Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Slated to miss all of 2025
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Saldiveri (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Saldivari suffered the injury Friday, so the official diagnosis didn't take long. The Saints signed Shane Lemieux to replace Saldiveri as depth along their offensive line.
The Saints placed Saldiveri (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Saldiveri hurt his knee against the Rams last Sunday and had to be carted to the locker room. He's now set to sit out at least four contests. Saldiveri will be eligible to return to action Week 18 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Jan. 5, but with the Saints currently sitting on a 4-8 record and a longshot to contend for the postseason, the left guard's campaign could be over.
Saldiveri (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Saldiveri's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as he was unable to practice all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Saints' Week 13 loss to the Rams. Expect Lucas Patrick to serve as New Orleans' top left guard in Week 14 in Saldiveri's stead.
Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Does not return in Week 13
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Saldiveri (knee) did not return to Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams.
Saldiveri suffered a knee injury in the third quarter, ultimately requiring a cart to get to the locker room. His status moving forward is uncertain, and if he's forced to miss any additional action, Landon Young is a top candidate to take over at left guard.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Questionable to return Sunday
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Saldiveri (knee) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Rams.
Saldiveri was carted off the field following a touchdown by the Saints in the third quarter, making it rather unlikely that he returns to the field in Week 13. Landon Young replaced Saldiveri at left guard against Los Angeles.
