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Saints G Cesar Ruiz inactive against Steelers due to knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:27 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Saints G Cesar Ruiz inactive against Steelers due to knee injury

Summary

Cesar Ruiz, starting right guard for the New Orleans Saints, will not participate in today's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris due to a knee injury. Ruiz sustained the injury during last week's matchup against the New York Giants, prompting the Saints to start rookie Jeremiah Wright in his place. In addition to Ruiz, the Saints declared several players inactive, including quarterback Zach Wilson and safety Mike Reid. For the Steelers, safety DeShon Elliott is making his season debut after recovering from a long-term knee injury, while defensive back Brandin Echols and receiver Ben Skowronek are out.

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Status Watch

•Cesar Ruiz injured his knee against the Giants last week.
•Jeremiah Wright replaces Ruiz in the starting lineup.
•Saints declared QB Zach Wilson and other players inactive.
•DeShon Elliott returns for Steelers after a significant injury.
•Steelers ruled out DB Brandin Echols and WR Ben Skowronek.

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12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Saints G Cesar Ruiz inactive for Paris game against Steelers because of knee injury

What they're saying

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SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Saints starting right guard Cesar Ruiz won't play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a knee injury.Ruiz was injured last week against the New York Giants and was replaced by rookie Jeremiah Wright.
— Yahoo Sports

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