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Young experienced some soreness in his calf during the week and left Thursday’s practice early. His departure was considered precautionary, though the team ultimately listed him as questionable for Week 2 on Friday. Having Young available is a good start for a Saints defense trying to slow down Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

Young experienced “some soreness in his calf” during practice on Thursday, resulting in a limited session. New Orleans Football’s Mike Triplett notes that Young was practicing during the portion of practice available to the media on Friday, and he was told Young’s early exit on Thursday was “more precautionary” than a significant concern. A calf injury kept Young sidelined for multiple games last year. It sounds like he has a chance to play this week, but it’s possible the team could limit his snaps.

As it was with Chris Olave, media reporters for the Saints witnessed Young practicing early, so this likely came on afterwards. A midweek downgrade is never a great sign, and Young struggled through a calf injury early last season that sidelined him for some time. Still, it’s not completely implausible he’ll suit up in Week 2. New Orleans Football’s Nick Underhill later added that Young experienced “some soreness in his calf,” but “initial opinions are optimistic.”

The Saints are working to become cap-compliant entering next week. Johnson earned 100 targets last year, hitting triple digits for the first time in his career. Young led the team with 49 quarterback pressures and ranked second in sacks with 10.0. Reid totaled 53 solo tackles.

He finally got in a full practice on Friday and will make his debut against the Patriots in Week 6 after suffering a calf injury ahead of Week 1. Young should bolster the New Orleans pass rush, but his return isn’t impactful enough to shake Drake Maye from the QB1 ranks.

We’re 0-for-5 on Young playing this season despite him being fully active. As we wrote earlier, hard to believe this team is 0-4. It’ll remain the Carl Granderson show for the Saints’ defense in Week 5.

Rather than place Young on injured reserve, the Saints have decided to carry him on the active roster for the first four weeks and have had him at practice one time in that span — a limited on the Wednesday of Week 1. It’s a free country. The Saints also ruled out Dillon Radunz (toe) and will have Trevor Penning (toe) active.

The Saints’ right tackle is now firmly on track to suit up in Week 4 against the Bills. Fuaga entered Week 2 with a knee injury and exited Week 2 with a back injury as well. The 23-year-old was unable to play in Week 3 against the Seahawks. Saints EDGE Chase Young (calf) and OG Dillon Radunz (toe) remain sidelined.

Fuaga played through his knee injury last week but he picked up a back injury in-game and was unable to practice at all this week. Young (calf) has yet to suit up in 2025. Saints LG Trevor Penning (toe) was limited all week, but New Orleans Football’s Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett both expressed skepticism as to whether he was healthy enough to start against the Seahawks today. The offensive line will remain worryingly short-staffed.

Friday’s injury report has not yet been released but as of Thursday, Young remains a non-participant. The Saints will also be without OG Dillon Radunz (toe), who started in Week 2 against the 49ers. Saints LG Trevor Penning (toe) and RT Taliese Fuaga (knee/back) are both questionable for Week 3 against the Seahawks.