TANOH KPASSAGNON NEWS

Won't return for Week 14 Kpassagnon (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Kpassagnon was a full participant in practice all week, but he is not quite ready to make his 2024 regular-season debut as he works his way back from a torn Achilles injury. Kpassagnon's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 15.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't be activated off IR Kpassagnon (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Kpassagnon was a full participant in practice all week, but he will not be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game. The 2017 second-round pick is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he sustained in the offseason, and his next opportunity to make his 2024 regular-season debut will be Week 13 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 8.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Morning Break: Tanoh Kpassagnon, Erik McCoy, and Jamaal Williams are questionable for Sunday's game A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, Nov. 30

NOVEMBER 30 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Tanoh Kpassagnon on return from Achilles injury | Rams vs. Saints NFL Week 13 New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon speaks with the media on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

NOVEMBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Practices fully Wednesday John Hendrix of SI.comKpassagnon (Achilles) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John reports.

Impact Kpassagnon remains on the reserve/PUP list, and this was his first practice since having his 21-day window opened by New Orleans. The veteran defensive lineman tore his Achilles' tendon over the offseason and is still waiting to make his 2024 debut.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return Kpassagnon (Achilles) was designated for return from the reserve/PUP list by New Orleans on Tuesday.

Impact Kpassagnon tore his Achilles' tendon during the offseason last spring, but his 21-day practice window is now open. The veteran lineman appeared in all 17 games last season, registering 19 tackles (12 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and two batted passes.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss start of 2024 Kpassagnon (Achilles) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Saints on Tuesday.

Impact Kpassagnon is still recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered in the offseason and he'll now be forced to miss the first four games of the 2024 season. The defensive lineman is eligible to return from the PUP list ahead of the Saints' matchup on the road with the Chiefs in Week 5 on Oct. 7.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to PUP list Kpassagnon (Achilles) was placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Saints on Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The defensive end tore his Achilles during the offseason. Kpassagnon played in all 17 games for the Saints last season, recording 19 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. The eighth-year pro should be in line for another depth role if he's able to return in 2024.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to miss at least first 4 regular-season games

The New Orleans Saints have placed right tackle Ryan Ramczyk on the reserve/physically unable to perform list that will cause him to miss at least the first four games of the regul...

JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) out indefinitely New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon is sidelined indefinitely with a torn Achilles tendon, coach Dennis Allen announced Tuesda...

MAY 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon sidelined by an Achilles tendon tear

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen says defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon tore his Achilles tendon and will miss at least the early part of the upcoming season

MAY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.T. Gray, Tanoh Kpassagnon join Community Coffee for Easter egg hunt at Keesler Air Force base New Orleans Saints special teams ace J.T. Gray and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon joined Community Coffee to sign autographs at an Easter eg...

APRIL 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Recap: Gayle Benson, Tanoh Kpassagnon visit Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon visited with students and staff at Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvell...

FEBRUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Middling production in 2023 Kpassagnon appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 19 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

Impact Kpassagnon played every regular-season game for the first time with the Saints, as he missed 11 games over the previous two campaigns. The 29-year-old still logged nine fewer tackles than the 2022 campaign when he tallied a career-high 28. Kpassagnon provided considerably more production than younger defensive ends Payton Turner and Isaiah Foskey, though these three will likely compete for a rotational role heading into the 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tanoh Kpassagnon on importance of divisional games | Saints vs Panthers NFL Week 2 New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon's interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, Sept. 14 after the...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Tanoh Kpassagnon talks defensive line room, dealing with heat | Saints Training Camp 2023 New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon s post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2023 at the Ochsner Sports Performance...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Reaches new deal with New Orleans The Saints signed Kpassagnon to a two-year extension Monday, NFL.com reports.

Impact Kpassagnon is now slated to remain with the Saints through the next couple of years following his 28-tackle, two-sack 2022 campaign. The 28-year-old will presumably continue operating as a rotational defensive end behind starters Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport this coming season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints agree to terms with defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon on two-year contract extension In two seasons with the Saints, Kpassagnon has played in 23 games with ten starts and has recorded 46 tackles (30 solo)

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Report: Saints Reach Contract Extension With Tanoh Kpassagnon New Orleans re-signs one of their key defensive players before he can hit the free agent market next month.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Saints 'closing in' on extension with DE Tanoh Kpassagnon Report: Saints ‘closing in’ on extension with defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon, one of several pending free agents:

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Saints Closing In on Contract Extension for Tanoh Kpassagnon A sign of things to come? The Saints are working on keeping one of their own, according to a Friday afternoon report.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Saints Closing In on Contract Extension for Tanoh Kpassagnon A sign of things to come? The Saints are working on keeping one of their own, according to a Friday afternoon report.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tanoh Kpassagnon | 2022 Saints Player Spotlight New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon talks with team reporter Erin Summers ahead of the Saints' game vs. the Atlanta Falcons in...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves, as Saints top Rams 27-20

Andy Dalton passed for three touchdowns, Mathew Stafford left to be evaluated for a concussion and the New Orleans Saints defeated the reeling Los Angeles Rams 27-20 on Sunday

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tanoh Kpassagnon Post-Practice Interview 9/23/2022 | Saints Panthers Week 3 New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon post-practice interview from Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 3 game again...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM