Saints long snapper Zach Wood to miss significant time with calf injury

New Orleans Saints long snapper Zach Wood has sustained a Grade 2 calf strain that is expected to keep him sidelined for four to six weeks. The injury occurred during practice, leading to an evaluation post-session. Wood, a ten-year veteran with a streak of 150 consecutive regular-season games, will not travel with the team for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Saints lack an official long snapper on their practice squad, which leaves them with a decision to make regarding filling Wood's role. Defensive tackle John Ridgeway III previously acted as a long snapper during Wood’s absence in training camp.

• 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Saints snapper Zach Wood to miss ‘significant’ time with injury