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Top Cesar Ruiz News

  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Logs full practice Thursday

    Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Ruiz is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He should reclaim his starting job at right guard from William Sherman for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Limited Wednesday

    Ruiz (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    The Michigan product has missed the Saints' last two games due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Ruiz likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation in the Week 18 matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Won't play vs. Tennessee

    Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Ruiz will end up missing a second straight game due to an ankle injury, so William Sherman will likely start at right guard against Tennessee. With the Saints eliminated from playoff contention, Ruiz's last opportunity to suit up this season is Week 18 against the Falcons.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Considered unavailable Thursday

    Ruiz (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

    Ruiz was once again considered unavailable as the Saints did not practice for the second straight day. The offensive lineman appears to be trending towards missing a second consecutive game, and if that's the case, William Sherman will likely draw another start at right guard versus Tennessee on Sunday.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Logs DNP on Wednesday

    Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Ruiz was unable to play against the Jets in Week 16 due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and give himself an opportunity to play against the Titans on Sunday. William Sherman started at right guard in Week 16 and would likely reprise that role if Ruiz is not cleared to play Week 17.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Won't play vs. NYJ

    Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

    Ruiz suffered an ankle injury during the Saints' win over the Panthers in Week 15, which prevented him from practicing all week. Dillon Radunz will likely start at right guard Sunday in Ruiz's stead.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: No practice Wednesday

    Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

    Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Panthers and the issue is continuing to plague him. His status for a Week 16 matchup against the Jets looks to be in doubt, though he'll still have two days to increase his practice reps.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Suffers ankle injury

    Ruiz (ankle) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup versus the Panthers on Sunday.

    Ruiz sustained the injury in the second half, making his status for the remainder of the game uncertain. Dillon Radunz should fill in at right guard if Ruiz ends up being unable to return to Sunday's matchup.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Upgrades to full practice

    Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Still nursing ankle injury

    Ruiz (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Ruiz was sidelined in Week 5 versus the Giants due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 at Buffalo, and now it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go for Week 6. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Unavailable for Week 5

    Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in the team's 31-19 loss to the Bills in Week 4, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his place, Dillon Radunz (toe) and Torricelli Simpkins are the top candidates to draw the start at right guard versus New York.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Won't play Week 5, IR candidate

    Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Ruiz is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury and will not play in the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Ruiz sustained the injury when he got rolled up during the Saints' 31-19 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He's already been ruled out for Week 5, and the severity of his injury makes him a candidate for injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins took over at right guard following Ruiz's injury Sunday, and the former joins Dillon Radunz (toe) as the top candidates to take over as the Saints' starting right guard for as long as Ruiz is sidelined.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Missing time

    Ruiz will miss time after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Bills, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    The veteran offensive lineman is set to undergo scans to determine the severity of his ankle injury, but he's still expected to miss game time regardless. With Ruiz likely sidelined for New Orleans' Week 5 matchup against the Giants, Xavier Truss is the next man up at right guard.

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  • Saints' Cesar Ruiz: Questionable to return vs. Bills

    Ruiz is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buffalo due to an ankle injury.

    Ruiz will be evaluated by trainers on the sideline to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Torricelli Simpkins will fill in at right guard for as long as Ruiz is out of the game.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 316 lbs
Birthplace: Camden, NJ
Age: 26
School: Michigan
Experience: 6