Saints announce another 2026 draft pick is going to injured reserve
New Orleans Saints rookie Lorenzo Styles Jr. is going onto injured reserve. The sixth-round draft pick from Ohio State may return after four games.
The New Orleans Saints have announced that another draft pick, safety Lorenzo Styles Jr., will be placed on injured reserve at the start of the 2026 season. The team selected Styles in the sixth round out of Ohio State. Styles is known for his exceptional skills on special teams, excelling at quickly covering punts and kickoffs.
However, Styles recently sustained a calf injury that will sideline him for some time. According to the team, he is expected to return after Week 4. Styles made the initial 53-man roster, so the Saints will need to find a replacement for this vacancy. This is not the first time a Saints rookie has been placed on injured reserve; first-round pick Jordyn Tyson is also dealing with hamstring issues that are expected to keep him out for up to two months.
While it is disappointing to see young talent delayed, the article emphasizes that as long as these players recover and contribute to the team's success, the delay will soon be forgotten.
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