Saints consider personnel moves during Week 8 bye after slow start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The New Orleans Saints enter their Week 8 bye with a 2-5 record, struggling on both offense and defense. Following a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team is not making any coaching changes but is contemplating player adjustments. Suggested moves include trading or cutting linebacker Pete Werner, starting Jeremiah Wright over Cesar Ruiz at right guard, and shopping safety Justin Reid for a trade. These changes aim to address the team's underperformance and evaluate younger talent for the future.
- •Saints are 2-5 entering the bye week.
- •Coaching staff remains unchanged after recent loss.
- •Pete Werner's trade or release is suggested due to poor performance.
- •Jeremiah Wright could replace injured Cesar Ruiz at right guard.
- •Justin Reid may be available for trade to contenders.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — 3 personnel moves the Saints should make during their bye week
"The New Orleans Saints are not making a coaching move during their bye week, but here are some player moves that they should pull the trigger on.
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