New Orleans Saints

CJ Donaldson

RB

Donaldson signed with the Saints' practice squad Sept. 2 after being a casualty of the team's Aug. 30 cuts. The running back will fill in for Audric Estime (thigh) as a reserve option behind Travis Etienne, Alvin Kamara (knee), and Kendre Miller while Estime recovers from his thigh issue on IR.

Kevin Austin Jr.

WR

Austin signed with the Saints' practice squad Sept. 2 after being waived by the team on cutdown day. The wide receiver will likely see minimal targets, as he is set to be the fifth option. If Austin does see the field, the majority of his snaps will likely occur on special teams.

Treyton Welch

TE

With Audric Estime (thigh) moved to IR in a surprise move, the Saints gained an open spot on the 53-man roster. Welch will be the No. 3 tight end due to Oscar Delp (hamstring) being ruled out and will likely participate almost exclusively on special teams and in 13-personnel sets, if he plays at all in the team's Week 1 matchup with the Lions.

Audric Estime

RB

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.

Alvin Kamara

RB

Kamara departed a joint practice with the Cowboys on Aug. 18 early and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain that was expected to sideline him for one month. While he followed up back-to-back limited sessions to begin Week 1 prep with a full practice Friday, the Saints will exercise caution with the 10th-year pro and allow him another week to get healthier. In Kamara's anticipated absence Sunday, New Orleans will roll with Travis Etienne as its lead runner, with Kendre Miller and practice-squad call-up CJ Donaldson the other candidates for backfield reps.