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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Ruled out for Sunday
Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Friday that Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup 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 New Orleans 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: Dealing with hamstring injury
Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.McKinstry got his second start of the season in Week 8 against the Broncos, during which he registered five tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup. The rookie second-round pick is set to see more snaps with the first-team defense following the season-ending injury to Paulson Adebo (lower leg). However, McKinstry has been working through a hamstring injury this week that limited him in practice Wednesday and kept him off the field Thursday. It's a trend in the wrong direction, but he'll have a chance to return to practice Friday, though he'll likely be tagged with an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Carolina.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Stepping into larger role
Kool-Aid 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
Kool-Aid McKinstry (knee) is not listed on the New Orleans 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: On track to play Week 1
Kool-Aid McKinstry (knee) avoided serious injury in Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.McKinstry limped off the field after the New Orleans Saints' first defensive drive in Sunday's contest and was taken back to the locker room. Further evaluation didn't reveal any significant issues, and the rookie second-round pick is expected to suit up for New Orleans' regular-season opener against Carolina on Sept. 8.
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Leaves game with leg injury
Kool-Aid 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 New Orleans 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
Kool-Aid McKinstry (foot) participated in the New Orleans 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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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Getting closer to return
Kool-Aid McKinstry (foot) is nearing a return to health, and coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday "there's a chance" he could begin taking on-field reps at the New Orleans Saints' mandatory minicamp, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.McKinstry is recovering from surgery undergone to address a Jones fracture in his right foot, an injury discovered at the NFL Scouting Combine. Due to the surgery McKinstry has missed rookie minicamp and OTAs, but it appears he's nearing a return. Allen said "I don't think we'll see him in any team work next week" at mandatory minicamp, but that the rookie second-round pick could be "maybe working in some walkthroughs and individual type stuff."
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Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry: Big Easy bound
The New Orleans Saints selected Kool-Aid McKinstry (foot) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 41st overall.If not for a foot injury that was discovered at the NFL Combine and prevented him from testing, McKinstry might have gone much earlier. He's a well-built boundary corner at 6-foot, 199 pounds with 32-inch arms, and he started 33 games in three years at Alabama. He broke up an impressive 16 passes as a sophomore, and though he only had two career picks, his coverage ability and his willingness in run support both stand out. McKinstry should challenge for boundary reps as a rookie provided his foot is back to 100 percent by camp.
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#14 DB / New Orleans Saints / EXP: 0YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 199 lb Age: 22 College: Alabama Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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