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.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Moved to IR
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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.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Sidelined for Week 14
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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.
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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.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Good to go
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Saldiveri (shoulder) is active for the Saints' Week 9 matchup with the Panthers.
Saldiveri injured his shoulder in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Broncos and subsequently missed last week's loss to the Chargers. In his return, look for him to resume his usual role at left guard.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Ruled out for Week 8
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Saldiveri (shoulder) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Saldiveri suffered a shoulder injury during the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Broncos. He is considered week-to-week with the injury, and him being ruled out for Sunday's contest comes as no surprise after he was unable to practice all week. Kyle Hergel filled in for Saldiveri following the latter's exit in Week 7, and the former could start at left guard for Sunday's game.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Out for game
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Saldiveri (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the Broncos, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
With right guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) also inactive Thursday, the Saints are now down both of their starting guards. Landon Young, Olisaemeka Udoh and Kyle Hergel are New Orleans' backup guards.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Returns to the field
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Saldiveri has recovered from a groin injury, John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated reports.
Saldiveri got hurt during minicamp last month, but he is now healthy once again. The 2023 fourth-round pick is in line to serve as New Orleans' starting left guard once the new campaign begins.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Returns to field
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Saldiveri (shoulder) took part in OTAs last week, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Saldiveri finished last season on IR, but he is now healthy and ready to compete. The second-year pro split reps at left guard with the newly acquired Shane Lemieux during practices.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Shifts to IR
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Saldiveri (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
The rookie offensive lineman out of Old Dominion seems to be dealing with some shoulder issue, and he'll be forced to miss New Orleans' next four games after being placed on IR. Saldiveri had appeared in four games for the Saints before suffering this injury, playing a total of 37 snaps (18 offensive and 19 on special teams).
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Passes physical
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Saldiveri (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Saints will presumably activate Saldiveri off the active/PUP list now that he's healthy. The Old Dominion product was a fourth-round pick by the Saints in April and has the versatility to be a solid backup at multiple positions along the Saints' offensive line as a rookie.
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Saints' Nick Saldiveri: Placed on active/PUP list
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The Saints placed Saldiveri on the active/PUP list Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury.
The severity of Saldiveri's injury remains unclear, but he's eligible to practice and/or play at any point during the preseason. The Old Dominion product was a fourth-round pick by the Saints in April and has the versatility to be a solid backup at numerous positions along the offensive line when healthy.
