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The Saints announced roster moves Sept. 18: long snapper Zach Wood was placed on injured reserve. To fill roster spots the team promoted running back CJ Donaldson from the practice squad to the active roster and signed veteran long snapper Scott Daly to the practice squad. These moves change the Saints' special teams personnel and add a young running-back option for Week 2 depth.
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New Orleans posted its Friday injury report for Week 2 (Sept. 18). Long snapper Zach Wood is out and listed on IR; linebacker Isaiah Stalbird is doubtful with a shoulder injury. Three players — WR Chris Olave (hamstring), DE Chase Young (calf) and DT Christen Miller (toe) — are questionable after limited participation on Friday. Several others (Cam Jordan, Alvin Kamara, Oscar Delp) practiced fully.
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Chase Young limited with calf on Thursday injury report
Edge rusher Chase Young was listed as a limited participant Thursday with a calf issue. Young missed games last season with a strained calf, making this a noteworthy practice day designation ahead of Week 2.
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Tight end Juwan Johnson returns to practice as limited participant
Tight end Juwan Johnson returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant after missing time with an illness. His limited participation indicates progress but does not guarantee full availability for Sunday.
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Long snapper Zach Wood out with calf strain, timeline unclear
The Saints will be without long snapper Zach Wood because of a calf strain; the team listed the injury as indefinite. The report was first noted by ESPN and amplified by SI, which noted the Saints have used positional alternatives (deep snapping) in camp.
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Chris Olave limited with hamstring on Thursday injury report
Wide receiver Chris Olave was listed as a limited participant on the Saints' Thursday practice report with a hamstring issue. The listing raises short-term availability questions for Sunday’s game at Baltimore and will be re-evaluated on Friday’s report.
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Alvin Kamara fully practiced; Cam Jordan, Oscar Delp returned to practice ahead of Week 2
The Saints’ first Week 2 practice report shows RB Alvin Kamara was a full participant and coach Kellen Moore said he feels good about Kamara's chance to play Sunday in Baltimore. Veteran DE Cameron Jordan and rookie TE Oscar Delp both returned to practice on a limited basis; TEs Juwan Johnson (illness) and LB Isaiah Stalbird (shoulder) did not practice.
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Local reporting from nola.com and film reviews show undrafted rookie RB CJ Donaldson played 14 offensive snaps in Week 1 with specific package usage, and Martin Emerson Jr. logged 10 defensive snaps in place of Quincy Riley. Those snap-count notes could indicate role experimentation heading into Week 2.
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Saints list Oscar Delp, Cameron Jordan and Alvin Kamara as questionable for Week 2
SI Betting’s Week 2 game preview lists tight end Oscar Delp, defensive end Cameron Jordan and running back Alvin Kamara as questionable on the Saints’ injury report ahead of Sunday’s game at Baltimore. These statuses matter for short-week planning and game-day rotations if any or all are limited or inactive.
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Early Week 2 odds install Saints as roughly 8.5-point underdogs at Ravens
Sports Illustrated’s odds roundup shows New Orleans opening as an 8.5-point underdog in Baltimore for Week 2. The line reflects market expectations after the Saints’ overtime loss and Baltimore’s 41-23 opener.
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PFF grades highlight strong Saints passing grades but run defense issues after Week 1
Pro Football Focus metrics compiled by Sports Illustrated show New Orleans graded well in passing/receiving areas but below-average on run defense after the Lions game. The report flags run defense as the primary area needing improvement ahead of Baltimore.
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Saints sign edge Jonah Williams to practice squad
The Saints officially added veteran edge Jonah Williams to the practice squad, the team announced Sept. 14. Williams appeared in 15 games for New Orleans in 2025 and provides defensive-line depth for the roster.
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Saints lose 31-30 in overtime to Lions after failed 2-point try
New Orleans rallied from a 21-0 deficit to force overtime but fell 31-30 when a two-point conversion attempt failed in overtime at Ford Field. The loss gives the Saints an 0-1 start and showcased both a late offensive surge and earlier turnovers that put them in a hole.
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Saints protest overturned defensive touchdown in Week 1 loss
A would-be defensive touchdown on a Chase Young strip-sack was overturned after review and ruled an incomplete forward pass; Saints players and coaches expressed confusion and frustration while the NFL replay office said the ruling hinged on Detroit QB Jared Goff beginning a throwing motion. The reversal removed a momentum-shifting score for New Orleans.
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Coach Kellen Moore says team ‘escaped Detroit healthy’; key players progressing
Moore reported no new significant injuries the day after the 31-30 loss and said Alvin Kamara, Cameron Jordan and rookie TE Oscar Delp are "progressing well" and could be available as the week continues. The coach described only typical bumps and bruises from the opener.
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