Big blow for the Saints heading into Monday night’s game: linebacker Kaden Elliss is officially ruled out. This is a tough pill to swallow for the team, especially with him set to face his former squad, the Falcons.
Elliss Sidelined, Depth Takes a Hit
Talk about a gut punch. Elliss, who just came over from the Falcons as a free agent this offseason, isn’t going to get his shot against his old team. The guy missed practice all week with a calf injury, and now he’s officially sidelined for the Monday night clash. He’s already stacked up 24 tackles this season, proving to be a key piece they brought in. Funny thing is, he actually started his career with the Saints before spending three seasons with Atlanta. Now, he’s watching from the sidelines as they face off.
A Linebacker Problem That’s Hard to Ignore
And it’s not just Elliss. The Saints are going to be down *two* starting linebackers with Carl Granderson also ruled out for Monday night. He’s battling an ankle issue and didn’t hit the practice field all week either. You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with their linebacker room right now. It gets worse: Pete Werner, another linebacker, is questionable with a shoulder injury and *he* also missed practice all week. Plus, reserve Anfernee Jennings is out with a knee, and even tight end Noah Fant is questionable with an abdomen injury. That’s a serious hit to their depth, especially on defense, right when they need it most.
So, the Saints are rolling into Monday night against the Falcons with some huge holes to fill, particularly in their linebacking corps. They’re going to need some guys to step up big time if they want to make a statement in this one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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