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Saints Captain Justin Reid Sidelined With Knee Injury as Team Awaits Timeline

His absence forces a rotation at safety, straining a leadership group already thinned by other captain losses.

Overview

  • Reid exited on the first defensive series against the Dolphins and was ruled out after a brief attempt to return in the 21-17 loss.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore said the knee issue has potential to cost Reid time and that the team will monitor his progress.
  • Reporting indicates further evaluation, likely an MRI, is pending to determine severity and a return timetable.
  • With Reid out, Jordan Howden logged about 40 snaps, Terrell Burgess about 42, and rookie Jonas Sanker played roughly 77% of defensive snaps.
  • Reid has been a near full-time starter this season and a key locker-room voice, and his potential absence would make him the fourth Saints captain sidelined or let go after Erik McCoy (IR), Brandin Cooks and Blake Grupe (waived).