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Travis Etienne struggles in first two games with New Orleans Saints

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Travis Etienne struggles in first two games with New Orleans Saints

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Travis Etienne Jr., the New Orleans Saints' notable offseason addition, has managed only 71 total yards through the first two games of the season. Despite a strong performance in the season opener, where he caught seven passes for 32 yards, his contribution decreased significantly in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, finishing with just 31 yards. His limited impact coincides with the return of Alvin Kamara, who diminished Etienne's role. Compounding his challenges, Etienne appears on the injury report due to a hamstring issue ahead of the Saints' Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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•Etienne totaled 71 yards with no touchdowns in two games.
•He had a strong opener but struggled against the Ravens.
•Alvin Kamara's return has affected Etienne's workload.
•Etienne is listed as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury.
•Saints face the Las Vegas Raiders next in Week 3.

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There was a lot of excitement around the New Orleans Saints addition of running back Travis Etienne Jr. over the offseason. However, the early results have been underwhelming.Over the first two games of the season, Etienne tallied just 71 total yards, and he’s yet to get into the End Zone in a Saints uniform.Contract for […] The post Free Agent Addition Named Contract New Orleans Saints Already Regret appeared first on HEAVY.
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