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NFL·INJURY·September 12, 2026 02:24 PM ET

Saints place Audric Estimé on injured reserve

Treyton Welch signs to the active roster.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read
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Saints signed tight end Treyton Welch to their active roster and placed running back Audric Estimé on Injured Reserve. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: New Orleans also elevated wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. and running back CJ Donaldson from the practice squad. The moves come ahead of Sunday's season opener.

Why it matters: Donaldson gives the Saints another backfield option with Estimé unavailable.

What to watch: Sunday's game will show how much work Donaldson gets in the backfield.

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