What happened: New Orleans moved running back Travis Etienne to injured reserve after his hamstring injury. The designation opens an active-roster spot for the Saints.

Why it matters: Injured reserve turns the setback into a multiweek absence during the regular season. It also adds to a week of roster churn in New Orleans, which made four other moves Thursday after its injury report.

What to watch: The next Saints transaction wire will show how New Orleans uses Etienne's roster spot and reorders the backfield for the next month.