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Saints RB Etienne Jr. Lands on IR
1 Oct
Summary
- Etienne Jr. placed on injured reserve with hamstring issue.
- He started all three games for New Orleans this season.
- His absence impacts the Saints' backfield before Week 4.
The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury. This roster move was reported on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Etienne Jr. had started all three of the Saints' games this season before this injury.
Prior to being sidelined, the 27-year-old running back had amassed 128 rushing yards on 30 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. He also contributed with 11 receptions for 51 yards, totaling 179 yards from scrimmage.
Etienne Jr. joined the Saints as a free agent after five seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed a four-year, $52 million contract with New Orleans in March 2026, following a strong 2025 season where he recorded 1,107 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
His absence presents a significant challenge for the Saints' offensive backfield as they look to recover from their second loss of the season. The team currently holds a 1-2 record after falling to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3.
New Orleans will now face the Atlanta Falcons in an NFC South division game on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET without their starting running back.
