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CESAR RUIZ
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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
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NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Logs full practice Thursday
Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact
Ruiz is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. He should reclaim his starting job at right guard from William Sherman for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons.
JANUARY 2
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ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday
Ruiz (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact
The Michigan product has missed the Saints' last two games due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Ruiz likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation in the Week 18 matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.
JANUARY 1
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Saints' Moore and Shough exhibiting coach-QB synergy during New Orleans' winning streak
First-year head coach Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough have the New Orleans Saints on their longest winning streak since Drew Brees was still playing under Sean Pay...
DECEMBER 29, 2025
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Associated Press
Won't play vs. Tennessee
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact
Ruiz will end up missing a second straight game due to an ankle injury, so William Sherman will likely start at right guard against Tennessee. With the Saints eliminated from playoff contention, Ruiz's last opportunity to suit up this season is Week 18 against the Falcons.
DECEMBER 27, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Considered unavailable Thursday
Ruiz (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
Impact
Ruiz was once again considered unavailable as the Saints did not practice for the second straight day. The offensive lineman appears to be trending towards missing a second straight game, and if that's the case, William Sherman will likely draw another start at right guard versus Tennessee on Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Logs DNP on Wednesday
Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact
Ruiz was unable to play against the Jets in Week 16 due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and give himself an opportunity to play against the Titans on Sunday. William Sherman started at right guard in Week 16 and would likely reprise that role if Ruiz is not cleared to play Week 17.
DECEMBER 25, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. NYJ
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Impact
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury during the Saints' win over the Panthers in Week 15, which prevented him from practicing all week. Dillon Radunz will likely start at right guard Sunday in Ruiz's stead.
DECEMBER 20, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday
Ruiz (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Impact
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Panthers and the issue is continuing to plague him. His status for a Week 16 matchup against the Jets looks to be in doubt, though he'll still have two days to increase his practice reps.
DECEMBER 18, 2025
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Photos: Cesar Ruiz hosts holiday toy giveaway with Saints teammates at New Orleans Women and Children's Center
New Orleans Saints center/guard Cesar Ruiz hosted a holiday toy giveaway at the New Orleans Women and Children's Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16,...
DECEMBER 17, 2025
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NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Clutch play becoming a trend for Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough and his resurgent team
The previously hapless Saints have won consecutive games for the first time all season and their rookie quarterback is a big reason why
DECEMBER 16, 2025
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Associated Press
Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers, 20-17
Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff-hopeful Carolina Panthers
DECEMBER 15, 2025
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Associated Press
Suffers ankle injury
Ruiz (ankle) is questionable to return to New Orleans' matchup versus the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact
Ruiz sustained the injury in the second half, making his status for the remainder of the game uncertain. Dillon Radunz should fill in at right guard if Ruiz ends up being unable to return to Sunday's matchup.
DECEMBER 14, 2025
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Injuries to Kendre Miller and Erik McCoy add to Saints' misery after 6th loss in 7 games
A day after losing for the sixth time in seven games, the New Orleans Saints learned they will play the rest of the season without veteran center Erik McCoy or emergent running bac...
OCTOBER 20, 2025
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Associated Press
Bears' Allen insists first matchup with Saints since firing is just 'another game'
Chicago defensive coordinator Dennis Allen faces his former team for the first time since he was fired as head coach last season when the Bears host the New Orleans Saints
OCTOBER 16, 2025
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Associated Press
Cesar Ruiz on red zone offense, return from injury 10/13/2025
New Orleans Saints guard/center Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, October 13, 2025 the...
OCTOBER 13, 2025
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NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Cesar Ruiz on recovery from injury, explosive plays | Patriots vs. Saints NFL Week 6
New Orleans Saints guard/center Cesar Ruiz speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, October 10, 2025 ahea...
OCTOBER 10, 2025
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NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Upgrades to full practice
Ruiz (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact
Ruiz is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain but appears to be on track to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the Week 5 win over the Giants.
OCTOBER 10, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Still nursing ankle injury
Ruiz (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact
Ruiz was sidelined in Week 5 versus the Giants due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 at Buffalo, and now it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go for Week 6. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
OCTOBER 9, 2025
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Saints' Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau in uniform against the New York Giants
The New Orleans Saints have activated versatile quarterback Taysom Hill and tight end Foster Moreau for Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants
OCTOBER 5, 2025
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Associated Press
Unavailable for Week 5
Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact
Ruiz suffered an ankle injury in the team's 31-19 loss to the Bills in Week 4, and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his place, Dillon Radunz (toe) and Torricelli Simpkins are the top candidates to draw the start at right guard versus New York.
OCTOBER 2, 2025
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Saints' Young and Ruiz out against Giants. Hill and Moreau back at practice
Saints coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Chase Young will miss his fifth straight game and starting right guard Cesar Ruiz also will be unable to play against the New York Gian...
OCTOBER 1, 2025
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Associated Press
Saints hoping their more competitive showing at Buffalo has them poised to finally win a game
The New Orleans Saints are showing signs of being more competitive, even as their record continues to get worse
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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Associated Press
Won't play Week 5, IR candidate
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Ruiz is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury and will not play in the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday, Mike Tri...
Impact
Ruiz sustained the injury when he got rolled up during the Saints' 31-19 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He's already been ruled out for Week 5, and the severity of his injury makes him a candidate for injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins took over at right guard following Ruiz's injury Sunday, and the former joins Dillon Radunz (toe) as the top candidates to take over as the Saints' starting right guard for as long as Ruiz is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
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ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 5, IR candidate
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Ruiz is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury and will not play in the Saints' Week 5 clash against the Giants on Sunday, Mike Tri...
Impact
Ruiz sustained the injury when he got rolled up during the Saints' 31-19 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He's already been ruled out for Week 5, and the severity of his injury makes him a candidate for injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Undrafted rookie Torricelli Simpkins took over at right guard following Ruiz's injury Sunday, and the former joins Dillon Radunz (toe) as the top candidates to take over as the Saints' starting right guard for as long as Ruiz is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
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