New Orleans Saints announce inactive players for season opener against Detroit Lions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have released their list of inactive players ahead of their season opener against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Kickoff is scheduled for 90 minutes after the announcement. The Saints enter the contest without key contributors including Cameron Jordan, Oscar Delp, and Alvin Kamara due to injuries. The team designated Zach Wilson as the emergency QB3 for the matchup. Offensive lineman Mason Murphy is inactive, while defensive linemen John Ridgeway and Khristian Boyd will also sit out. Cornerback Decamerion Richardson is active for the game. The Saints are looking for a win to set the tone for the 2026 season.
- •Cameron Jordan, Oscar Delp, and Alvin Kamara are inactive due to injuries.
- •Zach Wilson is designated as the emergency QB3.
- •Mason Murphy, John Ridgeway, and Khristian Boyd are inactive for New Orleans.
- •Decamerion Richardson is available for the game against Detroit.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Half of Saints' 2026 rookie draft class inactive for Week 1 vs. Lions
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints announce inactive players for Week 1 at Lions
"Between injuries and roster cuts, half of the New Orleans Saints' 2026 rookie draft class is inactive for the season opener against the Detroit Lions.
"The New Orleans Saints announced inactive players for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. Here's who will sit this one out, and who's the emergency QB3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:14 PMHalf of Saints' 2026 rookie draft class inactive for Week 1 vs. Lions
Between injuries and roster cuts, half of the New Orleans Saints' 2026 rookie draft class is inactive for the season opener against the Detroit Lions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:35 PMNew Orleans Saints announce inactive players for Week 1 at Lions
The New Orleans Saints announced inactive players for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. Here's who will sit this one out, and who's the emergency QB3.
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