Turner (ankle) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
Turner missed the Saints' first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury, but he was a limited participant Friday and has been cleared to suit up in the team's regular-season finale. The fourth-year defensive end has been working in a rotational role throughout the campaign while also serving on special teams. Turner would set a new career high if he can log at least a half-sack Sunday.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Not able to play in season finale
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Gay (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Gay popped up on the injury report Thursday due to a shoulder issue and finished the week with a pair of limited practice sessions. The Saints have long been eliminated from playoff contention, so there wasn't much motivation to have Gay suit up at less than 100 percent. The veteran linebacker will finish the campaign with 28 tackles (19 solo), two sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 games. He'll be a free agent at the conclusion of the campaign.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Ruled out for Week 18
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Werner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Werner was in concussion protocol throughout the week and wasn't able to be cleared ahead of the Saints' season finale. He'll thus miss his fourth game of the campaign. Werner will finish 2024 with 92 tackles (54 solo) -- one shy of his career-best mark -- along with one pass defensed over 13 contests. He's signed with New Orleans through the end of the 2026 season.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Questionable versus Tampa Bay
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Turner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Turner was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders and logged a pair of DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited practice Friday. The 2021 first-round pick has been a flop in New Orleans, logging 5.0 career sacks and never turning into a starter for the team. He's played in a career-high 15 games this season as a reserve lineman, logging 21 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Turner's rookie contract is set to expire in March.
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Saints' Willie Gay: Questionable for Week 18
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Gay (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Gay was added to the injury report Thursday, getting in a pair of limited practices to close out the week. A part-time linebacker for New Orleans, Gay has 28 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 15 games this season.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Questionable for Week 18 finale
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Werner (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Werner was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders and remains in the league's protocol. Clearing protocol in one week's time isn't typical anymore in the NFL, so he should be considered genuinely questionable for the Saints' Week 18 season finale. Through 13 games this season, Werner has logged 92 tackles (54 solo) and one pass breakup.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Returns to practice Thursday
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Werner (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Werner entered concussion protocols following the Saints' 25-10 loss to the Raiders this past Sunday. He was unable to practice Wednesday, so his ability to participate in a limited capacity Thursday indicates he is progressing in his recovery. Werner would have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Pete Werner: In concussion protocol
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Werner did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a concussion.
Werner had a team-high 13 tackles (seven solo) during the Saints' Week 17 loss to the Raiders. The 2021 second-round pick likely injured his head during the game and was diagnosed with a concussion following further tests after the contest. Werner would have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Buccaneers.
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Saints' Jaylan Ford: Placed on IR
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The Saints moved Ford (fibula) to injured reserve Tuesday.
Ford fractured his fibula Sunday against Las Vegas and is set to have surgery. The rookie linebacker played exclusively on special teams this season. The Saints signed tackle Josh Ball from the Cowboys' practice squad to their active roster Tuesday in a corresponding move.
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Saints' Khalen Saunders: Ties season high with seven tackles
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Saunders finished Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Raiders with seven tackles (three solo).
Saunders tied a season high with seven combined tackles and finished as the Saints' fourth-leading tackler Sunday behind Pete Werner (13), Demario Davis (13) and Will Harris (eight). Saunders is now up to 43 tackles (18 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three pass defenses (including one interception) through 12 regular-season games. He'll look to finish the 2024 campaign off strong in the Saints' regular-season finale against the Buccaneers next Sunday.
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Saints' Jaylan Ford: Done for 2024
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Head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday that Ford will have surgery for a fractured fibula that he suffered during the Saints' 25-10 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Ford was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after suffering the injury on punt coverage. Per John Hendrix of SI.com, the Saints will conduct additional tests on Ford's leg to see if there's any further structural or ligament damage beyond the fracture before moving ahead with surgery. The rookie fifth-round pick played primarily on special teams during his first NFL regular season and finished with four tackles (two solo) across eight games.
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Saints' Cameron Jordan: Picks up another sack Sunday
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Jordan recorded three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders.
After not recording a single sack over his first nine games of the season, Jordan has now collected four in his last seven games. He'll be hoping to further boost his season sack total in Week 18 when the Saints go on the road to take on Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Will Harris: Posts solid numbers in loss
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Harris recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders.
Harris played all 74 of New Orleans' defensive snaps in Week 17, and he managed to collect at least eight tackles for his third straight game. He'll be trying to extend that streak in Week 18 when the Saints travel to take on Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Demario Davis: Racks up 13 tackles Sunday
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Davis recorded 13 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders.
Davis reached double digits in the tackle category for his third straight contest in Week 17, helped along by a game script that allowed Las Vegas to attempt 38 rushes. He's eight tackles away from his career-high season tackle total (135) heading into a Week 18 tilt at Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Leading tackler in loss
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Werner recorded 13 tackles (seven total) during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus the Raiders.
Werner was kept busy in a game where Las Vegas ran the ball 38 times, and he reached double digits in the tackle department for the first time this season. He's eight tackles away from his first 100-tackle season going into a Week 18 matchup at Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Likely out for remainder of Week 17
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Turner hurt his ankle against Las Vegas on Sunday and is doubtful to return, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Turner was deemed doubtful with just over three minutes left in the contest, which adds to the unlikelihood of him returning. Prior to his exit, he recorded one assisted tackle.
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Saints' Jaylan Ford: Suffers leg injury in Week 17
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Ford (lower leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Ford was hurt while on punt coverage late in the fourth quarter. He was carted off the field and ruled out shortly thereafter. Per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, Ford's injury was to his fibula.
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Saints' Nathan Shepherd: Able to suit up Sunday
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Shepherd (eye) is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against Las Vegas.
Shepherd was a last-minute inactive last Monday against Green Bay after suffering an eye injury. However, he logged an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week and will be able to take the field Sunday. Shepherd's return has resulted in John Ridgeway (coach's decision) being a healthy scratch for Week 17.
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Saints' Nathan Shepherd: Questionable to play vs. Raiders
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Shepherd (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders after logging a full practice Friday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Shepherd suffered an eye injury during the Raiders' Week 16 loss to the Packers. He was listed as a limited practice participant on the Saints' first two injury reports of the week, but he finished strong Friday with a full session and appears to be on track to play Sunday even with the questionable tag. Shepherd has registered 32 tackles (13 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 14 regular-season games.
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Saints' Nathan Shepherd: Estimated as full participant
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Shepherd (eye) was listed as a full participant in New Orleans' practice estimate Wednesday.
Shepherd is seemingly healthy after having suffered an eye injury during the team's Week 16 shutout loss to the Packers. He should return to his role as one of the team's starting defensive tackles for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders.
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