeting with Green Bay.

Hansen (undislcosed) was placed on the waived/NFI list by the Saints on Tuesday.

The type of injury Hansen is going through is unclear, but the fact that he was placed on the Non-Football Injury list suggests his injury took place off the field. His placement prevents him from practicing, and he likely won't see the field any time soon. The 25-year-old was impressive last season for Utah, making 114 tackles (70 solo) and five sacks in 13 games.

Hansen (undisclosed) re-signed with the Saints after the team waived him Friday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Hansen was let go by the Saints with a non-football injury designation but was able to find his way back to the team. The 25-year-old was impressive last season for Utah, making 114 tackles (70 solo) and five sacks in 13 games.

Hansen (undisclosed) was waived by the Saints on Friday with a non-football injury designation, per the NFL transaction page.

Hansen signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent after an impressive senior season at Utah. Considering the non-football injury designation, the 25-year-old may be destined for the NFI list.

Hansen (hip) signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent Thursday.

Hansen spent his first three seasons at Utah as a safety before transitioning to linebacker and earning second-team All-American with 114 tackles (22 for loss), two interceptions and one touchdown in 2018. The 25-year-old figures to fight for a roster spot as a contributor on special teams.