Saints hold tryouts for offensive linemen after Banks injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The New Orleans Saints conducted tryouts for free agent offensive linemen following an injury to Kelvin Banks Jr. and Asim Richards' underwhelming debut. The team hosted several candidates, including Cornelius Lucas and Cody Ford, both of whom have ties to Louisiana. The Saints seek to bolster their depth behind Richards, who is currently filling in for Banks. There is no confirmation yet on whether the Saints will sign any of the trial players.
- •Kelvin Banks Jr. suffered an injury prompting the tryouts
- •Cornelius Lucas and Cody Ford have local ties to Louisiana
- •Asim Richards is currently starting in place of Banks
- •Depth chart includes rookie Mason Murphy and practice squad players
- •No decisions on signings have been announced yet
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Saints try out free agent offensive linemen after Kelvin Banks injury
"The New Orleans Saints held offensive linemen tryouts after Kelvin Banks Jr.'s injury and Asim Richards' shaky debut. Several have local connections.
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