Cesar Ruiz exits game with knee injury, status uncertain for next week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
New Orleans Saints right guard Cesar Ruiz left the game against the New York Giants with a knee injury. After participating in 29 plays, he was ruled out about half an hour later. Coach Kellen Moore indicated that Ruiz will undergo an MRI to assess the injury before the team travels to Paris for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers next week. Rookie Jeremiah Wright filled in for Ruiz during the final plays of the game. Ruiz's performance has been under scrutiny, with fans calling for Wright to take over permanently if Ruiz is unable to play.
- •Ruiz left the game after 29 plays due to a knee injury.
- •Jeremiah Wright replaced Ruiz and played the final 43 plays.
- •Coach Kellen Moore stated an MRI is planned before the team's travel.
- •Ruiz's status for the game against the Steelers remains uncertain.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore shares update on Saints guard Cesar Ruiz injury
"New Orleans Saints right guard Cesar Ruiz exited Sunday's win over the New York Giants with a knee injury. Here's what we know.
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