The Saints picked up Zamir White Monday, and man, it’s clear why they made that move. Ty Chandler went down hard Saturday in that loss to the Rams, and now the word is out: this is bad. Head coach Kellen Moore said Chandler was looking at possibly missing time, but Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football dropped the real bomb, reporting that the team fears it’s a serious injury.
Another Runner Down and Out
Yeah, “serious.” That’s the kind of word that makes your stomach drop, especially with how early we are in the season. Chandler’s knee injury in that Rams game is exactly why they were scrambling to make a trade for White. You don’t make a move like that for a backup unless things are looking dicey, and boy, are they looking dicey for the Saints.
A Revolving Door of Pain
This isn’t just about Chandler, either. The Saints’ backfield has become an injury ward. Alvin Kamara is already sidelined with a sprained MCL. Devin Neal’s battling a hamstring issue. Kendre Miller, who recently returned after missing extended time with a back injury, is suddenly looking like a veteran presence. Right now, behind Travis Etienne, your healthy options are Miller, Zamir White, and Audric Estime. That’s a lot of pressure on those guys. The season has only begun, and the Saints’ offense is going to need them to step up big time if they want to navigate this early stretch of the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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