New Orleans Saints place Ty Chandler and Moliki Matavao on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Ty Chandler and tight end Moliki Matavao on injured reserve due to season-ending knee injuries. Both players sustained their injuries during the Week 2 preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. With Alvin Kamara already sidelined with a sprained MCL, the Saints are expected to rely on Travis Etienne Jr., Kendre Miller, and recently acquired Zamir White for their backfield needs. Matavao, a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, aimed to secure a roster spot but will now spend the season recovering.
- •Ty Chandler and Moliki Matavao suffer season-ending knee injuries.
- •Injuries occurred during the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Alvin Kamara is also injured, adding to the team's challenges.
- •Saints acquired Zamir White to bolster their backfield options.
- •Matavao was a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints lose two players to season-ending injured reserve
"New Orleans Saints running back Ty Chandler and tight end Moliki Matavao are going on injured reserve with season-ending knee injuries.
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