NFL Roster Moves: Saints lose another running back to injured reserve
The New Orleans Saints lost another RB to injured reserve and elevated multiple practice squad players for Week 1's game with the Detroit Lions.
The New Orleans Saints made several roster moves on Saturday, including designating running back Audric Estime to injured reserve and promoting several players from the practice squad. Estime's injury is a setback for the team, as he had been performing well in preseason games. It remains to be seen how the depth of the running back position will shake out with new starter Alvin Kamara and emerging player CJ Donaldson set to make their NFL debuts.
Tight end Treyton Welch was also promoted to the 53-man roster, likely due to a potential extended absence for Oscar Delp, who missed time with a hamstring injury. The Saints will need to fill the void left by Delp, with veteran Noah Fant joining the mix. Wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. was elevated for the season opener against the Lions, joining Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown.
Austin, who has shown improvement in the summer, will likely see more playing time as a blocker than a receiver.
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