Saints adjust offensive line as Cesar Ruiz switches to center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The New Orleans Saints announced that Cesar Ruiz will move from right guard to center as Erik McCoy is sidelined due to a biceps injury. Ruiz, who played center in college at Michigan, has stepped into this role previously in the NFL. The move allows the Saints to evaluate rookie Jeremiah Wright at guard more closely. Ruiz's return to center is expected to provide stability during McCoy's absence.
- •Cesar Ruiz returns to center position after Erik McCoy's injury.
- •Ruiz previously played center in college and filled in during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
- •William Sherman played center after McCoy exited a recent game against the Browns.
- •Saints hope to accelerate Jeremiah Wright's development at right guard with Ruiz's move.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Saints' Cesar Ruiz returns to college position after Erik McCoy injury
"Erik McCoy is going to miss some time with a biceps injury, so the Saints are pivoting to Cesar Ruiz at center in a return to his college position.
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