Saints rule out Kaden Elliss ahead of Falcons matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The New Orleans Saints announced that linebacker Kaden Elliss has been ruled out for their upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, October 5th. Along with Elliss, defensive ends Carl Granderson and Anfernee Jennings are also out for the game. Linebacker Pete Werner and tight end Noah Fant are listed as questionable following the final practice leading into Week 4. The Saints will look to finalize their roster ahead of the primetime game at Caesars Superdome.
- •Kaden Elliss is out for Monday's game against the Falcons
- •Carl Granderson and Anfernee Jennings also ruled out
- •Pete Werner and Noah Fant listed as questionable
- •Saints complete final practice before Week 4 matchup
- •Game takes place at Caesars Superdome
- 8:15 PMESPN NFL — Saints down pair of defensive starters against Falcons
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Saints rule out Kaden Elliss, Carl Granderson for Monday night's game
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Saturday’s Final Saints vs. Falcons Injury Report: LB Kaden Elliss has been ruled out
"Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf) and edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) have been ruled out against the Falcons on "Monday Night Football."
"Linebacker Kaden Elliss moved from the Falcons to the Saints as a free agent this offseason, but he won't be playing against his former team on Monday night.
"The Saints have ruled out 3 players for Monday night's matchup
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLOct 3, 2026, 8:15 PMSaints down pair of defensive starters against Falcons
Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf) and edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) have been ruled out against the Falcons on "Monday Night Football."
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:42 PMSaints rule out Kaden Elliss, Carl Granderson for Monday night's game
Linebacker Kaden Elliss moved from the Falcons to the Saints as a free agent this offseason, but he won't be playing against his former team on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:15 PMSaturday’s Final Saints vs. Falcons Injury Report: LB Kaden Elliss has been ruled out
The Saints have ruled out 3 players for Monday night's matchup
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