Cesar Ruiz - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Saints enter a pivotal 'self-scout' week as they try to avoid a 6th straight non-playoff season

The New Orleans Saints had the look of a team that could use a break even before their long flight back from France

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Rodgers throws TD pass in Paris as Steelers beat Saints 16-10 in NFL's regular-season France debut

Aaron Rodgers threw one touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked three field goals in Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Fr...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Saints G Cesar Ruiz inactive for Paris game against Steelers because of knee injury

Saints starting right guard Cesar Ruiz won’t play against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Not playing in Paris Ruiz (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Ruiz will be forced to miss his first game of the season while he gets more time to recover from the knee injury that kept him out for the entire second half of the Saints' Week 6 win over the Giants. After opening the week as a non-participant in the Saints' first two practices, Ruiz practiced in a limited fashion Friday before taking a questionable tag into Sunday. With a bye on tap Week 8, Ruiz stands a good chance at returning to the lineup for the Saints' Week 9 matchup with the Browns on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with knee injury Ruiz (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Ruiz upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after logging consecutive DNPs to start Week 7 prep. If the right guard cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Jeremiah Wright will likely start in his place.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Saints kicker Carlson hopes to be back in time for birth of his fourth child after NFL game in Paris

New Orleans Saints kicker Daniel Carlson touched down in Paris shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Travels with team to Paris Ruiz (knee) made the trip to Paris ahead of the Saints' game against the Eagles in Week 7, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Ruiz was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Giants early after suffering a knee injury, but it looks like there's still a chance he could be available in Week 7. His activity at practice will be worth keeping an eye on when New Orleans begins preparing for the matchup later in the week.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Saints look to take skid-ending effort at Giants overseas

The New Orleans Saints have arrived in Paris with a more positive outlook

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Tyler Shough and Saints score 34 consecutive points, hold on to beat Giants 34-27 and end skid

Tyler Shough threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and the New Orleans Saints scored 34 consecutive points, holding on to defeat the New York Giants 34-27 and end their...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Ruled out for rest of Week 6 Ruiz (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After suffering a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's meeting with New York, Ruiz was listed as questionable to return. However, Ruiz has since been ruled out, meaning Jeremiah Wright will continue to see more snaps the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Ruiz (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.

Impact Ruiz suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday's meeting with New York. As a result, Jeremiah Wright entered the contest and may be needed to fill the void the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Ruiz on Vikings blitzes, Saints rushing game | Saints vs. Vikings 2026 NFL Week 5

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Cesar Ruiz on Vikings blitzes, Saints rushing game | Saints vs. Vikings 2026 NFL Week 5 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 ahead of...

OCTOBER 7 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz on home opener | Saints vs. Raiders 2026 NFL Week 3

SEPTEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Cesar Ruiz on home opener | Saints vs. Raiders 2026 NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ahead...

SEPTEMBER 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints have fight-free joint practice with Rams 2 days after brawl-filled workout with Cowboys

The New Orleans Saints once again proved they know how to behave in any joint practice that isn’t with the Dallas Cowboys

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Saints may have just answered a question fans have asked all offseason New Orleans Saints fans have wondered what's the plan if Erik McCoy gets injured again. A recent update suggests Cesar Ruiz, and it may be t...

AUGUST 9 • WHODATDISH.COM

Cesar Ruiz talks run game, first born | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz's post-practice interview on August 5, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rouses Markets.

AUGUST 5 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cesar Ruiz on offensive line, Tyler Shough's leadership | Saints Minicamp 2026 New Orleans Saints guard Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media after Saints Minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesd...

JUNE 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints just threw cold water over fans' dream scenario Many Saints fans were looking for Jeremiah Wright to push Cesar Ruiz, but recent OTA observations suggests Wright is far from that

JUNE 14 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints send unmistakable message to these 3 players with NFL Draft choices The Saints sent clear messages to Alvin Kamara, Cesar Ruiz and Cam Jordan with their approach to the NFL Draft

APRIL 26 • WHODATDISH.COM

Jeremiah Wright might be the answer Saints didn't realize they needed The New Orleans Saints drafted right guard Jeremiah Wright in round four of the 2026 NFL Draft. He will compete with Cesar Ruiz to be the we...

APRIL 25 • WHODATDISH.COM

Running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards are joining the Saints, AP sources say

Running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards have agreed to contracts with the New Orleans Saints

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Frustrating Saints draft pick could be counting down his final days in New Orleans The New Orleans Saints once spent a first-round pick on Cesar Ruiz in the 2020 NFL Draft. It was a move that, at the time, made sense.

FEBRUARY 14 • WHODATDISH.COM

Photos: Cesar Ruiz and Dillon Radunz | 2025 Saints Season Recap Check out photos of New Orleans Saints center/guard Cesar Ruiz and offensive lineman Dillon Radunz in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.

JANUARY 19 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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