Saints running back Ty Chandler is done for the year, folks. Coach Kellen Moore confirmed Tuesday that Chandler will miss the entire season with a knee injury he picked up during that preseason game against the Rams. This is a brutal blow, making an already tricky running back situation for New Orleans a full-blown emergency.
The Saints’ Backfield Is a MASH Unit Already
It’s barely August, and the Saints’ running back depth is already looking incredibly thin. We’re talking season-ending for Chandler, who just landed on injured reserve alongside tight end Moliki Matavao. But Chandler isn’t the only one hurting; Alvin Kamara is sidelined with an MCL sprain, and Devin Neal is dealing with a hamstring injury. What a mess, right? It’s no wonder the Saints were forced to make a move this week, trading for running back Zamir White just to patch things up. Chandler, by the way, spent the past four seasons with the Vikings, though he only played three games last season. His loss leaves a serious void at a position where they simply can’t afford any more hits.
Some Good News on Olave, But the RB Question Lingers
On a slightly brighter note, Coach Moore did offer some better news regarding wide receiver Chris Olave. Olave apparently had a hard landing on a deep pass in practice but Moore said he’s “all good.” Thank goodness for small victories, because the focus for New Orleans is absolutely going to be on that running back room. With Kamara and Neal already out, losing Chandler for the entire year puts immense pressure on White and whoever else they can scrounge up. What a way to kick off the preseason, right? This team has got to figure out their backfield situation fast if they want any shot at building momentum.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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