What happened: The New Orleans Saints cleared Travis Etienne Jr. to return to the active roster ahead of Sunday's contest. New Orleans previously placed Travis Etienne on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Oct. 2.
Why it matters: His return solidifies the Saints' offensive backfield as the team navigates the 2026 regular season. The Clemson product provides New Orleans with its primary early-down running option after missing over a month of game action.
By the numbers: Etienne has run 30 times for 128 yards in 2026 through 3 games.
What to watch: The Saints kick off against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. Etienne's snap volume and touch distribution will be monitored closely in his return to the field.