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Taysom Hill is out for the year after Week 13 knee injury

Breaking: Taysom Hill is out for the year after a Week 13 injury, which included damage to his ACL and other parts of his knee:

Testing on Taysom Hill’s injured knee confirmed the New Orleans Saints’ fears: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that imaging revealed a season-ending injury for the star playmaker, which NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill clarified meant damage to his ACL and other parts of his knee.

It’s the latest in a series of lower-body injuries dating back to Hill’s college career. The 34-year old has suffered everything from broken bones to sprained tendons and planter fasciitis, on top of this new ligament issue. Hill could be forgiven for choosing to call it a career at this point, but we shouldn’t speculate too much about his future.

For now the Saints are going to have to find out ways to win without him. They’re 4-4 in games he’s dressed for this season and 0-4 in games he’s missed. Hill was one of the first players offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak sat down with when he accepted the job, and the positionless playmaker was a key part of his plans for 2024. We’ll just have to wait and see what’s next for both of them.

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Report: Saints fear grim news on Taysom Hill’s knee injury

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the New Orleans Saints are bracing for bad news on Taysom Hill’s knee injury after an upcoming MRI:

Taysom Hill’s knee injury late in Sunday’s New Orleans Saints loss to the Los Angeles Rams may have been just as bad as it looked. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Saints fear it’s a significant knee injury that will end Hill’s season. Rapoport adds that while Hill is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday “to determine the severity of the injury,” the team is bracing for the worst.

It’s a tough blow for one of the toughest players on the team. Hill missed four games earlier this season but played through pain while dealing with other ailments, and he’s been a great fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense when healthy. Hill was recognized as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after the Saints’ last game and was averaging the best rushing yards per game (38.3) and receiving yards per game (21.4) of his career this season.

He’s proven to be irreplaceable. We’ll keep an eye out for updates on his status as more information becomes available.

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Rashid Shaheed takes first steps forward in his recovery process

Rahshid Shaheed shared a video of his recovery from meniscus surgery. He’s taken the first steps forwards in his return to the field in 2025:

New Orleans Saints wide receiver, Rashid Shaheed has reached a major milestone. On Friday evening, Shaheed posted a clip on Instagram of him walking. This video documents the first steps that he has taken without assistance since getting the surgery

There’s two things you’ll notice from the short clip. Shaheed is walking without any sort of brace on, and he’s walking at a pretty good pace for a guy only six weeks removed from knee surgery.

Shaheed injured his knee against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. Shortly after that, the wide receiver underwent meniscus surgery and was placed on season ending injured reserve.

He won’t return this season, of course, but Shaheed appears to be making a speedy recovery. He’s one of two wide receivers who my be out for the season. The jury is still out on whether Chris Olave will return from a concussion that also put him on injured reserve.

There may not be a position group more impacted by injuries than the wide receiver room.

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Kareem Hunt injury update: Latest news on Chiefs RB’s status

#Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kareem Hunt was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ Wednesday injury report for Week 11 due to an issue with his knee.

Despite this latest setback, Hunt will likely be available for Kansas City’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Kareem Hunt injury update

Hunt was a full participant in Kansas City’s practice session on Wednesday, so his knee injury didn’t prevent him from getting reps in with his teammates.

How long will Kareem Hunt be out?

Hunt should be available to play against the Bills in Week 11. There has been no indication that his condition will interfere with his ability to remain the Chiefs’ starting running back.

Chiefs RB depth chart

Should Hunt suffer a setback in his recovery from this latest knee injury, Kansas City will have to rely on veteran Samaje Perine and rookie Carson Steele to lead its running game.

Isiah Pacheco, who was the Chiefs’ starting running back entering the regular season, returned to practice on Wednesday after a stint on Kansas City’s injured reserve list, but he isn’t expected to play against Buffalo on Sunday.

All-Pro Saints WR set to have meniscus surgery

New Orleans Saints All-Pro returns specialist Rashid Shaheed will have meniscus surgery, but the wide receiver isn’t a lock for injured reserve just yet.

The New Orleans Saints are set to receive yet another devastating blow to the offensive side of the ball, with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed scheduled to have meniscus surgery ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Denver Broncos.

Shaheed, who has made one explosive play after the other including a 54-yard punt return touchdown last week, was hurt late in the fourth quarter last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It was reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that Shaheed’s availability for the rest of this season will be determined during his surgery. Whether Shaheed will need a full repair done to his knee or just a trim decides if his season is already over.

Shaheed will be heading to Los Angeles for his procedure tomorrow which means we’ll likely be updated on status within the coming days. Nevertheless, it’s a huge hit to an already depleted receiver room with Chris Olave also out with a concussion this week.

Reports: All-Pro Saints WR dealing with ‘concerning’ knee injury

Rashid Shaheed is dealing with a ‘concerning’ knee injury, per multiple reports. The Saints could be missing their two best wide receivers against the Broncos:

This isn’t what you want to see. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport each reported Monday that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is dealing with a knee injury that may cause him to miss some time. Underhill added that Shaheed suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It’s definitely worth watching for updates on Shaheed’s status; Rapoport shared that his source called the receiver’s injury concerning, and that “His  status going forward is TBD.” Underhill says the Saints will know once Shaheed’s test results come in.

Losing him would all-but cripple the offense. Chris Olave is already out with  a concussion and is unlikely to clear protocol in time to play Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. That leaves veteran backup Cedrick Wilson Jr. on the 53-man roster with rookies Bub Means and Mason Tipton. The Saints would have to call up either Equanimeous St. Brown, Kevin Austin Jr., or Jermaine Jackson from the practice squad just to fill out the gameday lineup. You can see why the Saints have been trying so hard to trade for Davante  Adams.

On top of his duties as a receiver, Shaheed has won All-Pro and Pro Bowl  recognition for his skills as a returner. He just scored a touchdown on a 54-yard punt return to keep his team alive against the Buccaneers. You hope he doesn’t have to miss much time, but every game is critical after a 2-4 start.

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Tyjae Spears says he was ‘so, so hurt’ the Saints didn’t draft him

Tyjae Spears was one of many Saints fans disappointed to see them draft a different running back last year: ‘I was so, so hurt’

Add Tyjae Spears to the list of New Orleans Saints fans who were shocked to see the team pick a different running back in last year’s NFL draft. Now with the Tennessee Titans, Spears recounted his draft-day experience with ESPN’s Turron Davenport. The Saints passed on Spears with the No. 71 pick, which they used on Kendre Miller. Spears went to the Titans ten slots later at No. 81.

“I ain’t gonna lie, I’m gonna keep it real. I was so, so hurt that they didn’t draft me,” Spears reflected. He was disappointed to not get to play football for his hometown team, but he’s grateful to be where he is now. Spears continue, “I’m blessed. I’m used to this position, I’m right where I need to be. My family inside the building, my family at home, I’m good, man.”

There was a lot of buzz around the pick last offseason. Spears had said publicly that he’d be thrilled to turn pro in New Orleans after excelling at Tulane. The team’s running backs coach personally put Spears through a workout at the Green Wave pro day. It had the makings of a great story.

But Spears fell in the draft due to concerns about the long-term health of his knee, and the Saints drafted a player with more immediate injury problems instead. Miller was actively recovering from a knee injury when they picked him. He missed more time with leg and ankle issues throughout his rookie year, and he’s been sidelined since the first day of training camp with an injured hamstring.

Spears was active for all 17 games last season and played well in tandem with Derrick Henry, totaling 100 carries for 453 rushing yards while catching 52 passes for another 385 receiving yards. He’s expecting a heavier workload after Henry left in free agency this offseason.

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Saints took the cautious approach with Ryan Ramczyk’s surgery

Ryan Ramczyk took a caution approach in knee surgery out of the options available to him, but the New Orleans Saints right tackle still landed in a tight spot:

The Ryan Ramczyk injury and surgery saga has been a difficult one to watch unfold, as he will be missing the season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. However, there are still small glimmers of hope coming out of the New Orleans Saints front office and coaching staff, which could be a positive sign moving into next season.

Head coach Dennis Allen spoke to the media recently, telling ESPN’s Katherine Terrell that Allen saw two options for the surgery on Ramczyk. One option, according to Allen, was “A lot more yes or no, meaning, you do the procedure and if it responds right, it’ll be good. If you don’t, well, he’s done.”

However, Ramczyk took the more cautious approach of the two, which is a good sign. General manager Mickey Loomis also talked about Ramczyk’s status, saying, “If there was any way possible, he (Ramczyk) would be playing.” Loomis also said that he is “hopeful that things can turn around, and with a year off that his knee responds, and he can get back out here for us.”

These quotes both sound like there is a possible glint of hope for 2025 and Ramczyk having a return chance. Ultimately, he needs to put his health first no doubt, and if he feels he is ready next year then maybe the discussion could be had about working into a return. Still, it is nice to hear a positive update on this front regardless, both from the general manager and head coach, as they have significantly more context than the rest of us at this point in time. We’ll just have to wait and see whether Ramczyk can get back out there.

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Ryan Ramczyk won’t play football in 2024, NFL future in doubt

Ryan Ramczyk won’t play football in 2024, and his NFL future is in doubt. If he’s already played his last down, it’s a career he can be proud of:

We received the clearest indication yet that Ryan Ramczyk has already played his last down of pro football on Thursday. The New Orleans Saints placed their former All-Pro right tackle on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which carries an important distinction from the active/PUP list other players were designated to.

As observed by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Ramczyk is a vested veteran (someone who has earned earned three or more credited seasons), and those vested veterans who have been placed on the reserve/PUP list before roster cuts on Aug. 27 are ineligible to play this season. His year is over.

“But his career for sure could be over now,” Rapoport said on NFL Network. “He is out for the season. He’s dealing with a knee issue and he of course has had some injury concerns over the years. But dealing with a knee issue now, they thought it was going to get better, they thought it was going to turn the corner, it just did not improve like the Saints and like Ramczyk had hoped.”

It’s possible that Ramczyk could bounce back after taking a year off, but he’s struggled to manage a degenerative knee condition and that’s unlikely to improve with time. At this point all he can realistically do is shed weight like many offensive linemen do after their playing careers are over, and formally file his retirement papers once the Saints are in a position to absorb it on the salary cap.

If this is it for Ramczyk, it’s a career he can be proud of. He only played a single season of Division I football in college before turning pro, having started at left tackle for Wisconsin after trying his hand at welding school, only to unexpectedly take over for an injured Zach Strief at right tackle during his first game as a rookie. Ramczyk immediately established himself as a top-five right tackle in the league and won three All-Pro nods in his seven-year career, starting every game he played. Few players retire without regrets, but Ramczyk got much closer than most. We’ll wish him well for whatever’s next.

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WATCH: Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu shows progress in recovery after knee injury

Check out this video of #Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu working out as he recovers from a serious knee injury.

The Kansas City Chiefs will rely on their defense in 2024 in their effort to make NFL history by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl championship.

While the unit’s strength is expected to lie in its secondary, Kansas City’s defensive line showed flashes of dominance last year, especially before Charles Omenihu’s season-ending knee injury in the AFC Championship Game.

Though he wasn’t on the field for Super Bowl LVIII, Omenihu was a key part of the Chiefs’ success in 2023. He seems primed for a triumphant return to action next season after he posted an encouraging update about his recovery on social media this week.

Though this heartening update is far from a guarantee that Omenihu will be ready to suit up for Kansas City’s season opener, it is a good indication that his rehab is progressing well and may prove to be a sign that he will be healthier sooner than some may think.