Former Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner, who just signed this week with the New Orleans Saints, tore his quadriceps and is out for the season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 28, 2023
Everyone in New Orleans was excited earlier this week when the Saints decided to bring Trai Turner back to his hometown. The veteran offensive guard was supposed to be a key depth piece for this season, but unfortunately has already been lost for the year due to an injury. Training camp injuries are the worst for many reasons, but this one hurts even more due to the excitement around the signing.
This injury opens up another spot on the roster and depth chart, so the Saints will need to dip back into the free agent pool once again. Here are the four best options available at the guard spot for the Saints to consider: