Saints place running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve list
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve, which will keep him sidelined for at least four games due to a hamstring injury. Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced the update ahead of the team's upcoming game against the Falcons. This move comes as Etienne leads the team with 30 carries and 128 rushing yards this season. The Saints have added wide receiver Kevin Austin to their roster to fill his spot, after he made a brief appearance earlier this season.
- •Travis Etienne is out for at least four games due to a hamstring injury.
- •He leads the Saints in rushing yards and carries this season.
- •Kevin Austin has been signed to the 53-man roster to replace him.
- •The Saints face the Falcons in their next game.
- 9:55 PMESPN — Saints putting RB Etienne on IR, sidelining RB for at least 4 games
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Saints put Travis Etienne on injured reserve
"Saints head coach Kellen Moore said earlier this week that running back Travis Etienne would miss time with a hamstring injury and Moore revealed just how much time on Thursday.
"The Saints are placing running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve, which will sideline him for at least the next four games.
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External links- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 9:55 PMSaints putting RB Etienne on IR, sidelining RB for at least 4 games
The Saints are placing running back Travis Etienne on injured reserve, which will sideline him for at least the next four games.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 8:41 PMSaints put Travis Etienne on injured reserve
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said earlier this week that running back Travis Etienne would miss time with a hamstring injury and Moore revealed just how much time on Thursday.
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