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Saints vs. Steelers: Injury Concerns Mount Ahead of Paris Showdown
Saints face injury worries as Paris clash looms with key players sidelined.
In brief
Saints face injury worries as Paris clash looms with key players sidelined. New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara and Cesar Ruiz face injury concerns ahead of Sunday's Paris game against Pittsburgh Steelers. Originally reported by New Orleans Saints On SI.
Injury concerns mount
New Orleans Saints face several injury concerns ahead of Sunday's historic international matchup against Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France in Paris.
Key players sidelined
Running back Alvin Kamara and starting offensive guard Cesar Ruiz headline New Orleans' injury report, while Pittsburgh monitors T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Jalen Ramsey.
Saints injury report
According to the Saints' official Thursday injury report, 11 New Orleans players were listed with three missing practice and three participating on a limited basis.
Saints' record
The Saints (2-4) are looking to build momentum after Sunday's 34-27 victory over the New York Giants, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
Steelers' record
Pittsburgh (4-2) enters the matchup seeking its second consecutive victory.
Kamara's status
Kamara was limited for the second consecutive practice Thursday, leaving his availability worth monitoring heading into Sunday's game.
Ruiz's status
Ruiz's situation is potentially more concerning as the veteran offensive lineman missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury.
Elliss and Jennings
Linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf) and edge rusher Anfernee Jennings (knee) were limited for the second consecutive day with Elliss confirming he will play Sunday.
“Yes”
Encouraging news
Shough, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Nathan Shepherd participated fully despite injuries, while CJ Donaldson improved from limited to full practice Thursday.
Steelers' injury report
Pittsburgh Steelers reported T.J. Watt (calf), Alex Highsmith (groin), Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and Cameron Heyward (rest) as key injury concerns.
Watt's status
Watt, the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year with 4.5 sacks through six games, was limited with a calf injury after sitting out Wednesday for rest.
Ramsey's status
Jalen Ramsey returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday with a wrist injury, though he participated limitedly.
Steelers' concerns
Pittsburgh is also dealing with significant injury concerns, particularly on defense with several players sidelined.
In short
New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara and Cesar Ruiz face injury concerns ahead of Sunday's Paris game against Pittsburgh Steelers.
