Head coach Kellen Moore relayed that Young is dealing with an ankle injury that he picked up during the Saints' 28-19 loss to the Broncos during Saturday's preseason game, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Young had to be carted off the field during Saturday's game after his leg got rolled up on. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, and the Saints should provide an update on the 2021 sixth-rounder over the coming days. Young's status for Week 1 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 7 is up in the air.
... See More... See Less
Saints' Landon Young: Exits with injury
Rotowire
Young has left Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a knee injury.
Young's current absence will leave the Saints without their starter at right tackle. While the Kentucky product is sidelined, Cameron Erving has stepped in for him.
... See More... See Less
Saints' Landon Young: Out again
Rotowire
Young (hip) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Texans, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Young's absence will mark his second straight due to a hip issue. He was sidelined at practice all week, rendering this update relatively unsurprising. As a result, New Orleans' tackle depth will be thin in Week 6.
... See More... See Less
Saints' Landon Young: Full participant Wednesday
Rotowire
Young (knee) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Young was sidelined by an MCL injury this preseason, though it appears this issue won't limit him heading into Sunday's season opener against the Titans. After making the team's final 53-man roster in late August, the 2021 sixth-round pick should slot in alongside James Hurst as the Saints' top swing tackle.
