Sanker (head) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The rookie safety from Virginia didn't practice Thursday due to a head injury, but following Friday's full session, he'll suit up Sunday. Sanker has appeared in all 12 of the Saints' games this season, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one interception. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as New Orleans' top free safety in Week 14.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Out for Sunday
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Reid (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Erin Summers of ESPN.com reports.
The 28-year-old didn't practice all week due to a knee injury and is now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. Reid is an integral portion of the Saints' defense, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one pick-six, over 12 appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 14, expect Jordan Howden to start at strong safety.
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Saints' Jonas Sanker: Absent from practice
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Sanker (head) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Sanker popped up on the injury report with an apparent head injury, ultimately sitting out practice after he opened the week as a full participant Wednesday. The safety is now in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, and he'll have one more chance to return to practice Friday.
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Saints' Justin Reid: DNP on Wednesday
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Reid (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Coach Kellen Moore added that Reid will not be placed on injured reserve with his knee injury that he suffered in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Reid could be looking at missing games, but it sounds like he has a good chance to play again this season.
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Saints' Demario Davis: Team-high nine stops vs. Miami
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Davis logged nine tackles (five solo) during the Saints' 21-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
It was another productive outing for Davis, who led the Saints in tackles while finishing second in the game behind Miami's Jordyn Brooks (12). Davis has registered at least nine stops in nine of 12 regular-season games, and his 111 combined tackles is sixth most in the NFL.
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Saints' Cameron Jordan: Sacks Tagovailoa twice
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Jordan posted four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Saints' 21-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Jordan sacked Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins' third offensive play of the game for an eight-yard loss, and the former tacked on a four-yard takedown of the Miami QB later in the first quarter. It was Jordan's second multisack performance of the season, and veteran defensive lineman has accrued 4.0 of his 6.5 sacks over the Saints' last three games. He'll look to add to his total in Week 15 against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Ruled out with knee
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Reid (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Despite Reid initially attempting to retake the field, his injury proved to be too much for him to continue to play. In the starter's absence, Jordan Howden should finish the game at strong safety.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Leaves, returns, leaves again
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Reid has a knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune reports.
The safety tried to return for one play but then had to leave the field again, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Reid had one tackle before exiting. Jordan Howden should see more snaps in his absence.
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Saints' Alontae Taylor: Six stops in loss
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Taylor recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.
Taylor was able to match his season-high five solo stops while he finished with at least six takedowns for the third straight game. The cornerback is now up to 56 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 11 contests this year.
Davis posted 11 tackles (six solo) during the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
It was another busy day for Davis, who played every single defensive snap for the 10th time in 11 games while logging double-digit tackles for the seventh time this season. The 2012 third-rounder has cracked the tackling century mark for a ninth consecutive year and for the 11th time in his NFL career. Davis' 102 total tackles (through 11 regular-season games) are tied with Jamien Sherwood for seventh most in the NFL.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Pick-six in Week 12 loss
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Reid posted seven tackles (three solo) and a pick-six during the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Reid picked off a Kirk Cousins pass that bounced off the hands of tight end Kyle Pitts, which Reid was able to return for a 49-yard pick-six in what ended up being the Saints' lone touchdown in Sunday's loss. It was the first interception of the season for Reid and the second pick-six of his career, the first of which took place during his rookie season in 2018 as a member of the Texans. The veteran safety has logged 59 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and four pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.
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Saints' Chase Young: Quiet in Week 10 win
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Young posted three tackles (one solo) during the Saints' 17-7 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Young wasn't able to extend his sack streak to four games Sunday, though he led all Saints defensive ends with 39 snaps on defense. Across the five games since returning from a calf injury Week 6, Young has accumulated 13 tackles (seven solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Saints' Pete Werner: Recovers fumble in Week 10 win
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Werner posted six tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during New Orleans' 17-7 win over Carolina on Sunday.
Werner finished tied with Kool-Aid McKinstry for the second most tackles on the Saints behind Demario Davis (seven). Werner also jumped on a fumble from Bryce Young midway through the third quarter, though the Saints' offense was unable to able to convert the turnover into points. Werner has tallied at least six stops in four of 10 regular-season games and is up to 60 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two fumble recoveries.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Logs five stops in Week 10 victory
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Reid registered five tackles (one solo) during the Saints' 17-7 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Reid's tackling output wasn't as high as it was over the prior three games, but he did play every single defensive snap for the fourth time this season. The 2018 third-rounder has tallied at least five stops in four straight games, and he enters the Week 11 bye with 52 tackles (30 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.
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Saints' Demario Davis: Leads team in stops Week 10
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Davis recorded seven tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 17-7 victory versus the Panthers.
Davis paced New Orleans in tackles and notched his second defensed pass of the campaign. Through 10 games, the veteran linebacker has tallied 91 tackles, tied for third most in the NFL.
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Saints' Alontae Taylor: Picks off pass in Week 10 win
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Taylor tallied five tackles (four solo) and in interception in Sunday's 17-7 victory versus Carolina.
Taylor played a big role in the Saints' win, intercepting Bryce Young early in the fourth quarter with New Orleans clinging to a three-point lead. The Saints scored a touchdown on their ensuing drive, leading to their second victory of the campaign. The pickoff was Taylor's first of the campaign and marked his first interception since the 2023 season.
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Saints' Jonah Williams: Active Sunday
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Williams is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The 30-year-old weakside linebacker logged 22 defensive snaps in the Week 9 loss to the Rams where he totaled three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks. He will likely be placed in the same defensive role against the Panthers as a rotational outside linebacker.
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Saints' Bryan Bresee: Good to go against Carolina
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Bresee (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
A back injury limited Bresee's practice participation Thursday and Friday, but the third-year pro has been cleared to play Week 10 after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 first-rounder has accumulated 21 tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.
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Saints' Bryan Bresee: Questionable for Sunday
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Bresee (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
The 2023 first-round pick from Clemson popped up on the Saints' injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to a back issue, putting his availability for Week 10 in jeopardy. Bresee has had an impressive start to New Orleans' 2025 campaign, recording 21 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended over nine appearances. If he's unable to play Sunday, Nathan Shepherd is likely to start on the Saints' defensive line.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Racks up 13 tackles Sunday
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Reid recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 34-10 loss against the Rams.
Reid was on the field for a season-high 76 defensive snaps in Week 9, and he made the most of his workload by posting the highest single-game tackle total of his career. A matchup against a run-heavy Carolina squad could set him up nicely to make some more stops in Week 10.
