Audric Estime - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Scooped up by Saints The Saints claimed Estime off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday.

Impact New Orleans released kicker Daniel Carlson to clear room on the 53-man roster for Estime, who began the season with the Saints before being cut on an injury settlement Sept. 22. After moving past a thigh injury, Estime caught on with the Browns and made his lone appearance for the team back in Week 6, when he carried nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Ravens. Upon rejoining the Saints, Estime will provide depth to a backfield that also includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre MIller and CJ Donaldson (shoulder).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cleveland The Browns waived Estime from the active roster Monday.

Impact Estime was a healthy scratch in consecutive weeks leading up to Monday's cut. The running back played just one game with the Browns, logging nine carries for 19 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 6 win over the Ravens. Estime will now be placed on waivers, returning to free agency if he clears them.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to inactive list for Week 7 Estime (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Estime carried nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown in his 2026 debut during last week's win over the Ravens, but he'll be in street clothes Sunday while the Browns welcome Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and Dylan Sampson (knee) back from injuries. So long as Judkins, Sampson and Jaleel McLaughlin are all available for Cleveland, Estime could remain a fixture on the inactive list in the weeks to come.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in Browns debut Estime turned nine carries into 19 yards and a touchdown during the Browns' 13-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact The Browns were without Quinshon Judkins (foot), Raheim Sanders (hip, IR) and Dylan Sampson (knee, IR) on Sunday, so Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin were the leaders of Cleveland's backfield. Estime and McLaughlin each had nine carries, but it was the former that logged a two-yard rushing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to tie the game up at 10-10. Estime's 19 offensive snaps were nearly half of McLaughlin (39), but both of their roles would shrink significantly if Judkins is cleared to return for Week 7 against the Titans on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Henry: 'Put this one on me' after a late fumble in Ravens' loss to Browns

Derrick Henry's fumble cost the Baltimore Ravens dearly in a 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Deshaun Watson leads drive for winning field goal and Browns rally for 13-10 victory over Ravens

Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal on the final snap, and the Cleveland Browns rallied past the Baltimore Ravens 13-1...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins inactive for matchup against Baltimore

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson are both inactive for Sunday’s AFC North matchup between Baltimore and Cleveland

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Added to 53-man roster The Browns signed Estime to the 53-man roster Tuesday.

Impact Estime signed to the Vikings practice squad in late September before signing with Cleveland. The 23-year-old will act as Jaleel McLaughlin is the only other healthy running back on the Browns' roster. Dylan Sampson (knee) remains on injured reserve, and Quinshon Judkins (foot) and Raheim Sanders (hip) are both dealing with injuries after Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be poached by Cleveland The Browns are expected to sign Estime off the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Monday.

Impact The Browns are in need of backfield depth, given that Dylan Sampson (knee) is on injured reserve and that both Quinshon Judkins (foot) and Raheim Sanders (hip) sustained their respective injuries during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets. Jaleel McLaughlin is currently the only healthy running back on the Browns' roster, so Estime could have a sizable role in Week 6 against the Ravens on Oct. 18 depending on the practice participation of Judkins, Sanders and Sampson over the coming days.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to Minnesota practice squad The Vikings signed Estime to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Estime worked out for the team Tuesday and will provide backfield depth behind Aaron Jones, Demond Claiborne and special-teamer DeeJay Dallas while Jordan Mason (thumb) remains on injured reserve for at least the next two games. Estime has handled 122 career regular-season carries for 508 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Minnesota The Vikings hosted Estime for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The Saints waived Estime from injured reserve with an injury settlement last Tuesday. The running back suffered a thigh injury in early Sept. and was quickly placed on IR, only to be waived shortly after. Estime played in seven games for the Vikings during the 2025 regular season, rushing 46 times for 198 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Saints place Banks on IR, reach injury settlement with Estime and sign long snapper Adomitis

New Orleans Saints starting left tackle and the team's top draft choice in 2025 Kelvin Banks Jr. has been placed on injured reserve following a procedure to repair a high ankle spr...

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Let go with injury settlement The Saints waived Estime (thigh) from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Estime was placed on injured reserve Sept. 12 due to a sudden thigh injury. The running back was set to return to the team as a depth option after a short stint on IR. It appears Estime is no longer necessary, meaning the Saints are likely more comfortable with Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson backing up Travis Etienne. Estime is now a free agent and can sign with any team as soon as he recovers from his thigh injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Saints place Audric Estimé on injured reserve ahead of Week 1 vs Detroit Lions A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Sunday, September 13

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Placed on IR The Saints placed Estime (thigh) on injured reserve Saturday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Estime was ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit with a thigh injury. The running back's injury came out of nowhere but movement to IR likely means it is a significant issue. Estime will need to miss the first four games of the regular season before he is eligible to return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Saints rookie RB CJ Donaldson gets first NFL call-up In the wake of Audric Estime's injury, the New Orleans Saints would elevate UDFA CJ Donaldson from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 12 • WHODATDISH.COM

Ruled out versus Detroit Estime (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact It's unclear when Estime suffered the thigh injury, but he didn't practice at all this week after leading the Saints in rushing in the preseason finale two weeks ago. If Alvin Kamara (knee) is unable to go against Detroit, Kendre Miller would serve as the RB2 behind Travis Etienne.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined at practice Thursday Estime (thigh) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact The thigh injury that landed Estime on the Saints' official injury report Wednesday is still keeping Estime out of practice for now. He'll probably need to practice in some form Friday to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday at Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Kamara returns to practice while Jordan is ruled out for Sunday's opener at Detroit

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has returned to practice for the first time since injuring his knee on Aug. 18

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

DNP on Wednesday Estime (thigh) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Estime is dealing with a thigh issue that kept him out of the first official practice of Week 1. The running back will need to upgrade his participation to at least limited by Friday's session to have a shot at playing in Sunday's contest against the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chance for expanded role Week 1 Estime is listed as the fourth running back on the Saints' 53-man roster, Grant Chachere of SI.com reports.

Impact Estime was able to beat out Zamir White and Devin Neal (hamstring) for that final backfield depth spot on the active roster for the regular season. Estime has worked in a rotational role in his first two years in the NFL, but the 2024 fifth-rounder would operate in a larger role behind Travis Etienne in Week 1 against the Lions if one or both of Alvin Kamara (knee) and Kendre Miller (undisclosed) were to be limited or ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Break: Saints continue shaping roster, Audric Estime reflects on earning his spot A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, September 2

SEPTEMBER 2 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kendre Miller ended Saints training camp debate in preseason finale There is no more debate. Kendre Miller is the New Orleans Saints RB3. Even with Audric Estime's strong performance, that is clear.

AUGUST 29 • WHODATDISH.COM

Leading rusher in preseason finale Estime rushed four times for 46 yards and caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Impact Estime led the Saints in rushing Friday, finishing with four more yards than Kendre Miller thanks to a 33-yard run. Injuries to Alvin Kamara (knee) and Devin Neal (hamstring) could open the door for Estime to make the 53-man roster, though Kendre Miller and recent trade acquisition Zamir White are also competing for spots in New Orleans' backfield behind Travis Etienne.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson leads winning drive for Saints, who are unsettled at backup QB along with Cowboys

Zach Wilson led a drive to Daniel Carlson’s 53-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in a preseason finale

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

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Derrick Henry: 'Put this one on me' after a late fumble in Ravens' loss to Browns

Deshaun Watson leads drive for winning field goal and Browns rally for 13-10 victory over Ravens

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins inactive for matchup against Baltimore

Saints place Banks on IR, reach injury settlement with Estime and sign long snapper Adomitis

Saints' Kamara returns to practice while Jordan is ruled out for Sunday's opener at Detroit

Zach Wilson leads winning drive for Saints, who are unsettled at backup QB along with Cowboys