Saints make roster changes ahead of Monday Night Football against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The New Orleans Saints announced several roster moves leading up to their Monday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in the loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. To fill the roster gap, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. from the practice squad, and added running back Ulysses Bentley IV and edge rusher David Ojabo to the practice squad. Both teams enter the game with a 1-2 record, looking to improve their standings in the NFC South.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. is out for at least four games due to injury.
- •Saints signed Kevin Austin Jr. to the active roster.
- •Ulysses Bentley IV and David Ojabo join the practice squad.
- •Both teams are currently 1-2 in the standings.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Saints announce multiple roster moves ahead of their MNF matchup against the Falcons
"As one player goes to IR, the Saints sign 3 more ahead of their first NFC South matchup on MNF
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