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Saints' bye week brings reflections upon expectations unmet and how to spark a turnaround

With a promising second-year quarterback in Tyler Shough running an offense designed and called by second-year coach Kellen Moore, the New Orleans Saints began this season hoping t...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

It only took a week for the Saints to feel the absence of Kelvin Banks Jr. We knew the loss of Kelvin Banks Jr. would loom large, and the New Orleans Saints saw exactly how impactful that loss was after just one gam...

SEPTEMBER 29 • WHODATDISH.COM

Undergoes ankle surgery Banks (ankle) underwent surgery this week, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While head coach Kellen Moore indicated that the procedure went well, Banks will remain on injured reserve for the foreseeable future. As a result, Mason Murphy should continue to be more involved.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders-Saints matchup features a new generation of NFL coaches in Kubiak and Moore

Klint Kubiak and Kellen Moore are the last two offensive coordinators to win Super Bowls

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Lands on IR The Saints placed Banks (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Banks' move to injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise, as it was previously announced he'd be forced to miss at least 10 weeks after undergoing surgery for a high-ankle sprain. In his absence, Mason Murphy will serve as the team's primary backup tackle.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Shough on Kirk Cousins, Kelvin Banks Jr. injury | Saints vs. Raiders 2026 NFL Week 3 New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wednesday, September 23, 202...

SEPTEMBER 23 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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

Saints' Kelvin Banks injury has Raiders' pass rush in line to dominate in Week 3 The Las Vegas Raiders' pass rush has been good so far this season, and that's in line to continue against the NO Saints in Week 3 with LT Ke...

SEPTEMBER 23 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Saints' Richards Steps Into Crucial Role After Kelvin Banks Jr. Injury Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter by clicking here. Asim Richards is about to become much more important to the New Orleans Saints' of...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Saints see their win at Baltimore as a key step for QB Tyler Shough and coach Kellen Moore

The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Tyler Shough earned what they consider a breakthrough victory against Baltimore

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Saints' best options after Kelvin Banks Jr.'s devastating injury The New Orleans Saints avoided the worst case scenario for Kelvin Banks Jr., but the reality isn't much better. These are the 2 best options...

SEPTEMBER 21 • WHODATDISH.COM

Out indefinitely with high-ankle sprain Banks is expected to undergo surgery for a high-ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Banks had to be carted off the field during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Ravens. Follow-up tests have confirmed a high-ankle sprain for the second-year pro, and while a recovery timeline has yet to be established, it looks like Banks will be sidelined for at least 10 weeks, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Asim Richards will be the next man up at left tackle in Banks' absence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Asim Richards on stepping in for Kelvin Banks Jr. in win vs. Ravens 9/21/2026 New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Asim Richards speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Sept. 21, 202...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Believed to have high-ankle sprain Banks is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Saints' starting left tackle will undergo further testing Monday to confirm the injury, but he's likely looking at a multi-week absence and potential trip to injured reserve after being carted off the field Sunday. Asim Richards is expected to fill in at left tackle for New Orleans while Banks is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Banks' injury dark cloud over Saints' massive victory The New Orleans Saints are riding high off an upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens; however, not everything is perfect, particularly with...

SEPTEMBER 21 • WHODATDISH.COM

Tyler Shough and the Saints produce two big drives at the end to topple the Ravens 24-17

Tyler Shough scored on a fourth-down sneak with 1:28 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Carted to locker room Banks (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Banks was carted back to the locker room with an ankle injury. The offensive lineman has started 19 games at left tackle for the Saints since being drafted to the team in 2025 as a first-rounder. Asim Richards is set to finish the game at left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Banks Jr.'s Journey from Texas to the Saints | Gold Sessions New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. joins Kalia Butler to discuss his journey from Texas to the NFL, how practicing against Chas...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kelvin Banks Jr. on performance vs. Lions, pass protection 9/14/2026 New Orleans Saints tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 the da...

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Recap: Kelvin Banks Jr., Little Caesars surprise St. Martin's Episcopal School football team with pizza New Orleans Saints tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. surprised the St. Martin's Episcopal School football team with pizza.

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kelvin Banks Jr. just added more fuel to the Tyler Shough fire A lot has been said about New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough this past offseason, but perhaps no one has had more exciting things to say tha...

AUGUST 22 • WHODATDISH.COM

Kelvin Banks Jr. on facing Rams defensive line, team chemistry | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.'s post-practice interview following joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on August 20, 2026 a...

AUGUST 20 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Morning Break: Saints starters gear up for Rams, Kelvin Banks takes the next step A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, August 20

AUGUST 20 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints' Kelvin Banks Jr. Reveals Key Focus After Impressive Rookie Season New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. is entering his second NFL season after an impressive rookie campaign. Drafted ninth overall...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Kelvin Banks Jr. on confidence, relationship with offensive line | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.'s post-practice interview on August 6, 2026 at Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rouses Mark...

AUGUST 6 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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Saints' bye week brings reflections upon expectations unmet and how to spark a turnaround

Raiders-Saints matchup features a new generation of NFL coaches in Kubiak and Moore

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

Saints see their win at Baltimore as a key step for QB Tyler Shough and coach Kellen Moore

Tyler Shough and the Saints produce two big drives at the end to topple the Ravens 24-17